The transition to new leadership of a non-profit organization presents significant challenges to both board and staff. It is also an excellent time to examine and modify policies and practices of leadership and governance or engage in board and organizational assessments. The organization may also need interim leadership until a new leader is identified.

PichaSolutions can help by:

• Serving as interim executive director;
  
• Providing leadership to staff and overseeing the programs and services of the organization with particular emphasis on development efforts and volunteer recruitment and retention;
  
• Maintaining and expanding relationships with various stakeholders;
  
• Keeping communications lines open with messages to key stakeholders to dispel uncertainty;
  
• Maintaining oversight of financial matters, budget development and monitoring of expenses;
  
• Monitoring grants to ensure reports are made on a timely basis and renewals are prepared and submitted by due dates;
  
• Providing support to the board in the search process for an executive director;
  
• Supporting the transition to leadership by the new executive director.