A Lunch & Learn Series
Practical 90-minute trainings for nonprofit leaders ready to strengthen their organization.
Build Your Leadership Pipeline: An Introduction to Succession Planning
Sep 16th, 2026, 11:30 AM EST
Nonprofits often rely on a single, overextended leader to keep everything running—a model that leaves organizations just one resignation away from crisis. This session provides a clear, approachable framework for developing internal talent and strengthening your organizational resilience.
What You'll Learn:
Identify Leadership Gaps: Map out critical roles and assess your current organizational vulnerabilities.
Cultivate Internal Talent: Practical techniques to mentor high-potential staff and delegate key responsibilities effectively.
Create a Transition Plan: Step-by-step guidance to draft an actionable, stress-free succession strategy.
Who Should Attend?
Nonprofit executive directors, board members, HR leaders, and managers looking to protect their organization's future and build a sustainable leadership pipeline.
"The session offered really valuable content regarding board recruitment. To see it as a process that needs clarity, thought, and intentionality. Also received actionable steps to start implementing."
Rosy Acevedo
"Inspiring and encouraging presentation of actionable information that I can use immediately."
Attendee
3 Events
3 Breakthroughs
Your Nonprofit’s Next Level Starts Here.
Upcoming Events
Build Your Leadership Pipeline: An Introduction to Succession Planning
Sep 16th, 2026
Nonprofits often rely on one overextended leader to keep everything running. This session introduces a clear, approachable way to begin developing internal leadership so your organization is not one resignation away from crisis.
The Five Essential Systems... Most Nonprofits Don’t Know They Need
Nov 18th, 2026
Nonprofits often rely on one overextended leader to keep everything running. This session introduces a clear, approachable way to begin developing internal leadership so your organization is not one resignation away from crisis.
Each session is designed to give nonprofit leaders the clarity, structure, and tools they need to step out of overwhelm and lead with confidence. You’ll learn practical strategies that strengthen your mission and protect your wellbeing, creating a healthier, more sustainable path forward.
With three unique sessions offered, you have multiple opportunities to learn, grow, and strengthen your organization.
MEET YOUR COACH
CARLA HARRIS
The People Institute CEO
As CEO of The People Institute, Carla partners with boards, executives, and senior teams to diagnose the people challenges that stall progress and clarify what to address first.
Her work focuses on governance, leadership readiness, and team dynamics, helping leaders understand where alignment is breaking down and create a clear, practical path forward. She blends research-based frameworks with lived executive experience to support confident, informed decision-making.
With over 20 years of executive coaching experience, Carla brings a steady, direct approach designed to create clarity, accountability, and forward momentum.
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