Many organizations and business have not planned Transitions of their business or organization. Several entities are offering a variety of programs and initiatives in an effort to assist small businesses and Not-for-profit organizations.
The following organizations call help by offering nonprofit organizations and nonprofit organizations as they go through their transition. In addition to navigating different phases of the succession process.
Personal leadership and professional development; helping emerging leaders prepare for future responsibilities. Other initiatives include the following.
The Central New York Community Foundation offers a variety of programs that can assist nonprofit executives and boards during different phases of the succession process.
LeadUp CNY – designed to help emerging leaders prepare for their future responsibilities in higher roles through the development of personal and professional leadership skills.
Marsellus Executive Development Program – An opportunity for nonprofit leaders to identify and build on their strengths as a nonprofit leader, elevate their thinking and connect with a strong group of peers.
Strategic Partnership Fund – Supports organizations seeking to create new synergies in and between nonprofits, such as mergers and affiliations, that will enable them to enhance program delivery and achieve more effective and efficient use of limited financial and human resources.
Establishing a Fund – Nonprofit organizations that decide to dissolve operations may want to extend their mission and legacy with the development of a fund at the Community Foundation.
Examples include:
• Onondaga Citizens League-Syracuse 20/20 Fund
• Westminster Presbyterian Northside Concerns Fund
• Corinthian Club Fund