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Succession planning rarely appears high, if at all, on the list of chief factors that determine long-term organizational success, but it deserves to be there. In fact, succession planning is a key to organizational success over time. It is not a coincidence that “succession” derives from the same Latin root as the word “succeed.” Indeed, “succeed” itself means both to follow another into office (its original definition) as well as to achieve or accomplish something worthwhile. Whether at a corporate entity, a business concern, an agency of government, or a nonprofit arts organization, how matters of succession are managed is directly related to whether it will survive and thrive. Arts organizations, whose oversight is typically vested in a volunteer board of directors, present special challenges and succession issues are often relegated to the bottom of everyone’s in-box. It’s important to place them on the table, however, and address them thoughtfully. This tool kit is designed to help board chairs and members, executive and artistic directors, and others concerned about the long-term well being of arts organizations address the question of leadership transition and succession. The organizing concept is that of strategic succession, incorporating leadership transition into strategic planning, and planning for succession as carefully as one plans the next season or the upcoming capital campaign. Success follows from succession in organizational terms just as it does etymologically, and we hope this tool kit will help you and your organization succeed. Created in collaboration with the Arts & Business Council of Chicago The Toolkit includes guidelines, checklists, best practices & frequently asked questions for arts groups and other nonprofits who are facing (or should be thinking about) executive succession. Chapters include: Laying the Foundation for Leadership Transition; Engaging the Executive Director in Succession Planning; Succession Planning for Founding Executive Directors; Incorporating Succession Planning into Strategic Planning; and Conducting the Search. Plus Special Issues in Succession Planning for Arts Organizations. Click here to download order form (pdf) or click here to purchase online. Illinois Arts Alliance/Foundation |
  Working Easier: A Toolkit for Staff and Board Members of Nonprofit Arts Organizations
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