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Executive Search
& Succession

Leadership transitions are inevitable, but they don’t have to be disruptive. In fact, with the right guidance, they can strengthen your organization, build confidence among stakeholders, and position you for future growth. Many nonprofits and education institutions find themselves in crisis mode when leadership changes occur. Our job is to make sure that, instead, you're ready to harness that moment for good.

“Transitions are a part of life. They are opportunities to align our steps with our purpose and write the next chapter of our journey.”

Adrienne Maree Brown

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What We Offer

  • We collaborate with your board and executive leaders to identify the key skills and traits needed in a successor. If an internal candidate is promising, we work with leaders to coach and support them to be successful in the transition.

  • We help celebrate your outgoing leader and support key legacy initiatives that will endure beyond their time with the organization. We work with the outgoing leader to ensure a smooth handoff of responsibilities, setting the new leader up for success.

  • We lead the search process process by crafting the ideal candidate profile, identifying and cultivating top talent, managing the selection process with an equity-centered approach, facilitating negotiations, and onboarding the new executive so they can lead with confidence from day one.

  • We provide coaching to help incoming leaders build trust with their teams, communicate their vision effectively, and set the right priorities.

  • Need time to get it right? We provide interim executive leadership, giving your board and staff the breathing room to find the perfect fit.

For Organizational Leaders

We offer personalized coaching to support new executives through their first 90 days, providing ongoing advice on how to navigate relationships, drive initiatives, and communicate effectively with the board, staff, and stakeholders.

For Boards & Investors

We take the complexity and burden of executive transitions off your shoulders, ensuring that your organization maintains momentum and stability through periods of leadership change. We provide peace of mind, knowing that the leadership transition will be smooth, and the mission will remain front and center.

Ready to navigate the future?

Let's chart a course together.