One of the most frequent questions we receive is: “Where do we even start when planning for a leadership transition?” A values-aligned transition doesn’t begin with a job posting. It begins with a plan, one that accounts for timing, communication, and what your organization needs to carry forward.

Join the LLC team and guest recruiters for a conversation on how to plan for a leadership transition before it’s underway.

Who should join?

• Executive Directors & Board Members preparing for a current or upcoming transition.
• Managers looking for ways to support their teams through planned change.
• Staff Members experiencing the ripple effects of a leadership transition.
• Consultants interested in LLC’s latest tools for transition planning.

• Linda Nguyen is the founder of Movement Talent, where she helps U.S. social movements identify, support, and develop talent. She previously led staff recruitment and development at Community Change and spent a decade building civic engagement capacity across 500 frontline organizations. Over her twenty-five-year career, she has served on boards spanning democracy, government accountability, and social justice.
• Phuong Quach is a senior nonprofit consultant, executive search leader, and philanthropic advisor with more than 20 years of experience helping mission-driven organizations strengthen leadership and drive social impact. She brings deep expertise in organizational strategy, executive transitions, and network-building, with a nuanced understanding of the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors.
• Melissa Madzel is Founder and Principal of Do Good Connections, a talent advisory for social justice nonprofit and philanthropic leaders and boards. She’s placed executives at organizations including the Ms. Foundation for Women and NEO Philanthropy, with search experience from Koya Partners and Axis Talent Partners. She serves as Board President of Stonewall Community Foundation and lives in Brooklyn.