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Interim Executive Director
When your executive leaves, the work can't stop.
I step in as interim executive, usually for [4–12] months, so your board has time to choose its next leader well, and that leader inherits an organization on solid ground.
Result: Stabilized staff and turned around short-term cash operations at the American Truck Historical Society.
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What's included
Steady staff, programs, and donor relationships from the first week
Assess finances and operations, and fix what can't wait
Help the board define what the organization needs in its next leader
Onboard the new executive with a structured handoff
When a permanent search is needed, I help the board prepare and work alongside trusted partners to support a smooth transition.
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Fundraising & Campaigns
Raise more, and build a program that keeps raising.
I've directed campaigns from $1.1 million to $10 million, including one for an organization that had never received a gift above $250,000.
Result: Bethel Neighborhood Center beat its $1.1 million goal by more than $300,000.
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What's included
Campaign feasibility and readiness assessments
Capital campaign planning and direction
Major gift strategy and donor cultivation
Corporate sponsorship and partnership proposals
Fund development plans for staff and board
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Board Governance
Good people, stuck structure? That can be fixed.
I help boards update bylaws, committees, and roles, often finding a path to reform that the current board can support rather than resist.
Result: United three separate boards into one governing board in Hong Kong.
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What's included
Bylaws review and amendment strategy
Committee structure, including governance and nominating
Board roles, terms, and recruitment practices
Board retreats and facilitation
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Strategy & Financial Sustainability
When the numbers aren't working, you need a plan the board can act on.
Clear analysis and options, presented so a board can make a hard decision with confidence.
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What's included
Strategic plans and startup plans for new initiatives
Operating deficit and facility analysis, including sale or reuse scenarios
Executive compensation benchmarking using peer Form 990 data
Board-ready reports and presentations
Starter offers
Start small. See the difference.
Fixed price, fixed scope, and a clear deliverable. A low-risk way to find out if we're a good fit.
Facing an executive departure.
Transition Readiness Review
Interviews with board leaders and key staff, plus a review of finances and commitments. You get a 30-day transition plan and a clear recommendation, presented to your board.
Leads to: Interim Executive Director
STARTING AT $3,500
2–3 weeks
Considering a campaign.
Campaign Readiness Snapshot
A review of giving history, board giving, and top prospects, with conversations with key leaders. You get a readiness scorecard and a verdict with next steps.
Leads to: Feasibility study, campaign counsel
STARTING AT $4,000
3–4 weeks
A board that feels stuck.
Governance Check-Up
A bylaws review, anonymous board survey, and facilitated session. You get prioritized fixes and draft bylaw language for the top three issues.
Leads to: Governance reform
STARTING AT $3,000
3–4 weeks
Setting executive pay.
Executive Compensation Benchmark
Compensation data from 10–12 peer organizations' public Form 990s, matched by size and mission, with a two-page memo your board can act on.
Leads to: Strategy & finance work
STARTING AT $2,000
2 weeks
Want to see me in action.
Board Retreat or Workshop
A half- or full-day session on board roles and fundraising, preparing for leadership transition, or whether a campaign is in your future.
Leads to: Any service
STARTING AT $2,500
Half or full day
Not sure which fits?
Let's talk it through.
A free 20-minute call is the easiest way to find the right starting point.
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Starter fees are credited toward a full engagement signed within 60 days.
How it works
Three steps, no pressure.
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A conversation
20 minutes to understand what's happening and what you need.
Free
2
A starter engagement
A focused, fixed-price project that gives your board clarity and a plan.
From $2,000
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A full engagement
Interim leadership, a campaign, or governance reform, scoped to your needs.
Proposal provided
Ready to talk about where your organization is?
A first conversation is 20 minutes, free, and confidential.