Are you a Nonprofit Founder or long-time Executive Director thinking of moving on to your next challenge or considering retirement in the next 1-6 years?
Passing the Torch is an adaptation of a nationally regarded workshop which guides established nonprofit executives in exploring the complex organizational, professional and personal issues related to succession planning and transition. The workshop is confidential and a safe place to ask difficult questions, learn from those who have mastered the process and prepare for your personal and organizational transition.
"I appreciated the opportunity to have small group discussions with the different workshop trainers, facilitators and participants. The comfort and safety of the group was an asset."
-August Workshop Participant
The workshop covers:
- Practical lessons and best practices gained from successful examples around the country
- An overview of succession and transition planning processes and review of key issues, particularly in light of the current economic situation
- A pro-active approach for enhancing organizational capacity and sustainability between now and the anticipated departure
- Focused sessions to tailor succession and personal plans to each participants' individual needs, and the realities of your respective organizations, and much more
"Passing the torch was a good opportunity for self-reflection, interaction with other Executive Directors in my same position and well-researched transition exploration activities with materials for 'take away'. My options are clearer now and I am more confident about formulating choices out of those options."
-August Workshop Participant
ESC is pleased to announce the Passing the Torch Workshop will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, February 24-25, 2010. Future 2010 dates TBD.
With a limited number of available slots, registration will go quickly. Click here for a registration form.
For more information on the program and why it is right for you and your organization, contact Nancy Fuhrman.
The Passing the Torch Workshop is the Chicago region's adaptation of the nationally-known Next Steps program (created by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, TransitionGuides and CompassPoint Nonprofit Services). ESC is deeply grateful to the Field Foundation of Illinois for its funding for the development and launch of Passing the Torch, which is the third of the Executive Transition Management practices to be developed with Field Foundation support.