How to Collaborate Without Losing Your Identity (Or Your Job!)

According to our nationwide survey of nonprofit leaders, nonprofits are continuing to respond to economic challenges and to act quickly to maintain services: 52% of nonprofits reported that they took steps in 2009 to collaborate with other organizations on program activities, while 12% implemented ways to collaborate with other organizations on expenses. Why are organizations choosing to collaborate? What are some of the common benefits of collaboration? What are some common myths about nonprofit mergers and why are they different from for-profit mergers? How can nonprofits design successful collaborations? What factors do nonprofits need to consider in assessing mergers or other forms of collaborative opportunities?