Secure Your Organization’s Future with Succession Essentials
Leadership transitions are inevitable, and unexpected absences can throw an organization into turmoil. The real question is: Will your organization be ready?
Research shows that 64% of nonprofit CEOs worry their boards aren’t prepared to handle an executive transition. Without a plan, your organization risks disruption, lost momentum, and uncertainty when the time comes.
You don’t have to leave leadership continuity to chance.
With Executive Succession Essentials: Nine Steps to Ensure Leadership Continuity, you’ll get everything you need to put a board-approved succession policy and a backup plan for unexpected absences in place—quickly and easily.
Who This Guide Is For
- Nonprofit CEOs & Executive Directors who want to ensure a smooth transition for their organization when they step down. AND, who also want to ensure that their team and board are prepared to handle operations smoothly in case of an unexpected absence.
- Board Members who need a clear, actionable plan to manage CEO transitions effectively and ensure the organization is prepared for any unexpected executive absences.
- Small Nonprofits that face unique challenges in ensuring leadership continuity due to limited staff and resources.
What Succession Essentials Does for You
✔ Prepares your board for planned and unplanned leadership changes so they can manage transitions confidently.
✔ Ensures leadership continuity by designating a cross-trained backup for the CEO role.
✔ Breaks the ice on succession planning, helping your board move past discomfort and inertia.
✔ Strengthens your organization, reducing reliance on a single leader and improving sustainability.
✔ Provides step-by-step guidance, ready-to-use templates, and a how-to video—completely free.
What’s Inside the Free Guide
- A simple, step-by-step process to create two essential documents: a succession policy and an executive backup plan.
- Fill-in-the-blank templates—most of the work is done for you!
- A companion video that walks you through the entire process.
Get Started in 4 Easy Steps
- Download the guide and templates (PDF & Word versions available).
- Fill in your organization’s details—it’s fast and easy.
- Review with your board chair and get it on the agenda for board approval.
- Finalize the plan and schedule a periodic review to keep it up to date.
Download Your Free Succession Essentials Guide and Get Started Today
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The best-run nonprofits don’t leave leadership continuity to chance. Get started today—your organization’s future depends on it.