The baby-boomer generation grew up in a period of social and political change, and many of them channeled their passions into mission-driven careers in the non-profit sector. As these leaders face retirement and transition in their own lives, the non-profit organizations they have founded and run are facing transitions for which they are usually [...]
Most non-profit organizations are familiar with the benefits of a strategic plan – the immediate benefit of mindful thinking about mission, goals and strategies, as well as the future benefit of having a well-thought out plan to refer to over time, and as circumstances change. However, according to BoardSource’s “Leading with Intent” report, only [...]
(And the advantages of using an interim executive) When nonprofits face leadership transitions, they often resort to using someone already involved with the organization, such as a staff or Board member, to run things temporarily. Here are the disadvantages of doing that: Board member. Most volunteer Board members do not have experience as [...]
“I just sat down with my coffee to review my emails – and there it was – the email from the executive director giving the Board notice that she is leaving.” –said every Board member and Board Chair about their recurring nightmare, ever. Whether it is the result of a organizational crisis, or a long-anticipated [...]
The non-profit sector is finding it more and more effective to use interim executive directors during a period of transition. Usually, the trigger for a Board of Directors to hire an interim executive director is the current executive’s departure or retirement. An interim executive is able to keep the organization running, to calm nervous staff, [...]
I have more than 20 years experience in non-profit and government management. Like the other experienced members of the DC Interim Executive Network, I have spent decades writing grants, generating reports, developing budgets, and drafting policies and procedures for every aspect of running a non-profit organizations. We have managed difficult employees, unhappy clients and concerned community [...]
Many Boards, as they consider the possibility of interim leadership during a transition, express concerns about an interim executive director’s lack of experience in working with the unique concerns of their particular organization. That fact is, experienced interim executive director have usually worked with non-profit organizations of many different sizes, ages and locations. They [...]
