Tom Adams & Melody Thomas
Raffa, P.C.
202-955-7242
mthomas@raffa.com
Early Bird: $400 (before 4/1/2015)
Regular: $495 (after 4/1/2015)
Lodging
Call a nearby hotel to secure your reservation.
Hartford Marriott
200 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 249-8000
Residence Inn Hartford
942 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 524-5550
Hampton Inn & Suites Hartford
351 Pitkin St, East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 282-2500
Homewood Suites by Hilton
338 Asylum St, Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 524-0223
Holiday Inn Hartford
100 East River, East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 528-9703
Hilton Hartford
315 Trumbull St, Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 728-5151
Vivo Seasonal Trattoria
200 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 760-2333
Day One Morning
Registration and Continental Breakfast
Overview, Introduction, and Community Building
Presentation and Reflection: Sustainability Planning
Day One Afternoon
Lunch and Networking
Presentation and Discussion: Succession Planning
Presentation and Exercise: Executive Search and Transition
Action Planning and Peer Discussions
Cohort Discussions - Readiness & Focus
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
"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 continental breakfast , lunch, comprehensive resource materials, a workbook,
a complimentary book, and a 30-minute coaching session.