Posts Categorized: Merger

How to Approach Nonprofit Mergers and Acquisitions

June 4, 2025 Posted by Casey Summar in Merger, Nonprofits

Legal Considerations, Alternatives, and Strategic Reflection When a nonprofit begins to consider merging with or acquiring another organization, the conversation is never just legal or operational—it’s personal, purposeful, and often emotional. Unlike in the for-profit sector, a merger or acquisition in the nonprofit world is not about maximizing shareholder value; it is about aligning resources, …

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Nonprofit Mergers

Nonprofit organizations may find themselves engaging in mergers or other business combinations in the same way as for-profit businesses. The reasons vary, including advancing strategic alliances, efficiency of operations, expanding services, and protecting assets. Whereas a merger traditionally is thought of a marriage of two or more entities, the merger may take many forms including …

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