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Legal Considerations for Nonprofit Collaborations & Mergers
A Stronger Together Breakout Session
2026-09-16 11:00:00
2026-09-16 12:00:00
America/New_York
Legal Considerations for Nonprofit Collaborations & Mergers
As nonprofit explore ways to be more impactful and efficient, sometimes that means collaborating or even merging with other organizations. Learn about the legal and practical considerations involved.
Main Library - Meeting Room 3B
Wednesday, September 16
11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Meeting Room 3BAs nonprofit explore ways to be more impactful and efficient, sometimes that means collaborating or even merging with other organizations. Learn about the legal and practical considerations involved.
This session will be led by Paul Bryson of the Legal Aid Society of Southeast and Central Ohio
Nonprofits increasingly explore partnerships, strategic alliances, and mergers as ways to advance their missions and strengthen their impact. This session examines the legal and practical considerations involved when organizations decide to work more closely together, from informal collaborations to full organizational combinations.
Participants will learn how to:
- Understand the strategic, financial, and mission-driven reasons nonprofits pursue collaborations and mergers.
- Navigate key state law, regulatory, and federal tax-exemption considerations.
- Conduct effective due diligence, manage negotiations, and address common legal and operational challenges.
- Evaluate the full spectrum of collaboration and combination options to support organizational goals.
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