20 Essential Strategies When Creating a Nonprofit Succession Plan

by Scott Dolan | November 3rd, 2025

Scott Dolan, executive dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, recently contributed to the Forbes Nonprofit Council expert panel post “20 Essential Strategies When Creating a Nonprofit Succession Plan.” Dolan discusses the importance of professional development opportunities.

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