Expert analysis highlights the necessity of formal succession planning in nonprofits, suggesting that unaddressed transitions leave organizations vulnerable to abrupt leadership disruptions.
Governance experts argue that having a formal board succession plan in place is key to ensuring smooth transitions between outgoing and incoming board leadership. But unfortunately, many nonprofits don't commit the time and energy to this aspect of their operations, leaving them potentially vulnerable to disruptions in the event that their current leaders exit abruptly and without notice.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Nicholas King (2026) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: