Nonprofit Mergers Workbook Part II: Unifying the Organization After a Merger

Youve completed the merger agreement. Now how do you make the merger work? Nonprofit Mergers Part II helps you create a comprehensive plan to achieve integration. It addresses large strategic issues as well as small practical ones. Integration issues and how to handle them Section I: Going the Distance provides a broad view of integration its challenges and how to meet them. Topics include the basic tenets of organizational change; what success looks like in a well-implemented merger; the purpose and content of an integration plan; how to address people issues through leadership and planning; and the relationship between effective leadership effective communication and their combined contribution to integration success. How to create a useful integration plan Section II: Creating an Integration Plan takes you step-by-step through this essential process. Youll learn about integration of boards cultures management staff and volunteers programs communications and marketing and systems—one by one in detail; the steps needed to create each section of the plan; common challenges roadblocks and crises that will arise and how to respond when they do; and processes procedures and interventions likely to be most helpful and necessary. Software helps you create an organized plan Included with the book is a CD-ROM with a detailed integration plan template. Use it to keep your planning organized and on track. This useful guide also includes sample integration plans worksheets checklists and tips and quotes from leaders of merged organizations. Nonprofit Mergers Part II is a must-read for anyone considering embarking on of just completing a merger!