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Leadership Transitions Work Plan Example
Adapt this sample transition work plan and timeline.
Job Description for Interim Executive Director
Adapt these sample job descriptions when hiring an interim executive director.
Interim Executive Directors: The Power in the Middle
This monograph explains the benefits and basics of using an interim executive director in a leadership transition.
Interim Chief Executives
This chart from BoardSource describes the differences among acting, interim, and transition chief executives and when each one might be the best fit.
Exit Agreements for Nonprofit CEOs: A Guide for Boards and Executives
Learn the difference between and exit agreement and a separation agreement as well as good practices for boards managing executive transitions.
Executive Transition Timeline
Nonprofits can use this executive transition timeline to help prepare for an upcoming transition or update their succession planning process.
Emergency Backup and Cross-Training Plan
Adapt this template emergency backup plan for an executive director's sudden departure. It includes a cross-training plan as well.
Confidentiality Agreement for the Search and Transition Team
Adapt this template from the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits to help committee members be clear about the do's and don'ts around their committee work.
Building Leaderful Organizations: Succession Planning for Nonprofits
A white paper from the Annie E. Casey Foundation written to help nonprofits push past resistance to succession planning.
Boards and Onboarding New Nonprofit Executives
Five recommendations for boards to lay the groundwork for a new executive director.
Avoid Transition Trauma with a Succession Plan
A short article about succession planning with links to further resources.
A Nonprofit's Guide to Engaging an Executive Search Firm
The Bridgespan Group lists actions to take before selecting an executive search firm.
52 Free Professional Development Opportunities
The Bridgespan Group created this list of 52 way you can give your staff the gift of free professional development opportunities.
CEO Compensation, Evaluation, and Emergency Succession Sample Policies
Nonprofit boards of directors can adapt these sample policies for CEO evaluation, compensation, and emergency succession.
Capturing the Power of Leadership Change: Using Executive Transition Management to Strengthen Organizational Capacity
A description of challenges association with executive transitions and an effective model that strengthens organizational capacity.
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