CEO Roundtable (In-person)

Designed for nonprofit CEOs and Executive Directors, this roundtable creates a confidential space to explore challenges and opportunities in leadership. Discuss topics like strategic planning, board relationships, organizational culture, and long-term vision. Through peer-to-peer learning and networking, you’ll gain valuable insights, share strategies, and connect with leaders who understand the complexities of driving a mission-centered organization.

November's Topic: Planning for the Future: Navigating Leadership Transitions and CEO Succession in Nonprofits

Leadership transitions are inevitable, but with intentional planning, they can also be powerful opportunities for renewal and growth. This panel brings together experienced nonprofit leaders to explore best practices in CEO succession planning. Topics will include preparing for both planned and unexpected departures, engaging the board in the process, developing internal leadership pipelines, and ensuring mission continuity during times of change. Attendees will leave with practical tools and strategies to create thoughtful, resilient succession plans that safeguard their organization’s future.

Featured panelists:

Dr. LaRhonda Magras, Oasis Center

Pat Lawson, Leadership Middle Tennessee

Rodger Dinwiddie and Sandy Schmahl, STARS Nashville

Marsha Edwards, Martha O'Bryan Center

Dr. Katy Baugus, Tennessee Justice Industries

Space is limited. If your plans change after you make your reservation and you are no longer able to attend, please email dave@cnemt.org as soon as possible so that those on the waitlist may be offered a space in the session.

(*CNEMT reserves the right to move in-person workshops to Zoom or an alternate location if public health conditions or other logistical considerations warrant.)

*Workshop times are Central Standard Time.

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Registration deadline is November 3rd, 2025.