• considering merger activities for their organisation

Participants will:

• Be part of a cohort learning together over the structured four-week course
• Review resources and information independently week-by-week
• Check in with fellow participants to test their assumptions, discuss dilemmas and share experiences using online discussion forums
• Access support from an online tutor on our online discussion forums and two live (and recorded) virtual classrooms
• Be required to spend at least 1.5 to 2 hours per week reviewing materials and participating in course activities

• The duties and governance responsibilities of the board;
• Distinguishing features of the not-for-profit sector ;
• When and why organisations in the not-for-profit sector merge;
• The roles and responsibilities of the stakeholders involved in merger activities;
• The stages of the merger process; and
• Real-life case studies and scenarios to bring learnings to life.

After completing this course you will:

• Have clarity on the board’s role in the business, and how it contributes value and drives performance;
• Have a deeper understanding of the NFP sector including the key regulatory bodies and the unique challenges the sector faces now and into the future;
• Be clear on the different reasons for entering into merger activities;
• Understand the role of the board, management and organisational teams in supporting merger activities;
• Have a clear process to follow starting at the strategic planning stage right through to the evaluation stage; and
• Be confident in your role in guiding your organisation to a successful outcome.

Week 1:

• The role and responsibilities of the board and how it adds value to the business

Week 2:

• An exploration of the NFP sector including the trends and challenges facing the sector

Week 3:

• An examination of merger activity in the not-for-profit sector including the different stakeholders involved

Week 4:

• The steps and processes involved in merger activities