Mergers & Collaborations

How to Help your Nonprofit’s Mission Survive These Tough Times

Your organization’s revenue is down, workforce is changing, and facilities are underutilized. What can a nonprofit do? What MUST it do? As your organization considers its options as an entity and a steward, there are several possibilities out there. In this 3-part webcast series, our speakers will:

identify the questions your nonprofit should ask during these difficult times

provide guidance for your organization on partnership options and processes

share information on how to set yourself up in the best position if closure is unavoidable

review the steps involved in closing a nonprofit in Georgia and

consider potential issues around short-term “soft closings”

Part I: Mergers & Asset Sales Speakers: Brian Galison, Nelson Mullins & Erik Speakman, Speakman Management

Part II: Insolvency & Bankruptcy Speaker: John Mills, Taylor English

Part III: The Process of Dissolution Speaker: Robyn Miller, Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta

Webcast: Considering a Merger?

Have you ever thought about combining with an organization that does similar work or serves the same clients? There are many factors to consider when deciding whether to merge two nonprofit 501(c)(3)s. During this webcast we will explore best practices and lessons learned. Nonprofit mergers are complex and if not done properly can result in a lot of wasted energy, resources and goodwill. We will also discuss the legal process of a merger and when to get a lawyer involved.

Presenters: Erik Speakman, founder, Speakman Management Consulting and Robyn Miller, Senior Corporate/Tax Counsel, Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta

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Webcast: Collaborations for Nonprofits

“Collaboration” is a huge buzz word these days in the nonprofit world. There can be great reasons for nonprofits to collaborate – pursuing funding sources available only to collaborators is just one of those reasons. But what does it really mean to “collaborate.” And what are the benefits and challenges of collaboration for a nonprofit?

During a one-hour webcast, we will explore legal issues nonprofits should keep in mind as they consider collaborations. Topics covered will include:

• The broad spectrum of collaborations and the different relationships and structures within the spectrum;
• Specific issues that should be addressed when collaborating; and
• Examples of various successful collaboration efforts.

Presenters: Alan Rosselot, Delta Airlines
Robyn Miller, Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta

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Webcast: Surviving by Combining

The economy has hit nonprofits hard with more people to serve and less money with which to serve. In some cases, the best option may be for nonprofits to combine.

During this one hour webcast, our speakers help nonprofits understand:

The different ways to combine nonprofits
The steps for combining nonprofits
The advantages and disadvantages of combing nonprofits

Presenters:
Darcy White, Associate, Paul Hastings
Adrienne Smith, Associate, Sutherland

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Webcast: Nonprofit Chapters or Affiliates: Is Expansion Right for You?

Many nonprofits want to expand beyond the “home office” by setting up chapters or affiliates in other cities. First, a nonprofit should consider whether expansion is a good idea for the organization. Next, a nonprofit should determine what options for expansion work for it. During this one hour webcast, our speaker:

Identifies the various issues to consider when establishing chapters or affiliates;
Identifies the options for how to structure such chapters or affiliates; and
Discusses the pros and cons of each option.

Presenter: Rupert Barkoff, Kilpatrick Stockton

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