In March, we released a blog about why organizations in the nonprofit sector might want to consider a merger and discussed the different types of restructure options. Once nonprofits decide to move forward in considering a merger, how do they reach consensus on this...
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Why More Funders Should Collaborate
“Partner” and “Collaborate” are key buzzwords in the nonprofit sector. The partnership goes beyond organizations administering programs and services; it extends to the funders awarding grants. Funders should collaborate as well, and after years of encouraging grantees...
Using Behavioral Economics to Increase Enrollment in Your Program
Nonprofit organizations provide valuable programs and services in the field of Behavioral Economics to assist individuals with a variety of needs, often at no or low cost. It might be surprising to learn that some nonprofits struggle filling the spots for these...
Is Your Non-profit a Cooperator or a Competitor?
With the continued growth of non-profits over the past several years (as we recently discussed in this blog article), some organizations view themselves in competition with other community organizations. While this might not be the intention of Executive Directors or...
How to Gain Media Attention with a Compelling Press Release
At Transform Consulting Group, we are honored to serve many clients who are working hard to make a difference in the lives of children, families and their communities. While we partner with them on behind the scenes work (see our services here), we also want to help...
Why Your Organization Might Consider a Merger
In the for-profit sector, mergers and acquisitions are common. However, in the non-profit sector, mergers and acquisitions are hardly discussed, often have a negative connotation and seen as a "last option" when non-profits are in distress. Relatively few...
Federal Grant Opportunity: YouthBuild
Nationally, more than 2.3 million low-income 16-24 year-olds are not pursuing education, employment or training. In communities across the country, some less young people are educated, high skilled, and actively employed contributing citizens. This means communities...
3 Tips for Creating Needs Assessment and Technical Reports
Transform Consulting Group is fortunate to work with clients who desire to better understand their targeted population, assess their needs, and develop recommendations for improvement. Our research and analysis service includes completing a needs assessment,...
Using a Needs Assessment Process to Plan a New Program
When a business plans to open a new store or restaurant, the business first conducts market research to ensure a good fit and a successful venture. In the public sector, we call this a “needs assessment”. Whether your organization is a non-profit, hospital, school or...