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Interim Executive Directors

Whether planned or unanticipated, the departure of an executive leader can result in a loss of direction and momentum. For those organizations that need a steady hand at the wheel during the vital search for a new permanent leader, an Interim Executive Director is a great option.

ESC offers the Chicago area’s first and largest pool of highly experienced and trained Interim Executives. Coming from long successful careers as executive directors of a wide variety of nonprofits, ESC Interims are talented and skilled leaders who provide calm, insightful stewardship for organizations in transition. Their temporary services create the time and space the board of directors and other stakeholders need to recruit the best candidate for permanent leadership. Additionally, an Interim leader can help the new arrival get started without an overwhelming learning curve or impending crises. Among the benefits of utilizing an ESC Interim are:

• Guaranteeing uninterrupted workflow and stability for programs and services
• Providing an unbiased and expert arbitrator during the time of transition
• Clarifying expectations of new leadership and maintaining positive staff and board morale
• Recognizing a leader’s departure and preparing the organization for a new Executive Director