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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.

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.

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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:

  • Interim Executive Directors

  • COOs

  • 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.

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What to Expect From the IES Process

Our engagements always begin with a conversation. We learn:

  • Where your organization stands today

  • What challenges you are facing

  • What leadership support you need most right now

Then, we:

  • Identify and recommend two or three qualified, pre-vetted candidates

  • Enable you to support the best match for your needs and culture

  • Draft a detailed scope of work and contract for all parties to review

  • Begin work immediately, with a clear plan and shared expectations

  • 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.