Professional interim leadership case studies:
826 Boston: Building organizational capacity
- John set a foundation for future growth within 826 Boston by empowering members of the organization’s senior management team to step up into increased leadership roles and take on added responsibilities.
Helix: From challenge to triumph
- The strategic interim placement was driven by in-depth finance and organizational strategy work, both aligning with Helix’s mission and their commitment to the community.
Dove: Improving culture to drive change
- Dr. Lloyd actively encouraged open communication channels and implemented regular feedback mechanisms to ensure that every team member felt valued and heard
Congregational Library and Archive: Setting the stage for future leadership
- Marty’s leadership acted as a catalyst for transformative decisions, which included, among other decisions, resetting the board’s committee structure to optimize processes, communications flow, and operability.
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Interim leadership and the search process
American Nonprofit Academy Interim Leadership video
(Play the video or podcast at 1.5x and they only take 20 minutes )
Articles on interim leadership
Is an Interim Executive Director the Right Choice? (from Nonprofit Nav)
- [an Interim ED] can provide continuity, objectivity, flexibility, experience, and support while searching for a new permanent leader
The Push and Pull: Declining Interest in Nonprofit Leadership (from The Building Movement Project)
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“Investing in well-functioning (rather than dysfunctional) internal operations so that leaders have the ability to succeed without constant self-sacrifice.
Interim Executive Management: Seven Benefits to Consider (from Bridgespan)
- “[interim EDs] can provide the board with more time to choose the best leader for the organization’s future. Organizations that employ transition consultants also can find numerous other potential benefits.”