Introduction to Sustainability and Succession Planning

This workshop will introduce participants to a comprehensive model and time-frame for assessing and managing Organizational Sustainability and Succession. Participants can expect the following outcomes:

• Familiarity with the Sustainability and Succession planning frame, with attention to leadership and staff development
• Understanding of key trends effecting mission and organizational sustainability
• Initial assessment of participant’s organizational readiness using the “Sustainability Assessment Checklist”
• Actionable next steps

At the conclusion of the workshop all participating organizations will be offered a follow-up phone coaching session to take place within three months of the completion of the workshop, and will focus on implementing the outcomes of the workshop in their organizational planning processes.

This workshop is meant for Executive Directors and their Board Chair (or other appropriate board member). A maximum of 2 attendees per organization is allowed. The fee to participate is $125 per organization, and includes coaching time up to three months after the workshop.

The workshop will be led by Stewart Lanier of TSNE MissionWorks, a leader in New England in guiding and facilitating nonprofit organizational assessments, strategic planning, organizational and executive transitions.

This workshop is by invitation only. If you are interested in participating, please contact kjohnson@fccfoundation.org.