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Leadership Transitions Are Hard. We Make Them Easier.

Leadership Transitions Are Hard. We Make Them Easier. We Make Them Easier.

Trusted transitional leaders who bring clarity, calm, and momentum when you need it most.

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Vacant leadership roles. Uncertainty across teams. Pressure to act quickly.

When a nonprofit leader steps down, planned or not, your mission doesn’t press pause.
You need a stabilizing force to help you ensure a sustainable path forward.
That’s what we do.

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Mission-driven nonprofits supported through leadership transitions
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Experienced, vetted nonprofit professionals nationwide
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of clients report improved clarity and stability within the first month
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If you are facing a leadership transition, an interim can help if...

  • Your Executive Director is leaving, and you're not sure what you need next

  • Transparency and trust are lacking in some areas

  • You know the wrong hire could set the organization back

  • You’re being pulled into the day-to-day operations while trying to plan what’s next

  • There’s tension, burnout, or a lack of alignment across teams

  • Funders and partners are looking for signs of stability

We’re here to help you get through it stronger than before.

What We Deliver

IES places experienced nonprofit professionals into interim leadership roles fast and supports the staff and board leadership through the transition.

But we don’t just fill a seat. We help your organization:

Stabilize Operations

Relieve pressure from overextended staff

Align the Team

Clarify priorities so everyone’s aligned and focused

Prepare for the Next Leader

Create conditions to attract and support an excellent hire

Ensure Continuity

Maintain organizational focus and continuity during change

How It Works

Every engagement follows our proven Prepare–Pivot–Thrive model:

Prepare

We listen to your needs, align with the board, and present pre-vetted leaders.

Pivot

Your interim leader steps in, stabilizing teams, supporting staff, and guiding operations.

Thrive

We help build your foundation for a successful search and long-term sustainability.

Your interim leader prepares an in-depth assessment with a set of strategic recommendations to give the Board a clear, accurate view of the current landscape and a roadmap to confidently move.

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Why Boards, Funders, and Consultants Trust IES

A mission-focused partner with the expertise, network, and values to guide your organization through the transition.

  • Over 200 experienced nonprofit professionals nationwide

  • Ongoing support for each engagement from partners with deep nonprofit and consulting experience

  • Working exclusively with mission-driven organizations

  • Free consultation and no-cost, no obligation matching process

  • Transparent, value-aligned, and fiercely committed to your mission

  • Partners with deep nonprofit and consulting experience, not just recruiters

Might Interim Leadership Be Right For You?

Unlock the full potential of your partner ecosystem.

Navigating leadership transitions can be complex, but they’re also an opportunity to strengthen your organization for the long term. This quick survey will help you explore whether interim leadership could be a smart next step for your nonprofit. Take 2 minutes to get tailored insight into your transition needs.

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  • Might Interim Leadership Be Right For You

Denise Cogman | Former Board Chair, Pathlight

While we could not have predicted the full scope of what lay ahead, Interim Executive Solutions (IES) delivered exactly what we needed at a pivotal moment. David took the time to understand our needs and presented highly qualified candidates. The leader we selected provided a thorough assessment and clear recommendations. His compassion and integrity were evident throughout, and he successfully guided us through a complex merger. IES was a trusted partner throughout. I highly recommend them to any organization navigating a leadership transition.

Mick Hirsch, DOVE, Inc.

Having transitioned into Executive roles both with and without an interim director, I can unequivocally attest to the preparedness of my current organization to welcome me into the job thanks to the professionalism of the interim leader.

Annie Pforzheimer, Board Chair, Women for Afghan Women

We were incredibly lucky to find an Interim Executive Director who could take an organization in near-crisis and guide it towards a self-sufficient future. Our IED was firm when she needed to be, decisive within the parameters we set, and fair and courteous to all.

Brendan Wiltse, Lake George Association Executive Director

Stepping into the Executive Director role at the Lake George Association was made smoother thanks to the thoughtful leadership and stability provided by the interim leader. The transition allowed me to hit the ground running with a clear understanding of the organization's priorities and a strong foundation to build upon, which has been vital to my own success.

Liz Roberts, CEO, Safe Horizon

When our HR leader left in 2024, we were worried about maintaining our key HR functions. I reached out to David, and within weeks, with no fuss, we had a temporary Vice President in place. She was a perfect fit for our needs and culture, and we couldn’t have been happier with the whole experience! I would recommend IES without hesitation – and am sure we will turn to them again in the future.

John A. Shutkin

My expectation when we brought on an interim Executive Director was that he/she would simply make sure we were safely "treading water" until our permanent ED came on board. I did not dare to hope that we could find someone who could not only manage our day-to-day tasks, but actually resolve pre-existing administrative and finance issues, flawlessly handle our permanent search entirely in-house and, even beyond all that, move the organization forward in both short term and long ways. Yet Marcy somehow did all those things. And she also worked wonderfully with our permanent ED to ensure a seamless transition.

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No pressure. No jargon. Just a real conversation about what your organization needs right now.