Succession planning is more than a crisis response; it’s an act of stewardship. Healthy boards don’t wait until a vacancy appears to scramble for the “next person.” Instead, they cultivate leaders with foresight, humility, and intentionality, guided by the values of service and community.

This 60-minute webinar combines practical tools with lived experience from leaders who have seen both the successes and pitfalls of board transitions. Participants will gain clarity on who owns the succession process, how to avoid the trap of last-minute recruiting, and why this ongoing discipline is critical to long-term mission success.

Through stories, strategies, and tools like board matrices, pipelines, and succession policies, you’ll walk away equipped to lead your board into a healthier, more sustainable future.

You’ll Learn:

• Why succession planning is an act of stewardship, not just a technical process.
• The board’s role—and the governance committee’s specific responsibilities—in ensuring healthy transitions.
• Four foundational tools to make succession planning less intimidating and more intentional.
• Practical ways to balance recruiting from within your circle with building a diverse and vibrant board.
• Real-world lessons learned: stories of when succession went well and when it faltered.
• One tangible step every board can take in the next six months to strengthen its succession plan.

Join us to reframe succession planning as not only possible but deeply rewarding—an investment in tomorrow’s leaders and the mission you serve.