The disrupting influence of COVID makes this a good time to think about doing our work differently. Could organizational restructuring bring new vitality to your mission?

Consultant and author Jan Glick will explore common myths about nonprofit consolidations and mergers and discuss the potential benefits. Jan draws from his experience consulting and facilitating 32 nonprofit partnerships and mergers.

In this session, you will also learn:

• What to expect during a consolidation or merger process
• The timeline and phases common to consolidation or merger processes

Often, organizational restructuring is motivated by a desire to preserve a unique mission. Jan will share information from recent reports and local and national examples. You will also hear from four panelists who bring experience with nonprofit consolidations and mergers:

• Mary Yglesia, former executive director of the Seattle Midwifery School, which merged into Bastyr University
• David Johnson, former CEO of Navos, who has been through several mergers as both the larger and smaller partner
• Sheila Edwards Lange, President of Seattle Central College – whose College Foundation was part of a multi-party merger with the Foundations of North Seattle Community College and the College District Foundation
• Nancy Long, Executive Director, 501 Commons who oversaw the acquisition of several organizations into 501 Commons and participated in several mergers and restructuring processes in health care organizations

About the presenter

Jan Glick has been president of Jan Glick & Associates since 1996. He has been a nonprofit executive and has consulted or facilitated 32 nonprofit partnerships and mergers, from all-volunteer organizations to those with more than $100 million in revenues.

Jan's book Nonprofit Turnaround: A Guide for Nonprofit Leaders, Consultants and Funders, 2010 broke new ground by explaining how struggling nonprofits can emerge as high-functioning, mission-achieving organizations if they have the right leadership.

Ticket Information

Organizations with a budget under $1 million are eligible for a $20 discount, which will show up in the ticket options.

Once you have registered on Eventbrite, a group email will be sent to participants a few days before the scheduled date with information on registering with Zoom to receive your participant link.

If you have any questions, please contact Kendra B. Demuth at kendra@501commons.org.

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