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Portland Nonprofit Network

Taking an Evidence Based Approach to Mergers & Alliances

NAO Members will receive a $25 discount when registering.
Ecotrust Conference Center 721 NW 9th Avenue
Portland

About this event

Nick Macdonald, Non-Profit Analytics and Learning Consultant

Presentation & Continental Breakfast at 8:00
Networking at 9:30

The troubled economy and a number of other factors have brought renewed attention to nonprofit mergers. Many small and medium non-profits feel under pressure to consider mergers or alliances in order to avoid being squeezed out of the market by larger organizations. Others see mergers or partnerships as a way to increase their impact or reduce their costs.

This presentation looks at the trends in this area, examines the evidence and research, and proposes a decision making framework to help nonprofit executives make good quality decisions about whether mergers or alliances are a good idea for their organizations.

  • Types of strategic restructuring
  • Bad reasons to consider mergers
  • Good reasons to consider mergers
  • The cold hard facts – what you’re likely to be able to achieve
  • What you’ll need – lining up board, donor, and staff support

About the Presenter

Nick Macdonald is a consultant working with non-profit executives and teams to help them create greater impact though better organizational effectiveness. Using data-driven approaches to address a wide-variety of issues in evidence-based decision making, from complex evaluations to organizational mergers and partnerships, his passion is for increasing program quality and impact.

Nick has a background in international refugee work in a variety of conflicts around the world, and now consults with Mercy Corps and other (mostly) Oregon based nonprofits, as well as teaching Humanitarianism and Conflict at the University of Oregon.

About the Network

Executive Directors Network is designed to strengthen your management skills while providing field-tested concepts and tools to take back to your organization for implementation. In addition to skills development, each session allows for networking and peer coaching in a collaborative learning environment.

Become a Season Pass Holder

We encourage organizations and individuals to attend the entire series by purchasing a season pass. Season pass holders save up to $140 off of the individual session registration fees and are pre-registered for all eight network sessions.

To purchase a pro-rated season pass, e-mail us at [email protected] or call us at (503)239-4001 ext. 123.

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Nick Macdonald, Non-Profit Analytics and Learning Consultant

Presentation & Continental Breakfast at 8:00
Networking at 9:30

The troubled economy and a number of other factors have brought renewed attention to nonprofit mergers. Many small and medium non-profits feel under pressure to consider mergers or alliances in order to avoid being squeezed out of the market by larger organizations. Others see mergers or partnerships as a way to increase their impact or reduce their costs.

This presentation looks at the trends in this area, examines the evidence and research, and proposes a decision making framework to help nonprofit executives make good quality decisions about whether mergers or alliances are a good idea for their organizations.

  • Types of strategic restructuring
  • Bad reasons to consider mergers
  • Good reasons to consider mergers
  • The cold hard facts - what you’re likely to be able to achieve
  • What you’ll need - lining up board, donor, and staff support

About the Presenter

Nick Macdonald is a consultant working with non-profit executives and teams to help them create greater impact though better organizational effectiveness. Using data-driven approaches to address a wide-variety of issues in evidence-based decision making, from complex evaluations to organizational mergers and partnerships, his passion is for increasing program quality and impact.

Nick has a background in international refugee work in a variety of conflicts around the world, and now consults with Mercy Corps and other (mostly) Oregon based nonprofits, as well as teaching Humanitarianism and Conflict at the University of Oregon.

About the Network

Executive Directors Network is designed to strengthen your management skills while providing field-tested concepts and tools to take back to your organization for implementation. In addition to skills development, each session allows for networking and peer coaching in a collaborative learning environment.

Become a Season Pass Holder

We encourage organizations and individuals to attend the entire series by purchasing a season pass. Season pass holders save up to $140 off of the individual session registration fees and are pre-registered for all eight network sessions.

To purchase a pro-rated season pass, e-mail us at [email protected] or call us at (503)239-4001 ext. 123.

When
March 4th, 2015 from  8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Location
Ecotrust Conference Center
721 NW 9th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209
Event Fee(s)
Price $50.00