A 40-Year-Old National Nonprofit Transitions from Founding CEO to New Leadership

The Challenge

After four decades of impact, a national nonprofit faced a pivotal leadership transition as its founding CEO prepared to step down. To ensure stability and future growth, they needed to modernize systems, align stakeholders, and manage leadership succession.

The Solution

We partnered with the incoming CEO to navigate the transition while driving execution on key priorities:

• Led strategic planning efforts, aligning the Board, state affiliates, and staff around a shared vision.

• Provided back-end leadership support, helping the CEO balance multiple senior leadership responsibilities.

• Developed and implemented execution strategies to strengthen the organization's long-term sustainability.

The Results

• Successfully transitioned leadership while maintaining operational stability.

• Strengthened internal alignment, positioning the organization for long-term growth.

• Expanded partnerships and strategic initiatives, reinforcing the nonprofit’s national impact.

Looking Forward

With a clear strategy after a successful leadership transition, this nonprofit is well-positioned for growth, innovation, and long-term success.