Leadership Webinar from 2:00 – 3:15 p.m. ET

Most nonprofits know they should have a succession plan. Far fewer have one in writing. When a key staff member leaves, steps away temporarily, or is suddenly unavailable, the challenge is rarely limited to filling a position. Leaders can find themselves scrambling for passwords, donor histories, operational know-how, and key information that has never been documented. 

That vulnerability can show up anywhere in the organization, not just in the CEO role. Without a plan, even routine staffing changes can slow programs, delay reporting, disrupt funder relationships, and create gaps in critical financial or operational processes. 

Join this 75-minute webinar to learn from expert speakers who bring both a practical succession-planning process and real-world examples. 

You’ll learn how to: 

• Identify the roles, knowledge, and relationships that would be hardest to keep moving if one person left or stepped away 

• Decide what information to document first and how to build backup coverage into existing workflows 

• Prepare staff and board leaders to maintain stability when a transition happens 

Plus, you’ll get practical tools and examples you can adapt — and see how the process can help your organization clarify roles, close gaps, and identify where responsibilities may need to shift before a transition happens. 

Can’t attend live? Register now and access the full recording on demand after the webinar. An email with a link to the recording will be sent to you the day after the event.

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Speaker bios:

Jen Andrews is CEO of Shelby Farms Park Conservancy, where she oversees Shelby Farms Park and the Shelby Farms Greenline, including stewardship of more than $70 million in capital improvements. She joined the organization in 2006 and has held leadership roles across communications, marketing, and development. Under her leadership, the conservancy has expanded fundraising and earned revenue while delivering year-round free public programming to the Memphis community.

Katie Kimple Spencer is principal of Zipline Consulting, where she advises nonprofits on leadership continuity, succession planning, and executive-board partnerships. She brings more than 15 years of nonprofit leadership experience and 12 years advising organizations across the sector. Her work draws on direct experience inside nonprofit organizations, as well as expertise in facilitation and organizational assessment.

This webinar is worth 1.25 CFRE credits.