Is your executive transition plan up to date? Even if you’re not expecting a transition in the near future, you’ll want to be prepared when the time comes. Download this graphical resource to learn more about the stages of a chief executive transition and the key steps and personnel involved in each one.
It is important to understand the difference between the various types of temporary executive leadership. Is your organization looking for a seasoned executive to provide shorter, bridge leadership until you hire a permanent CEO? Or are you in need of a long-term executive to help the organization transition? Find out here.
Research demonstrates that what counts in finding the right chief executive for a nonprofit is the diversity of a candidate’s experience. Leadership takes place in a context that is more robust and multi-dimensional than a résumé can convey, and the executive selection process must reflect that context, as is discussed in this topic paper.
In the latest BoardSource blog post, senior governance consultant Katha Kissman discusses her history of serving as an interim nonprofit executive. She explains the various roles interim executives are asked to serve as well as the challenges and opportunities that come from providing temporary leadership.
Board Learning is Mission Critical
BoardSource board member Phillip Henderson, president of the Surdna Foundation, recently published a blog post discussing the importance of board learning. He explains how board retreats and site visits helped reenergize Surdna's board and lay the foundation for an increased emphasis on learning. Read the full post to learn more.
October 19 | 3:00 – 4:00 pm ET Members $0 | Nonmembers $75
The role of the board is to guide the organization into the future while governing it for the present. Visionary boards anticipate disruption, set the right tone, maintain relevance, and factor long-term considerations into their planning. Discover what visionary boards are and why you need one. Register now >>
October 31 | 8:30 – 4:00 pm CT | Consultant Members $299 | CGTs $0
BoardSource is pleased to announce that it is presenting its second annual, consultants-only day of learning and sharing focused on nonprofit governance in October. It is rare to find such a breadth and depth of experience and knowledge in one room. Please consider joining us for this unique full-day session in Chicago. Register now >>
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