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And a change in Chief Executive leadership is as inevitable as the passing of time.  \nThis document will help a nonprofit organization recognize that planning for unplanned or temporary leadership change is a best practice—in line with other plans nonprofits regularly complete (e.g. , strategic plan, communications plan, fundraising plan) . An Emergency Succession Plan can bring order in a time a time of turmoil, confusion and high-stress.  \nThis is a template. Feel free to adapt to make it appropriate for your organization. Action items or areas for tailoring are noted with a  line  or a )symbol.  \nThe term “Executive Director” is used throughout this document to address the Chief Paid Staff Member. Should your organization use a title other than Executive Director, feel free to use the title as directed by your organization’s bylaws or practice.  \nMay this process bring your organization peace of mind in your day-to-day work.  \nDisclaimer Statement: This document is provided as guidance for a nonprofit organization facing a change in leadership. It should not be regarded as a substitute for legal advice or counsel. The advice of a competent attorney should be sought any time a nonprofit is considering policy changes or activities that may affect the legal status or liability exposure of the organization.  \nThis document was developed by the Center for Nonprofit Advancement. [www.nonprofitadvancement.org](www.nonprofitadvancement.org)[ ](www.nonprofitadvancement.org)Template © 2006 Center for Nonprofit Advancement  \nThe Board of Directors of  (Organization Name)  recognizes that this is a plan for contingencies due to the disability, death or departure of the Executive Director. If the organization is faced with the unlikely event of an untimely vacancy,  (Organization Name)  has in place the following emergency succession plan to facilitate the transition to both interim and longer-term leadership.  \nThe Board of  (Organization Name)  has reviewed the job description of the executive director. The job description is attached. The board has a clear understanding of the Executive Director’s role in organizational leadership, program development, program administration, operations, board of directors relationships, financial operations, resource development and community presence.  \nSuccession Plan in Event of a Temporary, Unplanned Absence:  \nShort-Term  \nA temporary absence is one of less than three months in which it is expected that the Executive Director will return to his/her position once the events precipitating the absence are resolved. An unplanned absence isone that arises unexpectedly, in contrast to a planned leave, such as a vacation or a sabbatical. The Board of Directors is authorized (or authorizes the Executive Committee) of  (Organization Name)  to implement the terms of this emergency plan in the event of the unplanned absence of the Executive Director.  \nIn the event of an unplanned absence of the Executive Director, the Deputy Director (or other highest ranking staff member) is to immediately inform the Board Chair (or highest ranking volunteer board member) of the absence. As soon as it is feasible, the Chair should convene a meeting of the Board or Executive Committee ( )choose one) to affirm the procedures prescribed in this plan or to make modifications as the Committee deems appropriate.  \nAt the time that this plan was approved, the position of Acting Executive Director would be:   Name,  \n  Title. Should the standing appointee to the position of Acting Executive Director be unable to serve, the first and second back-up appointees for the position of Acting Executive Director will be:  \n(1)   Name   Title and  \n(2)   Name   Title.  \nIf this Acting Executive Director is new to his/her position and fairly inexperienced with this organization (less than   months/years), ","cbCaieToj17MSVk8","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaieToj17MSVk8","pdf",58181,9,"English","# Succession Planning Overview\n## Disclaimer and Purpose\n## Authorization and Notification Process\n## Acting Executive Director Appointment\n## Authority, Compensation, and Oversight\n## Communications Plan","[{\"question\":\"What does the Emergency Succession Plan template help nonprofits do?\",\"answer\":\"It helps nonprofits prepare for unplanned or temporary leadership changes, especially when the Executive Director is disabled, dies, or departs, by providing an ordered process for interim and longer-term leadership transition.\"},{\"question\":\"Who informs the Board Chair when the Executive Director has an unplanned absence?\",\"answer\":\"The Deputy Director (or the highest-ranking staff member) must immediately inform the Board Chair (or the highest ranking volunteer board member) about the absence.\"},{\"question\":\"How is communications handled after responsibilities are transferred to the Acting Executive Director?\",\"answer\":\"The Board Chair (or highest ranking board member) notifies staff, board members, and key volunteers immediately upon transfer of authority, and board members plus the Acting Executive Director communicate the temporary leadership structure to key external supporters as soon as possible.\"}]","Emergency Succession Plan - Emergency | PDF",1790094087]