I was very skeptical about hiring an interim executive director but they were a fantastic leader and exactly what we needed. I also appreciated the engagement and support from Third Sector Company.
Jeremy Pepper, Board of United Way of Amarillo & Canyon, TX
AWARD-WINNING SERVICE
The recognition by Manage HR Magazine reflects over two decades of dedicated community leadership helping interim executives from a variety of backgrounds create intersectionality between the business models of nonprofit organizations with a methodical process for strategic transitional leadership.
Interim Executive Values
Interim Management is Purposeful
The entire goal of a transition leader is to advance an organization’s community purpose.
"Our interim cared deeply about the organization and its success and handled a lot for us." Arun Baheti, Board Member of Program for Torture Victims, Los Angeles, CA
Interim Management is Transformational
Interim CEOs foster processes and structures that support people to build new capacities to make their own best decisions to further evolve the cause.
"Our interim was just what FishWise needed at its moment of crisis. She brought strong Executive Director skills to the board, the leadership team, and the organization as a whole. But more than her 'hard skills', she brought the 'soft skills' that were even more important. She has a unique combination of sincere empathy, a commitment to listen deeply, and a willingness to collaborate with strong personalities to find a path forward." George Leonard, PhD, Board Chair of FishWise, Santa Cruz, CA
Interim Management is Methodical
Demonstrating well-defined leadership processes that are evidence-based and measurement-oriented is a core principle of an interim leader.
"We walked them through creating a new budget, outsourcing their financial management and developing financial transparency. Finally, we set them up to apply for state and federal grants! And we raised money while we were in process." Arthur Padilla, Interim Executive of Peace Community Center, Tacoma, WA
Interim Management is Profound
Interim executives can build authentic diversity, inclusion, equity and access by identifying and addressing preconceptions that exist in an organization’s culture through shared learning and awareness.
"I feel truly blessed to have been connected with our Interim ED, and this connection wouldn't have been possible without Third Sector Company. I also learned so much from the Board Chairs Academy." Victoria Gazulis, Board Member of Challenge Day, Concord, CA
Interim Executives Academy
Every Third Sector Company interim candidate receives comprehensive interim executive training through Interim Executives Academy, an 8-week program that teaches seasoned nonprofit executives to follow a methodical transition management process.
Week 1 - BRANDING: Interim Leadership as a Profession & Methodology
Week 2 - ENGAGING: Setting Shared Expectations with Stakeholders
Week 3 - ASSESSING: Facilitating a Shared Reality among Diverse People
Week 4 - PLANNING: Demonstrating the Power of Incremental Strategy
Week 5 - MANAGING: Getting Back to Basics in Key Nonprofit Functions
Week 6 - TRANSFORMING: Imaging Future Success and Leadership
Week 7 - TRANSITIONING: Recruiting and Onboarding the Next Leader
Week 8 - ADVANCING: Final Exam & Being Part of a National Movement
Learn more about each session on the Interim Executives Academy Fact Sheet.
Academy graduates will also have access to mentorship and coaching through our leadership community of interim professionals.
United Way Next Alliance
United Way Next and Interim Executives Academy are working in alliance to create a pipeline of highly trained Interims CEOs who as former United Way executives can provide interim placement and support services to local United Ways experiencing a transition in CEO leadership.
There are 37 former or current United Way executives that have graduated from Interim Executives Academy. This collective:
- Brings experience leading 56 United Way communities in 26 states.
- Convenes quarterly to remain current on leadership practices and innovations, and the United Way movement and network.
Doug Yeiser is a United Way Next Member and Academy Graduate, serving as Interim CEO, United Way in San Luis Obispo. Learn more about the partnership of United Way Next and Interim Executives Academy.
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