When neighborhood organizations consider merging, the process is as much about relationships as it is about structure. Willow Consulting supported several groups across Minneapolis as they explored how to work more collaboratively and sustainably.

By facilitating steering committees and joint board meetings, gathering community input, and researching governance models, the team helped create space for informed and inclusive decision-making. Financial considerations, community identity, and long-term impact were all part of the conversation.

The result is a set of mergers shaped not just by efficiency, but by shared goals and stronger alignment across neighborhoods.