Nonprofit Mergers Workbook: The Leader's Guide to Considering Negotiating & Executing a Merger (Paperback)

by David LA Piana (Author), David Lapiana (Author), Vincent Hyman (Editor) "WHEREVER I have traveled, nonprofit leaders generally agree that the sector is witnessing a dramatic increase in the frequency with which mergers are being considered..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

Review
"An invaluable tool! It is clearly written, insightful, and provides a wealth of information to nonprofit decision makers." -- Judith O'Connor, President and CEO, National Center for Nonprofit Boards, Washington,DC

"Describes a clear, step-by-step process—and the worksheets actually outline the series of discussions the organizations' boards should be having." -- Karen Ray, President, Karen Ray & Associates, Minneapolis, MN

"Essential resource for nonprofit executives and board members examining issues of mission, strategy, and market in an increasingly competitive environment." -- Dennis A. Collins, President and CEO, The James Irvine Foundation, San Francisco

"Long overdue! It's terrific to finally have a practical tool to pass on to organizations considering merger." -- Liza Culick, Director, Management Assistance Project, Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County, Soquel, CA

"Simple, coherent, practical." -- Janice Williams, Coordinator, Strategic Alliances, Girl Scouts of the USA, New York

Product Description
Here's everything you've wanted (and should) know about nonprofit mergers. This practical guide walks you through the entire merger process from assessing your reasons and readiness, to finding a partner, negotiating the deal, and completing the merger.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 228 pages
• Publisher: Fieldstone Alliance; Workbook edition (July 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0940069210
• ISBN-13: 978-0940069213
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #655,746 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't Merge Your Nonprofit Until You Read This Book, September 7, 2001

By	Shawn Reifsteck (San Francisco, CA United States) - See all my reviews

"Don't merge without it!"

This book is invaluable when your nonprofit is going through any form of strategic restructuing, up to and including mergers. As someone who has participated in nonprofit merger negotiations--both as a consultant and a board member representing a nonprofit--I believe this book can make the difference between success and failure.

Not only does David La Piana talk the talk in this book, he has also walked the walk. As an Executive Director of a nonprofit for many years--and having successfully led that organization through several mergers--La Piana understands the realities facing nonprofit managers and board members. His approach to strategic restructuring is pragmatic, and has enabled his consulting firm to become THE experts on nonprofit mergers in the country.

Even if you're just thinking about restructuring your nonprofit, buy this book!! You will save your nonprofit time, money, and energy, as well as protect your own sanity during the process.

Shawn Reifsteck (Masters in Nonprofit Administration)
CEO, Philanthropy Associates

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A word from the author, August 27, 2001

By	David La Piana (Piedmont, California USA) - See all my reviews

I wrote this book because there was no other resource available to nonprofit leaders that provided a thorough, easily understandable road map to negotiating and executing a merger. As both an executive and a consultant I have been involved with more than 60 nonprofit mergers and have learned what works and what does not in these difficult, emotional undertakings. This workbook provides all the tools you need: decision trees, worksheets, and special tips, to make your merger work. Check it out!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read, January 11, 2007

By	Ruth A. Sebaly (Trenton, MI USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I highly recommend this book for anyone considering a merger in the non-profit world. It is full of specific tools that help you think through the process. I appreciate the concrete steps presented in a simple, straight-forward fashion.