Live Nonprofit Training Webinar
Getting your Board and Team Ready for Succession Planning
Leadership transitions are among the most critical moments in a nonprofit’s lifecycle, with lasting implications for stability, culture, and mission success. Too often, boards and staff delay planning until a transition is imminent or unexpected, increasing risk and uncertainty. This session highlights proactive strategies and key processes boards can put in place now to ensure continuity, reduce disruption, and position the organization for long-term success when leadership change occurs.
Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · Time: 12:00–1:00 PM CST · Format: Live Zoom Call
Hosted by The Center for Nonprofit Success
Webinar at a glance
Understand why leadership transitions are a core governance responsibility, not a reactive task
Identify proactive steps boards can take to prepare for planned or unexpected leadership changes
Learn strategies to reduce risk, maintain continuity, and support long-term organizational stability
Ideal for: Board members, board chairs, and executive leaders responsible for governance, succession planning, and organizational continuity.
Why this webinar
Why Planning for Leadership Transitions Matters
Leadership transitions can create uncertainty and risk if organizations are unprepared. Without clear planning, boards may struggle to maintain stability, support staff, and protect the organization’s mission during periods of change. This webinar helps boards understand their role in preparing for leadership transitions in advance, offering practical guidance to reduce disruption, ensure continuity, and strengthen long-term organizational resilience.
Who should attend
Board members and board chairs with responsibility for governance and succession planning
Executive directors and senior leaders preparing for planned or unplanned leadership transitions
Staff leaders who support organizational continuity during periods of change
Can’t attend live? Register anyway and we’ll send you the full recording and materials within 24 hours.
What you’ll learn
Practical Strategies for Leadership Transition Readiness
You will gain clear, actionable strategies to help your organization prepare for leadership transitions, reduce risk, and maintain stability during periods of change.
Understanding Board Responsibility
Clarifies the board’s role in leadership transition planning and long-term organizational continuity.
Planning Before a Transition Occurs
Outlines proactive steps to prepare for planned or unexpected leadership changes before disruption happens.
Maintaining Stability During Change
Provides strategies to support staff, protect the mission, and ensure operational continuity throughout a transition.
Your Instructor
Katha Kissman
Katha Kissman is a senior nonprofit governance consultant with more than 25 years of experience advising, training, and serving nonprofit organizations. As a senior governance consultant with BoardSource, she specializes in board effectiveness, compliance, fiscal management, fundraising, risk management, strategic planning, and leadership transitions, and has worked with a wide range of national and community-based organizations. She is also a published author on nonprofit governance and has served in executive and interim leadership roles, bringing both strategic and hands-on experience to board and organizational development work.
About The Center for Nonprofit Success
Practical training for mission-driven leaders
The Center for Nonprofit Success equips social sector leaders with the tools to plan, fund, and manage their organizations effectively. Our webinars are designed to be immediately actionable, with an emphasis on templates, examples, and peer-tested approaches.
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Getting your Board and Team Ready for Succession Planning
Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Time: 12:00–1:00 PM Central
Location: Live Zoom session + recording
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