This paper has two primary goals. First, it seeks to continue detoxifying the topic of nonprofit succession planning so that executives, boards, staff, and funders can take up these activities without unnecessary fear or concern. Second, it hopes to provide nonprofit boards and executive directors a framework for their own succession planning activities.
This publication presents alternative models of succession planning designed particularly for nonprofits. The ends in mind:
Managing successions proactively will do more than calm the churning associated with present transitions; it will make the nonprofit sector stronger than ever.
Succession planning creates more nimble and flexible organizations through shared leadership. It also energizes and reassures a board by providing high-level strategy and demonstrating that staff leadership is broadly shared and backed up.
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