Elizabeth helps teams navigate periods of transition and volatility through interim leadership, guiding organizations through transitions that impact the advancement program. 

Elizabeth’s success is measured by how well you thrive after she leaves.

Clients who engage Elizabeth as resident counsel can expect:

Oversight and management of current programs

• Conduct a high-level assessment of your current advancement program, make recommendations, and implement them as appropriate and necessary

• Manage your development team and provide oversight and leadership during periods of transition; motivate the team to do their best work and  manage staff transitions as needed

• Intersect with the board, development, and other volunteer committees

• Manage or assist with the executive search process to attract and retain permanent fundraising staff

• Partner with other C-Suite executives and consulting partners (e.g., program leaders, finance/accounting, marketing/communications, operations, and human resources)

A thought partner and advisor providing confidential support to you, your team, and board leaders

This temporary role allows Elizabeth to offer objective insights and unbiased recommendations for strategically improving your advancement programs. The partnership could lead to:

• Creation of a new or updated strategic development plan and renewed focus on best practices

• Increased communications and collaboration between your organization’s business functions, as they relate to advancement

• Greater board-level engagement, ownership, and consensus regarding your fundraising strategy and goals

• An Exit Memo including a record of Elizabeth’s activity, observations, and prioritized recommendations for your new advancement leader