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Case Study 2: Stabilizing a Nonprofit During Leadership Transition
Client
A Canadian nonprofit with a $6M annual budget whose CEO departed unexpectedly, leaving the organization vulnerable during a critical period of grant reporting, audits, and board oversight.
Challenge
The sudden leadership gap created operational uncertainty, donor concerns, and internal instability. The board needed immediate executive support to maintain continuity and protect the organization’s credibility.
Impact Executives’ Approach
Stepped in as Interim CEO to ensure operational stability
Maintained strong donor and partner relationships to protect ongoing funding
Oversaw the annual audit, year-end closure, and key financial reporting
Strengthened financial controls and internal systems
Advised and supported the board through CEO recruitment and transition planning
Provided temporary leadership to staff, ensuring clarity and continuity
Results
Zero disruption to programs, operations, or donor commitments
Successful, timely completion of audit and financial obligations
Increased confidence among donors and partners
A stronger foundation for the incoming CEO
Seamless leadership transition supported by clear documentation and handover
Outcome
Impact Executives ensured organizational stability during a vulnerable transition period, protecting funding relationships and enabling the board to onboard a new CEO with confidence and continuity.
Case Study 1: A national nonprofit with a $5M budget expanding rapidly across multiple regions.
Challenge
The organization had strong programs but lacked the internal systems and governance required for sustainable scale. Policies were outdated, workflows inconsistent, and reporting to donors and the board unreliable.
Impact Executives’ Approach
Conducted a full assessment of governance, operations, HR, finance, and workflows
Strengthened governance through updated ToRs, committee mandates, and reporting tools
Developed and standardized 10+ policies across HR, finance, operations, and risk
Redesigned key workflows for budgeting, procurement, program reporting, and approval processes
Implemented integrated digital tools for operations and data management
Trained staff and coached leaders for sustained adoption
Results
Clear governance structure and improved board oversight
Consistent policies reducing compliance and operational risk
Faster, more efficient workflows across departments
Reliable reporting that increased donor confidence
Organization successfully scaled to new regions and secured additional multi-year funding
Outcome
Impact Executives positioned the nonprofit with the systems, clarity, and operational strength needed to scale sustainably and deliver greater long-term impact.
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