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Why Nonprofits Choose IES in Times of Transition
When everything feels uncertain, you need a steady partner who has done this before and knows how to get you to what’s next.
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Leadership Vacancies Create Stress. We Help You Regain Control.
When a nonprofit loses a key leader, whether unexpectedly or through a planned departure, time, trust, and clarity become urgent. Board members often face pressure to figure things out quickly, while staff, funders, and stakeholders wait for reassurance.
Interim Executive Solutions is built for this moment. We step in with calm, experienced leadership that buys you time, relieves internal pressure, and helps you move forward with confidence and strategy.

We Don’t Just Fill a Seat. We Build What Comes Next.
Nonprofit organizations often face:
Our seasoned interim executives are not simply placeholders. Each one brings a strong track record of senior leadership, deep nonprofit knowledge, and the ability to strengthen your internal capacity during a critical time. The goal is not just to maintain operations, but to help you emerge stronger.
With over 200 pre-vetted network members nationwide, we can provide:
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Interim Executive Directors
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COOs
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CFOs
Why Boards, Search Firms, and Funders Trust IES
IES brings insight, continuity, and values-driven support to Boards and nonprofits.
We align directly with your Board
and your priorities
We offer objective, strategic perspective when it’s needed most
We lead with values like inclusion, transparency, and collective action
We are not a search firm. Instead, we support your search process with insight, leadership continuity, and capacity-building
We understand the nonprofit sector and have supported hundreds of organizations during sensitive transitions
We offer counsel and candidates with no obligation or fee, so let’s connect.

What to Expect From the IES Process
Our engagements always begin with a conversation. We learn:
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Where your organization stands today
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What challenges you are facing
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What leadership support you need most right now
Then, we:
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Identify and recommend two or three qualified, pre-vetted candidates
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Enable you to support the best match for your needs and culture
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Draft a detailed scope of work and contract for all parties to review
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Begin work immediately, with a clear plan and shared expectations
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Assign a dedicated Partner Liaison to ensure smooth communication and support throughout the entire engagement
We typically invoice monthly. Contracts can be extended as needed or ended with 14 days’ notice.
What Our Interim Leaders Do for You
Our interim leaders step in with clarity and expertise to stabilize your organization, assess urgent needs, guide strategic actions, and support your team—all while preparing the path for long-term leadership success.
Understand Needs
Interview stakeholders to understand your challenges and needs
Assess Operations
Provide a rapid, objective assessment of operational priorities
Plan with Your Team
Collaborate with your staff and board to implement a plan of action
Support the Transition
Support the team through the transition period
Guide Leadership Search
Offer insight that helps inform your future leadership search
Temporary Capacity. Permanent Impact.
Transitions can feel like disruption. With the right partner, they can also be transformational.
IES helps you restore momentum, reduce internal stress, and build a stronger foundation for the future. We are not just here to stabilize your organization. We are here to position you for what’s next.
Let’s Talk About Your Transition
Whether you are planning a change or facing one right now, we are here to help.