Leadership Development
Interim Executive Director Program - Easing Leadership Transition
and then find the next permanent leader who can help the organization to soar! "
When a nonprofit is in a leadership transition or facing a crisis in funding, infrastructure, mission or
board capacity, the logical response may be to hire an Interim Executive Director. The Nonprofit Center has developed a pool of
interim executives to function on a short-term basis (4-12 months) in
the executive director role. These professionals bring hands-on
experience as executive director and help position nonprofits for
permanent hires, while addressing organizational challenges. Filling the leadership gap with an objective interim offers time and perspective for the organization to make its changes to better ensure the likelihood of success when a permanent executive is selected.
It allows the Board to get back to Board business and offers financial feasibility by saving you the cost of benefits, overhead and other employment-related expenses that would total an estimated 32% of salary. In our clients' experience, the savings that an Interim Executive Director provides in the positive changes they make within an organization more than cover the cost of their tenure.
A Nonprofit Center Interim Executive Director brings your organization
- Prior experience as a successful nonprofit Executive Director
- Objectivity
- Support from The Nonprofit Center with its nearly 30 years of experience in and resources on nonprofit leadership and governance
- A special ability and commitment to working in an organization that may be in crisis or turmoil
- Cost savings, including no benefits expenses
Read about how an Interim Executive Director can help turn an organization around >
Contact The Nonprofit Center to find out how an Interim Executive Director might be the best fit for your organization.
Contact us if you are interested in becoming an Interim Executive Director and meet the following criteria:
- have served as a nonprofit executive director for five years
- are not seeking a full-time permanent position, but prefer the challenges of a temporary leadership role
A Cross-Section of Interim Executive Director Clients:
Angel Flight East Centro Nueva Creacion
Connecting Generations Equality Advocates
Mother's Home Philadelphia Folksong Society
The Lighthouse Wyck Historic House
VIA, Lehigh Valley Arc of Delaware county
West Chester Senior Center Point Breeze Performing Arts Center
