Leadership Change: Here's How to Make It as Painless as Possible

However, that does not mean a nonprofit should neglect potential CEOs outside the organization. The ideal candidate very well may not be right underneath the board’s nose.

“The search for a new CEO should always start with culture and strategy, in that order,” Nardizzi says. “In my view, the two critical components to organizational culture are mission and core values. Ideal candidates will be both dedicated to the organization’s mission and aligned with its core values.