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Issue Area: Nonprofit Collaboration  
 
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This report by Baruch College's School of Public Affairs looks at mergers of trade and professional associations, of which little is written. Because these groups are neither nonprofits nor businesses, attempts to merge often fall short.

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This working paper out of Baruch College seeks to examine how well merged nonprofits actually function. Using a case study the research group looks at which pieces of the merge are successful and which are not.

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How do you keep your Web content fresh and up-to-date? How do you meet your members' demands for more content, more often? How can you maintain a top-notch website when you're light on staff? In this article, five association experts will share their tried-and-true tips and lessons for managing a dynamic website with a small staff.

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Beth Kanter discusses the characteristics of a networked nonprofit, and discusses the actions needed to help cultivate a social culture in your organization.

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Published by MAP for Nonprofits, this booklet is crammed full of information about the merger process, from soup to nuts including a template for the steps to organizing and implementing a merger, stories about completed mergers, and appendices which identify experts, a literature review, and a very nice bibliography

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This study, in follow-up to Beyond Collaboration, identifies two major types of strategic restructuring and six subtypes. The study found that while strategic restructuring came with significant costs and challenges, it resulted in saved funds, hiring or more experienced staff, and provdied employess with improved compensatin and greater career opportunities. Several recommendations for funders are discussed as a result of this study.

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IdeaEncoreNetwork's mission is for Nonprofits to share ideas and information with other nonprofits. The Network includes information about "ready-to-use tools, presentations, course outlines, templates, and project plans" all designed for Nonprofit organizations.

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With the economy in turmoil, funders are increasingly pressuring nonprofits to merge. Yet mergers are not always the right path for nonprofits in financial distress. For a healthier nonprofit sector, this article suggests that funders should consider a wider variety of partnership options. Learn more about these partnership options

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This 2009 study by the University of Maryland researched the relationships between faith groups and 59 nonprofit organizations founded by them, such as schools, healthcare institutions and social service groups. Aside from relating data, this study offers guidance to groups looking to strengthen ties with their faith communities or faith-based organizations.

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This Nonprofit Good Practice Guide document should be shared and utilized by your board to ensure the entire board is asking the right questions and taking the appropriate steps to create a sustainable and equitable partnership.


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