{"id":595379,"date":"2022-08-14T12:02:34","date_gmt":"2022-08-14T16:02:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joangarry.com\/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=595379"},"modified":"2022-11-17T09:55:34","modified_gmt":"2022-11-17T14:55:34","slug":"ep-164-a-7-step-succession-planning-process-for-nonprofits","status":"publish","type":"podcast","link":"https:\/\/joangarry.com\/podcast\/ep-164-a-7-step-succession-planning-process-for-nonprofits\/","title":{"rendered":"Ep 164: A 7-Step Succession Planning Process for Nonprofits"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Who holds the key to a successful nonprofit leadership transition? In this episode, I will walk you through a 7-step succession planning process that will prepare your nonprofit organization for future leadership changes.<\/p>\n<p>For many people in the nonprofit world, leadership transitions create anxiety. That\u2019s why it\u2019s your job as your org\u2019s current leader to develop a strong succession planning process. With the right communications and work plan, you can be assured that your org \u2014 and its mission \u2014 will be left in good hands as you embark on your next adventure.<\/p>\n<p>There are seven big things that you need to do for succession planning. Click play to learn what they are and how they will help you prepare your organization for the transition from one leader to another.<\/p>\n<h2>Click play to learn:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>What are the steps to a successful succession planning process? (2:02)<\/li>\n<li>Who really holds the key to a successful nonprofit leadership transition? (2:43)<\/li>\n<li>How long should a leadership transition take? (3:56)<\/li>\n<li>What role does accountability play in the succession planning process? (16:01)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><!--more--><\/h2>\n<h2>Resources<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Ep 96: <a href=\"https:\/\/joangarry.com\/podcast\/ep-96-the-telltale-signs-of-founder-syndrome-part-1\/\">The Telltale Signs of Founder Syndrome (Part 1)<\/a> with Rachael Gibson<\/li>\n<li>Ep 97: <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.joangarry.com\/ep-97-the-telltale-signs-of-founder-syndrome-part-2\/\">The Telltale Signs of Founder Syndrome (Part 2)<\/a> with Rachael Gibson<\/li>\n<li>Rachael Gibson on<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/rachael-gibson-1327a349\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> LinkedIn<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nonprofitleadershiplab.com\/free\/fixmyboard?utm_source=cindy&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=misc\">FREE WORKSHOP: Let\u2019s Build the Nonprofit Board of Your Dreams!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/y46jnuqs\">Joan Garry\u2019s Guide to Nonprofit Leadership \u2013 2nd Edition by Joan Garry<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nonprofitleadershiplab.com\/free\/5practices?utm_source=cindy&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=misc\">FREE WORKSHOP: The 5 Practices of Outstanding Nonprofit Leaders<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yournonprofitlife.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Your Nonprofit Life Podcast<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/joangarryconsulting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Joan Garry\u2019s Instagram<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/nonprofitleadershiplab.com\/?kfl_ln=nonprofits-are-messy-podcast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nonprofit Leadership Lab<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Music by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jukeboxtheghost.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jukebox the Ghost<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Voiceover Work by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cindycapsolutions.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cindy Cap Solutions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are \u201caffiliate links.\u201d This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission\u2019s 16 CFR, Part 255: \u201cGuides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>About Joan Garry<\/h2>\n<p>Founder of the <a href=\"https:\/\/nonprofitleadershiplab.com\/?_fs=39d35a9e-c061-4827-b4bb-7addfc89d237\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nonprofit Leadership Lab<\/a>, where we help smaller nonprofits thrive. I\u2019m also a strategic advisor for executive directors and boards of larger nonprofits. I\u2019m a frequent keynote speaker, a blogger, and an author on all things leadership and management.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m a woman with a mission to fuel the leadership of the nonprofit sector. My goal with each episode is to dig deep into an issue I know that nonprofit leaders are grappling with, by finding just the right person to offer you advice and insights.<\/p>\n<p>Today is no exception.<\/p>\n<h2>Contact Joan Garry<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Connect with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/JoanGarryConsulting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joan on Facebook<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Connect with <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/joangarry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joan on Twitter<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Connect with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/joangarry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joan on LinkedIn<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Follow <a href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/joangarryconsulting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joan on Instagram<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to leave your nonprofit in good hands even after you move on to your next adventure? 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