GET ON BOARD: Nonprofit Workshop – How to Build a Succession Culture
Watch our GET ON BOARD Virtual Nonprofit Workshop featuring Philip Walkley and Sonji Branch as they discuss How To Build A Succession Culture.
Leadership transitions happen all the time and yet most nonprofits do not have a formal succession plan in place. While having a written plan is important, developing a culture where diverse leadership is developed, resources are shared, and intentional decisions are made to ensure that a nonprofit can weather any leadership transition that comes its way is vital. In this session, participants will learn the difference between a written succession plan and a culture of succession planning.
In addition, participants will come to understand how building a culture of succession planning in nonprofits is essential for:
• Long-term sustainability
• Organizational health and employee satisfaction
• Successful funding development
• Diversity and inclusion in staff recruitment and development
This presentation will have interactive learning opportunities and tools to help participants walk away with concrete ideas and resources to develop a culture of succession planning at their organizations.
Format and Resources
The session will be delivered in a dynamic and participatory format, combining presentations, group discussions, case studies, and interactive exercises. Participants will have opportunities to engage with facilitators and peers, share their experiences, and collaborate on real-world succession planning scenarios for their particular organizations. Resources will be provided to support ongoing learning and implementation beyond the session.
Ideal audience
This session is designed for nonprofit leadership/senior management (CEOs/executive directors, program/department directors, board members) who are committed to advancing their organizations through building a culture of leadership development and succession planning.