Executive Transition Toolkit
Smart navigation for smoother leadership transitions.
Leadership transitions come with both risk and opportunity – but with the right plan, they can strengthen your organization for the future. This useful toolkit provides small to mid-sized nonprofits with a step-by-step guide to navigating executive searches with confidence.
The information walks nonprofit boards and organizations through three key phases of leadership transition:
- Prepare – Clarify strategic direction and assess strengths, opportunities, and risks.
- Search – Identify and hire the right executive while stabilizing the organization.
- Thrive – Support the new leader for long-term success.
Designed to simplify the transition process, it includes best practices and 22 ready-to-use templates to help your organization stay on track and make informed decisions – ensuring a smooth, strategic, and successful leadership change.
Toolkit Pricing
A seamless leadership transition is worth the investment. NAM members save 50% on this resource to guide you every step of the way.
NAM Members: $50 | Non-Members: $100
Purchase the Toolkit and Templates
"This toolkit was a key resource as we planned for successful transition of our Executive Director at the Women's Fund. This comprehensive resource ensured we had a quality process and covered all the bases."
Aileen, Warren, Board President
Women's Fund of Greater Omaha
This toolkit is offered at a significantly reduced price due to the generous support of
What's in the Toolkit
32 pages | 22 templates
Transition Workplan Template
Sample Guiding Principles for Managing Executive Transition
Departure Communications Checklist Template
Transition Budget Template
Sample Position Profile + Announcement
Sample Executive Director Job Descriptions
Job Posting Template + Sample
Compensation Plan Template
Search Opening Announcement Template
Sample Candidate Correspondence
Candidate Tracking Sheet Template
Sample Interview Agendas + Questions
Sample Interview Scoring Sheet
Sample Agenda for Finalists
Sample Reference Checking Agenda
Sample Board Recommendation
Offer Letter Template
New Hire Communications Checklist Template
Sample New Hire Press Release
Search Process Summary Template
New Executive Integration Checklist Template
Key Contacts List Template