Erin McPartlin is a seasoned nonprofit consultant with over 25 years of experience in nonprofit management and purpose-driven leadership. As a former Executive Director, Erin brings valuable insights and expertise to other leaders and board members, helping them navigate the complexities of strategic growth, impact, and sustainability. She has a deep understanding of the clarity, leadership, organizational design, and infrastructure necessary for long-term success.
Erin specializes in guiding teams through essential processes that clarify their organization’s identity, capacity, needs, and priorities. Her approach fosters forward-focused, 360-degree leadership, driving growth, innovation, efficiency, and sustainability.
Recognizing the delicate ecosystem within each organization, Erin respects the crucial role that every leader and team member plays in maintaining a healthy dynamic. She is particularly skilled at supporting organizations during leadership transitions, working closely with boards and search teams to mitigate risks and ensure smooth transitions.
Erin equips organizations with tools, resources, and practical strategies to optimize roles, build capacity, and enhance overall effectiveness. Her approach emphasizes a balance between visionary thinking and pragmatic execution. She empowers leaders to envision goals, inspire others, and implement the systems and processes necessary for success.
Erin is recognized for her strategic vision and expertise across a multifaceted portfolio, including program and curriculum design, board and staff development, philanthropy and fundraising, and event and financial management. Certified in board consulting through BoardSource, Erin is a sought-after facilitator of leadership retreats and strategic planning sessions, guiding organizations through periods of challenge, vulnerability, and growth.
After 22 years as an Executive Director, Erin transitioned to full-time consulting, offering advisory and interim support to nonprofit organizations. She holds a degree from Marquette University and remains actively engaged in her community just outside Chicago, where she and her husband are raising their four daughters.
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