Nonprofit Training - Strategic Transitions: Succession Planning for Key Nonprofit Leadership Roles

Session Facilitator: Leighann Sibal, Senior Consultant DBD Group 

Proactive planning paves the way for confident and seamless leadership transitions. Join us for a practical and interactive session designed to help nonprofit boards and executive leaders create succession plans for three critical positions: CEO/Executive Director, Board Chair and Treasurer. This workshop will provide you with the tools and framework to make succession planning a priority – not an afterthought. Together, we’ll explore how to transform leadership transitions from organizational challenges into strategic opportunities for growth and resilience. 

Key Outcomes: 
✔ Understand why succession planning is a critical governance responsibility 
✔ Build a proactive leadership pipeline and strengthen board accountability 
✔ Reframe leadership transitions as healthy and strategic  
✔ Improve board and staff communication and collaboration 
✔ Promote confident decision making that reduces risk and maximizes impact 
✔ Strengthen confidence among staff, donors and community stakeholders 

You’ll leave with practical strategies your board can implement immediately to ensure leadership continuity, organizational stability and community trust in your nonprofit’s mission.