Executive Director Transitions: Bridging a Proud Past with a Vibrant Future
The typical nonprofit organization now experiences an Executive Director transition about every 4-5 years. Is your organization ready?
Depending on the circumstances, ED transitions can seem like a real crisis. But with foresight and the right planning, boards can learn to make the most of the transition period and position the organization for a vibrant future while preserving the best of the past.
If an ED transition employs clearly defined purposes and practices, it can present an opportunity to build capacity and prepare for a new path forward.
In this session, participants will explore/understand/practice the following:
1. The different types of ED transitions and the different phases of an ED transition
2. The common mistakes that nonprofits make during an ED transition
3. How their organization can plan for and manage a transition effectively
This session is crafted for nonprofit EDs and/or board members planning for a known ED transition or who simply want to prepare for the possibility of a future transition and ensure as smooth and productive a transition as possible. The session may also be helpful for new EDs who have assumed their roles before the establishment of an intentional transition process.
Join us for this timely virtual presentation by professional nonprofit consultant Caitlin Borgman.
