RESULTS
YOUR ORGANIZATION MAY FACE SEVERAL CHALLENGES DURING A TRANSITION, from pressing financial concerns, to deteriorating staff morale, to sensitivities in advancing diversity, equity and inclusion. In more than two decades of non-profit leadership, I have won results in these areas and more for the teams I’ve served.
Here is a broad overview of what I bring to your organization as Interim Executive Director.
BOARD SUPPORT
Board members welcome my commitment to transparency, exceptional strategic problem-solving skills, and fresh perspective. I offer recommendations to your board to increase impact and efficiency and then lead staff in implementation. I get the job done well and on time. A sense of humor helps, too.
FUNDRAISING
A seasoned fundraiser who has secured seven-figure grants, doubled organizational revenues, and broken fundraising records, I cultivate revenue so you can achieve your mission.
JUSTICE & EQUITY
As an active contributor to several non-profit Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging working groups, and active work towards a certificate in Diversity & Inclusion, I have diversified boards, conducted salary parity research, and fostered an environment of inclusion and representation at all levels.
20+ YEARS' MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
Transitions make people anxious. I can resolve your prickly management challenges, boost staff morale by listening and solving pain points, and unite your board and staff to achieve common goals.
FINANCE & OPERATIONS
I bring a track record of earning budget surpluses (even while increasing staff salaries), implementing streamlined financial systems, and identifying tactics to make your programs more efficient.
LONG-TERM ED/CEO SEARCH COACHING & ONBOARDING
I leave my clients in good hands. I can inform your job posting, coach your staff and the board on the interview process, and vet your final candidates. I also onboard your incoming Executive Director for a smooth and seamless transition.
“Step by step, Diana built us up. And in the process, one of the things that always struck me that was so special was how much she cared about the staff. It was so important to her that they felt heard, and felt safe, and had a voice. She really established that, and that made the Board’s relationships with the staff much stronger.”