Karen Schuler & Melody Thomas
Raffa, P.C.
202-955-7242
mthomas@raffa.com
Early Bird: $550 (before 4/1/2016)
Regular: $695 (after 4/1/2016)
Day One Morning
Registration and Continental Breakfast
Overview, Introduction, and Community Building
Discussion: Transition Readiness
Presentation and Discussion: Sustainability Planning
Day One Afternoon
Lunch and Discussion: Readiness Insights
Presentation: Succession Planning
Presentation: Executive Transition Management
Reflection, Action Planning and Group Discussions
Wrap-Up and Overnight Assignment
Day Two Morning
Continental Breakfast, Reconnecting and Overnight Ahas
Introduction to Communications Planning
Topical Breakouts (Small Groups)
Panel Discussion: Executive & Board Leader Experiences
Day Two Afternoon
Lunch with Panelists
Exploring What’s Next: Beyond the Executive’s Role
Resources and Open Questions
Action and Communications Planning
Evaluation and Wrap-Up
Nearby Hotels
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Incentra Village House
32 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10014
0.2 miles (4 minute walk)
(212) 206-0007
Hotel 309
309 West 14th Street, New York, NY 10014
0.2 miles (4 minute walk)
(888) 309-4683
Chelsea Pines Inn
317 West 14th Street, New York, NY 10014
0.2 miles (5 minute walk)
(888) 546-2700
The Jade Hotel
52 West 13th Street, New York, NY 10011
0.3 miles (6 minute walk)
(212) 375-1300
Dream Downtown
355 West 16th Street, New York, NY 10011
0.4 miles (8 minute walk)
(212) 229-2559
The Maritime Hotel
363 West 16th Street, New York, NY 10011
0.4 miles (8 minute walk)
(212) 242-4300
The Standard High Line
848 Washington Street, New York, NY 10014
0.4 miles (9 minute walk)
(212) 645-4646
Chelsea Inn
46 West 17th Street, New York, NY 10011
0.5 miles (10 minute walk)
(212) 645-8989
Washington Square Hotel
103 Waverly Place, New York, NY 10011
0.5 miles (10 minute walk)
(212) 777-9515
GEM Hotel
300 West 22nd Street, New York, NY 10011
0.6 miles (11 minute walk)
(212) 675-1911
The Marlton Hotel
5 West 8th Street, New York, NY 10011
0.5 miles (11 minute walk)
(212) 321-0100
Rachael Gibson, Senior Consutant at Raffa, leads executive search, strategic and sustainability planning, and board development engagements. For more than 16 years, she has provided management consulting and facilitation services to nonprofit and philanthropic institutions. She served as the President/CEO of Mosaica. She has also served on various nonprofit boards, including the board of the Alliance for Nonprofit Management.
"It's imperative for the future of your organization."
- Ron Simmons, Us Helping Us, People Into Living, Inc.
“I have a much deeper understanding of succession planning and its importance and found the whole workshop compelling and thought-provoking. I am so glad I came. I’ve developed an action plan! Thanks.”
- Margie Hale, West Virginia Kids Count Fund
“The workshop transformed my confusion, dread, and trepidations into a clear plan I can be enthusiastic about. It was a two-day miracle.”
- Nancy Thaler, National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services
“One of the most important steps an organization can take to ensure its long-term viability is to develop succession plans. It is a basic building block of governance. The workshop addresses the succession planning process, and I highly recommend it.”
- Gerald P. McCarthy, Virginia Environmental Endowment
“This is a valued ‘space’ to learn and share with nonprofit peers regarding succession planning as an effective organizing practice, regardless whether you’re leaving within the year or in several years.”
- Anonymous
“This session is extremely beneficial for any nonprofit executive who wants to leave his/ her organization in the right way. Thank you!”
- Cathey Brown, Rainbow Days
“An invaluable exercise in grappling with tough issues and challenges.”
- David Marzahl, Center for Economic Progress
Registration includes lunch, comprehensive resource materials, a workbook, a complimentary book,
and a 30-minute coaching session.