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Interim Development Leadership When Fundraising Can't Pause

We stabilize revenue operations, strengthen donor pipelines, and build infrastructure that sets your next permanent leader up for success.

When Organizations Call Us

  • Development Director or CDO resignation/termination

  • ED transition or new ED ramp-up

  • Fundraising stalled (flat revenue, missed goals)

  • Board demands growth but systems are weak

  • CRM/process chaos, inconsistent stewardship

  • Preparing to hire first DD/CDO

  • Major campaign or expansion with no infrastructure​​​​

How It Works

  1. 20-minute scoping call

  2. Rapid assessment + engagement recommendation

  3. Start within X days as needed

  4. Weekly leadership cadence + board reporting (as appropriate)​​​​

What Stabilization Looks Like

  • Stabilize (Weeks 1-3): Rapid pipeline triage, donor risk review, immediate revenue plan

  • Build (Weeks 4-12): Major gifts workflow, stewardship cadence, reporting, board engagement

  • Transfer (Final 4-6 Weeks): Hire-ready playbook, onboarding plan, coaching for incoming leader

Outcomes You Can Expect

  • A functioning donor pipeline with clear next steps

  • Consistent stewardship and reporting cadence

  • Board clarity on fundraising roles + expectations

  • Clean handoff plan for incoming DD/CDO

  • Reduced donor attrition risk

  • Fundraising calendar and execution rhythm

  • Higher staff confidence + accountability​​​​

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