Leading a mission-driven organization is never simple. Add a leadership transition to the mix—planned or unexpected—and it can feel like the foundation is shaking beneath your team.
Organizations aren't equipped to navigate these moments with intention. That’s where we come in. We support nonprofits through the uncertainty of leadership change so they can maintain stability, protect their mission, and care for their people in the process.
What Leadership Transitions Typically Look Like:
Leaders are thrown into new roles without support, strategy, or context.
The search for “right fit” ignores evolving needs of the team and the opportunity a new leader brings.
Organizational expectations are disconnected from real on-the-ground work.
Internal toxicity spreads quickly when transitions aren't managed well.
There's no time to pause, reflect, or process between departures and new beginnings.
How We Help:
We help organizations navigate these moments with clarity and care—offering interim leadership, succession planning, and board development that prioritizes both people and performance.
Leadership transitions handled poorly can destabilize entire teams. These offerings ensure culture, communication, and continuity are stewarded through every phase. We strengthen your succession planning with sabbatical policy design, cross-training blueprints, and board/staff onboarding rituals.
Not sure which service fits? Schedule a 30-minute consultation call!
Please note: Annual retainer packages are available for reduced rates, as well as the option to combine multiple services for discounted rates.
Here to support your organization before and through times of transition.
What Leading Well Looks Like.
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"The work we did together was so impactful and gave us a "north star" to navigate the growth and transition. The concepts and frameworks were so helpful to bring clarity to everyone's roles, pillars and goals."
-Director of Operations (executive director transition)
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"The most important outcomes of our work together included moving through the emotions and process of decision-making, to create a documented body of work that supported a healthy transition for both the staff and for the health of the organization.”
-Executive Director (founder role transition)
Transition & Interim Leadership Support for Organizations, Boards, and Teams
Interim CEO/
ED Leadership
When your organization faces unexpected executive transition, leadership gaps, or strategic pivots, we step in to provide your interim leadership. This isn't placeholder management - it's intentional leadership focused on stabilizing operations, advancing key initiatives, and preparing your organization for its next incoming leader. Our approach emphasizes knowledge transfer, relationship preservation, and setting your successor up for success.
*Required minimum of 3 months commitment, recommended 6-9 months.
| Org Budget | Monthly Investment |
|---|---|
| <$500k | $6,000 |
| $500k – $1.5M | $9,000 |
| $1.5M – $3M | $12,000 – $15,000 |
| $3M+ | $18,000+ |
| Travel | Based on distance and frequency |
Executive Director/
CEO Transition Advisory Support
When your executive leader is planning their departure, the transition process can make or break organizational continuity. This focused engagement partners directly with your outgoing ED/CEO to create a comprehensive roadmap for their exit that preserves relationships, transfers critical knowledge, and sets their successor up for success. Rather than scrambling during notice periods, we work proactively to map stakeholder relationships, document institutional knowledge, and create systems that ensure nothing falls through the cracks. This isn't just about logistics - it's about honoring your leader's legacy while protecting your organization's future.
*Required minimum of 3 months commitment, recommended 6 months.
| Org Budget | Monthly Investment |
|---|---|
| <$500k | $3,000 |
| $500k – $1.5M | $4,500 |
| $1.5M – $3M | $6,000 – $9,000 |
| $3M+ | $12,000+ |
Asynchronous Advisory
This advisory package is perfect for the organizations who know they will benefit from support, but aren’t quite sure yet what the specifics of need are. This also provides impactful strategic guidance without the overhead strain of in-person meetings for already at or over capacity staff.
*3 months minimum commitment, recommended 6 months.
| Org Budget | Monthly Investment |
|---|---|
| <$500k | $3,000 |
| $500k – $1.5M | $4,500 |
| $1.5M – $3M | $6,000 – $9,000 |
| $3M+ | $12,000+ |
Audit/Strategic Planning
When you need analysis, a strategic plan or report, or an audit, this is the package for you. Delivery is typically four weeks from receipt of all documents and the finalization of interviews and discovery. We will co-create a scope of work as well as what you will consider success.
| Org Budget | One-Time Investment |
|---|---|
| <$500k | Starting at $5,000 |
| $500k – $1.5M | Starting at $6,500 |
| $1.5M – $3M | Starting at $10,000 |
| $3M+ | Starting at $17,000 |
Succession Planning Workshops
Whether you're planning for an upcoming transition or building organizational resilience, these workshops provide your board and leadership team with practical frameworks for successful succession. Sessions are customized to your organization's stage, size, and specific challenges, combining strategic planning with actionable tools you can implement immediately.
| Type | Investment |
|---|---|
| 45–60 minute presentation | $1,800 |
| 90–120 minute presentation | $2,500 |
| Half-Day Retreat (including facilitated workshops and learning sessions) | Starting at $3,200 |
| Full-Day Retreat (including facilitated workshops and learning sessions) | Starting at $6,000 |
| Travel | Based on distance |
Executive / Shared Leadership Coaching
When navigating a new leadership role, preparing for transition, or strengthening leadership effectiveness, these sessions combine strategic thinking with practical application, developing the skills and confidence needed to lead with impact. For shared leadership models, we establish collaborative decision-making frameworks, clarify roles and responsibilities, and build the trust essential for successful power-sharing.
*3 months minimum commitment, recommended 6-9 months.
| Org Budget | Monthly Investment |
|---|---|
| <$500k | $1,500 |
| $500k – $1.5M | $2,500 |
| $1.5M – $3M | $3,000 |
| $3M+ | $4,500 |
Board Development
Strong governance is the foundation of organizational sustainability. This 6-month engagement includes up to 3 customized board workshops designed to clarify roles, strengthen leadership engagement, and develop succession plans aligned with your organizational needs. Beyond facilitation, you'll receive practical tools and templates that your board can use long after our engagement ends. Whether you're addressing governance gaps, preparing for leadership transitions, or simply wanting a more engaged and effective board, this comprehensive approach builds lasting capacity for strategic oversight and organizational stewardship.
*Required 6-month commitment.
| Org Budget | Monthly Investment |
|---|---|
| <$500k | $3,000 |
| $500k – $1.5M | $4,500 |
| $1.5M – $3M | $6,000 |
| $3M+ | $7,500 |
