# Episode 279: Succession Planning at All Levels: How to Not Get Caught in Bad Transition

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Podcast: [Around with Randall](https://stenobird.com/podcast/around-with-randall-2161516)
Published: 2026-04-28T09:07:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.hallettphilanthropy.com/podcast/episode-279-succession-planning-at-all-levels-how-to-not-get-caught-in-bad-transition
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Duration seconds: 1619

## Resource

Succession planning isn’t just a CEO issue. It’s a frontline necessity in a nonprofit sector where turnover is constant and stability is fragile. When organizations fail to plan, they risk revenue disruption, donor attrition, and cultural erosion that can take years to rebuild. The strongest nonprofits don’t react to transitions. They prepare for them by developing internal talent, protecting relationships, and creating clear operational frameworks. Done right, succession planning isn’t about replacing people. It’s about strengthening the entire organization before change ever happens.

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