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NONPROFIT SUCCESSION PLAN TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.	RATIONALE	3

2.	DEFINITIONS	3

3.	PROCEDURES AND CONDITIONS	4

A.	AUTHORITY AND COMPENSATION OF ACTING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	4

B.	BOARD OVERSIGHT	4

C.	COMMUNICATION PLAN	5

D.	COMPLETION OF EMERGENCY SUCCESSION PERIOD	5

4.	SUCCESSION PLAN: TEMPORARY, UNPLANNED ABSENCE – SHORT TERM	5

5.	SUCCESSION PLAN: TEMPORARY, UNPLANNED ABSENCE – LONG TERM	6

6.	SUCCESSION PLAN: PERMANENT CHANGE IN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	6

7.	CHECKLIST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF SUCCESSION PLANS	7

8.	APPROVAL AND SIGNATURES	8

A.	APPROVALS	8

B.	WITNESSES	8

9.	ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION	8

A.	NONPROFIT STATUS	8

B.	HUMAN RESOURCES	8

C.	FACILITIES	8

D.	FINANCIAL INFORMATION	8

10.	CONTACT INVENTORY	8

A.	FINANCIAL	8

B.	LEGAL COUNSEL	8

C.	KEY STAKEHOLDER CONTACTS	8

D.	PAYROLL	8

E.	FACILITIES	8

F.	INSURANCE INFORMATION	8

RATIONALE

Provide the purpose of the succession plan and the plan’s objectives in the event of a planned or unplanned absence.

DEFINITIONS

TERM	DEFINITION

PROCEDURES AND CONDITIONS

Discuss the chain of command in the event of an unplanned absence and outline procedures.

authority and compensation of acting executive director

board oversight

communication plan

completion of emergency succession period

succession plan: Temporary, unplanned absence – short term

succession plan: Temporary, unplanned absence – long term

succession plan: PERMANENT CHANGE IN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

checklist for acceptance of succession plans

X	CATEGORY	DETAILS
Succession Plan Approval
Review Schedule
Signatories
Organizational Charts
Vital Organizational Information
Copies

approval and signatures

APPROVALS

SIGNATURE	DATE
NAME
TITLE

SIGNATURE	DATE
NAME
TITLE

SIGNATURE	DATE
NAME
TITLE

SIGNATURE	DATE
NAME
TITLE

WITNESSES

SIGNATURE	DATE
NAME
TITLE

SIGNATURE	DATE
NAME
TITLE

ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION

NONPROFIT STATUS

NONPROFIT STATUS	ONSITE LOCATION	OFFSITE LOCATION	ONLINE URL
IRS Determination Letter
IRS Form 1023
Bylaws
Mission Statement
Board Minutes

HUMAN RESOURCES

HUMAN RESOURCES INFO	ONSITE LOCATION	OFFSITE LOCATION	ONLINE URL
Employee Records / Personnel Info
I-9s

FACILITIES

FACILITIES INFORMATION	ONSITE LOCATION	OFFSITE LOCATION	ONLINE URL
Building Deed (if owned)
Office Lease (if rented)

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

FINANCIAL INFORMATION	ONSITE LOCATION	OFFSITE LOCATION	ONLINE URL
EIN
Current Form 990
Previous Form 990s
Current Audited Financial Statements
Previous Audited Financial Statements
Financial Statements
State or District Tax Exemption Certificate
Blank Checks
Computer Passwords
Online Account Passwords
Donor Records
Funding Schedule
Client Records
Vendor Records
Volunteer Records

CONTACT INVENTORY

FINANCIAL

AUDITOR NAME	PHONE	EMAIL	ADDRESS

BANK NAME	ACCOUNT NUMBERS	LINE OF CREDIT
BRANCH REPRESENTATIVE	PHONE	EMAIL	ADDRESS

INVESTMENTS: FINANCIAL PLANNER / BROKER COMPANY
BRANCH REPRESENTATIVE	PHONE	EMAIL	ADDRESS

WHO IS AUTHORIZED TO MAKE STOCK AND WIRE TRANSFERS?	WHO IS AUTHORIZED TO SIGN CHECKS?

LEGAL COUNSEL

ATTORNEY NAME	PHONE	EMAIL	ADDRESS

KEY STAKEHOLDER CONTACTS

STAKEHOLDER NAME	PHONE	EMAIL	ADDRESS

payroll

COMPANY NAME	ACCOUNT NUMBER
PAYROLL REPRESENTATIVE	PHONE	EMAIL

FACILITIES

BUILDING MANAGEMENT COMPANY NAME	REPRESENTATIVE NAME	PHONE	EMAIL

OFFICE SECURITY COMPANY NAME	ACCOUNT NUMBER
REPRESENTATIVE NAME	PHONE	EMAIL

INSURANCE INFORMATION

POLICY TYPE	COMPANY / UNDERWRITER	POLICY NUMBER	REPRESENTATIVE PHONE / EMAIL	BROKER PHONE / EMAIL
General Liability / Commercial Umbrella
Directors & Officers Liability
Retirement Plan
Worker’s Compensation
Health Insurance
Unemployment Insurance
Disability Insurance: Short-Term
Disability Insurance: Long-Term
Life Insurance
Dental Insurance
Long-Term Care

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