NFP Consulting Group Experience Expertise Excellence

Experienced Facilitator

The not-for-profit sector is changing rapidly, requiring a change in business practices to manage the complexity and challenges of the new environment.

The recent Productivity Commission report on the not-for-profit sector makes it clear that more centralised control will need to be applied to the whole sector in order for it to meet its objectives efficiently and more quickly.

With this, come pressures on staff and directors alike to adjust and grow the organisation whilst dealing with increased regulation and requirements. Not-for-profit organisations that exist in a specific geographic area or offer a highly specialized service may find funding or donations become more difficult to access in a more competitive environment.

A recent survey of over 300 not-for-profit organisations showed that many organisations are now considering mergers or at least, joint ventures to ensure that their organisations can survive and so they can continue their work. Organisations planning a merger or joint venture should obtain competent and professional advice and representation throughout the negotiation process. Appointing a facilitator will also greatly assist to make the process into a merger or joint venture be as smooth as possible. Unfortunately organisation that fail to manage that process successful may find themselves in a more vulnerable position and no better off.

NFP Consulting has considerable experience in facilitation in both the not-for-profit sector as well as the private sector. The NFP Consulting team have been involved with large and small community organisations as both consultants and volunteer directors, and because of that unique experience bring with them an in-depth understanding of the sector. In addition to facilitation, the strong foundation in human resource management training and change management promotes organisation wide acceptance and adoption necessary to ensure success of the merger or joint venture.

We pride ourselves on the quality of our facilitation work and our attention to project timelines. At the same time we keep our consulting costs as low as possible whilst offering a high quality outcome - as our existing clients will attest to.

If you would like to discuss facilitation options for your organisation, please contact IAN MCHUGH on 02 8865 8800 for an obligation free consultation.