482. A Deep Dive into Nonprofit Mergers and Acquisitions - Danielle Steer

Published: Oct. 25, 2023, 10 a.m.

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Meet Danielle. She has supported 77 Minnesota-based companies that have created 405 jobs and raised $20M+ in funding since 2018\\U0001f4b0 She recently led Lunar Startups, Minneapolis-St. Paul\\u2019s first early-stage accelerator for Black, Indigenous, People of Color, LGBTQ, women and non-binary founders, to be successfully acquired by ConnectUP! Institute which was formerly a \\u201ccompetitor\\u201d of Lunar\\u2019s. She\\u2019s taking us on a deep dive into the world of nonprofit mergers and acquisitions\\U0001f91d This isn\\u2019t just a last-ditch effort when an organization has exhausted all other options. She\\u2019s sharing the strategy behind her acquisition decision, its immediate benefits to Lunar's communities and offering insights for nonprofit leaders navigating economic volatility. With a strategic approach, a nonprofit merger is an innovative approach to delivering more streamlined services AND funding vehicles to the community\\U0001f4c8

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  • An overview of nonprofit mergers + acquisitions
  • The value of strategic planning
  • Solutions to streamline resources

Today\\u2019s Guest

Danielle Steer, Founding Executive Director, Lunar Startups + Managing Partner, Tundra Ventures

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