LEADERSHIP COHORT: FutureStrong Succession Planning COHORT 2
In Person\On Site | Available
FutureStrong Succession Planning Cohort
FutureStrong guides up to 10 nonprofits through building customized, board-ready succession plans. The program combines interactive group training with 1:1 executive coaching. It's designed for mid- to large-size nonprofits with annual budgets of $1M or more and focuses on sustainability, leadership development, and continuity.
THE PROBLEM: Unexpected Things Happen
- Leadership transitions are inevitable. 67% of nonprofit leaders plan to leave their positions within 5 years.
- Few nonprofits are prepared. Only 27% have a formal succession plan in place.
- Your mission depends on leadership continuity.
THE SOLUTION: A Practical Path to Succession Readiness
Program Structure
- 8-month cohort: Learn with peer organizations facing similar challenges, share insights, and build lasting professional relationships.
- 3 group training sessions + Capstone Lab: Interactive workshops build your knowledge step by step, ending in a hands-on session to finalize your plan.
- 12 hours of 1:1 coaching: Personalized guidance for your organization's needs and goals.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Up to 4 participants per organization, such as:
- CEOs and Executive Directors
- Chief Human Resources Officers or equivalent senior staff
- Board Chairs and Governance Committee Chairs
- Senior leaders responsible for organizational sustainability and leadership development
PROGRAM DATES
5 in-person sessions | Thursdays
Session 1: Foundations of Succession Planning
Sept. 24, 2026 | 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
Makeup session: Oct. 15, 2026 | 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
Session 2: Talent Mapping & Leadership Readiness
Nov. 19, 2026 | 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
Session 3: Drafting Your Succession Plan
Jan. 14, 2027 | 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
Session 4: Capstone Presentations
March 18, 2027 | 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
Session 5: Completion Ceremony
April 15, 2027 | 11:30 am – 2 pm
COACHING
- Biweekly 1:1 sessions: Twelve 1-hour sessions, scheduled around your team, to keep momentum and progress steady.
- Custom support: Guidance fitted to your organization's culture, structure, and needs.
- Plan refinement and board prep: Help polishing your plan and getting ready to present it to your board.
TOOLS & TEMPLATES
- Succession Planning Checklist: Step-by-step guidance covering every critical component.
- Critical Role Identification Tool: Map essential positions and define the competencies each one requires.
- Pipeline Tracker: Monitor talent development and identify high-potential staff.
- Emergency Succession Template: A ready-to-use protocol for unexpected leadership departures.
INVESTMENT & COMMITMENT
- Open to nonprofits with operating budgets of $1M or more
- Participants commit to all training and coaching sessions
- The program fee is invoiced by the Community Foundation of Broward at registration
- Organizations that complete the full program receive an action grant to help implement their plan
Please register each participant from your organization so everyone receives follow-up information. Thank you!