Your Leadership Transition Dilemma

Your Executive Director has announced their departure, retired, or the position has unexpectedly become vacant. Your board is facing the reality of a 6-12 month search process while your organization can't afford to lose momentum. Staff need direction. Donors need reassurance. Programs need to continue. Strategic initiatives can't stall.

You need experienced leadership to maintain stability during transition. Internal promotions provide familiarity but often lack executive experience. Board members provide governance perspective but face conflicts of interest. Interim Executive Director is the only approach that provides proven executive leadership without the pressure of a rushed permanent hire.

Or maybe it’s your Director of Development or Chief Development Officer who left. You are facing the reality of a 3-6 month search process while you can't afford to pause fundraising initiatives.

You need an experienced fundraiser that can keep you on track towards your fundraising goals during transition, because you and your staff can’t take this all on in addition to your daily duties and the process of hiring a new fundraiser.

The Interim Leadership Solution

Experienced Leadership Without Long-Term Commitment: Access proven executive and fundraising expertise for the exact duration you need, allowing for a thoughtful, thorough search.

Immediate Credibility with Stakeholders: An experienced Interim ED or Director of Development reassures donors, funders, staff, and community partners that the organization is in capable hands during transition.

Objective Assessment and Strengthening: Fresh eyes identify operational improvements, strengthen systems, and position your organization for success, making it more attractive to top permanent candidates.

No Long-Term HR Complications: When the permanent leader arrives, your Interim transitions out smoothly. No awkward reorganizations, no wounded egos, no politics.

Is An Interim Role Right For you?

Consider this approach if:

• Your ED has departed or announced departure and you're facing a 6-12 month search

• You need to maintain donor confidence and stakeholder relationships during transition

• Your staff needs strong, experienced leadership to maintain morale and direction

• You want to avoid a rushed hire that could lead to another search in 18 months

• Your organization has strategic initiatives and fundraising goals that can't afford to stall

• You want to position your organization for success with permanent leadership