UNA - Navigating Nonprofit Crossroads: Mergers, Dissolutions & Strategic Decisions
Is your nonprofit facing tough decisions about the future? You're not alone. Funding is tighter than ever, and many organizations are at a crossroads—unsure whether to merge, wind down, or fight to stay afloat.
Join UNA for a timely and practical one-hour session with Jason Krause, acting chair of the UNA Board and a seasoned nonprofit governance attorney, as we explore critical pathways available to nonprofits in challenging times. Jason will share real-world case examples, actionable insights you can bring back to your board, as well as offer thoughtful answers to the questions many leaders are asking right now.
Whether you’re proactively planning for the future or responding to mounting pressures, this session offers clarity and direction. This isn’t just a legal lecture—it’s a lifeline for nonprofit leaders making some of the toughest calls of their careers.
What You’ll Learn:
Mergers & Consolidations:
Understand when a merger makes sense
Legal and logistical steps in the process
Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
What to do if a merger falls through
Dissolution & Liquidation
How to responsibly and legally dissolve a nonprofit
What happens to assets and liabilities
Steps to protect your board and stakeholders
Strategic Planning for Survival or Closure
How to assess your organization’s viability
Tools for contingency planning
Ways to keep your mission alive through creative partnerships or restructuring
When: July 29, 2025 | 11:30-12:30 PM MT (This session will be recorded and a copy of the recording will be available to all registered guests)
Who Should Attend: Executive directors, board members, nonprofit decision-makers
Cost:
UNA Members: $25.00
Not-Yet Members: $50.00
