Executive Transitions & Succession Planning

Author: Maine Association of Nonprofits
Publisher: Nonprofit Maine
Resource Type: Toolkit
Principle: Reimagine Leadership

MANP’s Mission-Driven Executive Transitions Toolkit is designed to give small to mid-sized organizations a framework they can use to design a thoughtful process to find an executive director who fits the current and future leadership needs of the organization.

This easy-to-follow 30-page toolkit will walk your board through the three phases of executive transitions management:

• Prepare: Sharpen strategic direction and assess strengths, opportunities, and risks.

• Search: Identify and hire a new chief executive, while also stabilizing the organization in preparation for a new leader.

• Thrive: Support the new leader, ensuring they get off to a good start and are set up for success.