Posts in 'Succession Planning'

Succession Planning and Transitions

Even when it doesn't happen in an emergency situation, the transition from one leader to another should be planned carefully.

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Executive Transition Input Survey

Use this survey template to get feedback from key stakeholders during the leadership transition process.

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Chief Executive Emergency Succession Plan Template

Adapt this template for an emergency succession planning policy to your organization's needs.

Operations Inventory of Critical Functions for Succession Planning

Common Good Ventures offers up this tool to collect and organize all of the information critical to keeping our organization operating smoothly in the...

10 Steps to Develop an Emergency Succession Plan

This resource from Common Good Ventures outlines 10 steps for developing your emergency succession plan before you need it.

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Emergency Leadership Transition Sample Policy

Common Good Ventures shared this sample policy for emergency leadership transition.

Responsibilities of the Board in Emergency Succession

Common Good Ventures offers up 10 questions the board needs to ask during an emergency transition in leadership.

Interim Executive Management: Seven Benefits to Consider

This article from Bridgespan explores the benefits that can be gained from having an interim executive director.

Interim Executive Directors: The Power in the Middle

This report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation and Evelyn and Walter Haas Jr. Fund explores the benefits of using an interim executive director in...

Exit Agreements for Nonprofit CEOs: A Guide for Boards and Executives

Nonprofit Quarterly breaks down the circumstances leading to, types of, and key considerations for CEO exit agreements.