D Crosson Group has over 15 years experience providing nonprofit management support, educating boards and mentoring new executive directors. With an outsider’s perspective and objectivity, D Crosson Group is a powerful resource for strengthening organizations. 

Is Your Nonprofit Facing a Leadership Transition?

Few events in the life of nonprofit organizations are as significant or as stressful as the departure of a founder or executive officer.  With planning, an executive transition can be an opportunity for growth and positive change. This is a time for re-visioning the organization’s mission and direction to ensure continued success in the future.

Why Be Concerned?

A leadership deficit creates organizational instability and can lead to high turnover among staff and board. Uncertainty may cause loss of funding and community stakeholder support. Services may decline or be interrupted as staff lose their focus. The successful management of an executive transition results in hiring a new executive director who is the best match for the re-defined organizational goals and future direction.                                    

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With our help, nonprofits are able to leverage transition as a positive force; addressing important issues, working through the change process, and implementing new strategies and directions to help strengthen their organization. The D Crosson Group has created transition services for nonprofits that focus on two critical areas of need:

Interim Leadership  Experienced, creative interim leadership during this period is crucial. Our interim executives oversee the daily operations of nonprofits in transition, providing stability, expertise and direction. This allows the board time to focus on the search for a new executive so they are able to find the best candidate with the skills needed to lead the organization into the future.  Interim Leadership