Leadership transitions are one of the most important responsibilities a board will face, yet many are approached too late and without intentional planning. This piece explores what nonprofit boards can learn from the leadership transition at Cassia, one of the largest senior living organizations in the Midwest. Drawing from direct involvement in the process, it [...]
Partner Gerri WIlliams, EdD explores the growing challenge of presidential turnover at Historically Black Colleges and Universities during the podcast "Leadership Stability at HBCUs: Breaking the Cycle of Short Presidential Terms," hosted by Rob Adams and Hunt Scanlon Media. Drawing on her experience advising boards and leading presidential searches, Gerri explores why leadership stability matters, what’s [...]
Presidential turnover at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) has reached a critical point. Recent studies show that the average HBCU president now serves less than three years, around half the national average. This rapid turnover disrupts vision, erodes donor confidence, and strains every part of campus life. What’s driving this cycle and how can boards [...]