The popular Compassion Kansas workshop series continues in October with a new session designed specifically for nonprofit organizations.

“Succession Planning” will be presented from 1-5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, by the Wichita State University Center for Community Support & Research (CCSR).

There is no charge for the workshop, but reservations are required and space is limited.

Call (316) 978-3843 or (800) 445-0116 with questions or to make reservations.

Succession planning

The number of baby boomers in executive positions points to sharply rising national trends of leadership transitions taking place at nonprofits. This trend has serious sustainability implications for these organizations.

Planning for the succession of an executive director or other key leadership is difficult to consider but critical to sustaining your organization’s mission and outcomes.

The workshop will provide an introduction, “Succession Basics: Emergency Backup Plan and Succession Policy.”

CCSR staff members Kevin Bomhoff and Sam Demel will be the workshop presenters. Bomhoff is a licensed master social worker with 30 years of experience serving Kansans in a variety of management and leadership roles. Demel brings 20 years of nonprofit experience.

'High-impact nonprofits'

Another free Compassion Kansas workshop is set for Wednesday, Nov. 9. The workshop, "Creating High-Impact Nonprofits," will connect guests to the six practices of high-impact nonprofit organizations identified in Forces for Good.

Participants will understand the research found in Forces for Good, apply the Six Practices of High-Impact Nonprofits to their own organizations, create a plan of action and explore possibilities for collaboration with other participants.