September 2023
From the chair of a nonprofit board to the newest volunteer, nonprofits rely on individuals to promote their missions, expand their operations and keep the proverbial lights on. Some individuals are so central to an organization that it might be difficult, if not impossible, for the organization to function without them should they decide to leave their position or, in the worst-case scenario, something happens to them. Management succession planning (MSP) in nonprofits involves identifying key individuals and creating roadmaps for how an organization will respond if any of those positions become empty. This article offers a brief description of the MSP process, as well as some suggested steps for creating a plan.
