Welcome to Interim Executives Academy

Our management tools and service protocols represent nearly two decades of nonprofit interim executive engagements that shape an executive vacancy and transition as a highly unique and strategic opportunity for community impact organizations including associations, labor unions, and congregations.

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Learn more about Third Sector Company

A nationally recognized pioneer in leadership continuity solutions including interim chief executives and chief development officers, succession planningexecutive search and professional development. Go to Third Sector Company.

When an organization faces a leadership transition, we present candidates from Interim Executives Academy to serve as a strategic, short-term leader until the permanent hire is made. Learn More About Nonprofit Interim Executives.

UPCOMING SESSIONS


Introduction to Interim Executives Academy

Online - Friday, December 15

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT 

Interim Executives Academy #18

Online - Tuesdays, Feb 6 - Mar 26

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM PT 


INTERIM EXECUTIVES ACADEMY EXPERIENCE & ENGAGEMENT


Over an eight-week period, the Interim Executives Academy offers a deep-dive immersion experience online that includes lectures, cameo presenters and roundtable discussions. At the conclusion of the Academy, participants will be awarded a certificate of completion and a badge.

Week 1- An Introduction to Interim Leadership

Week 2 -The Engagement Phase

Week 3 - The Diagnostic Phase

Week 4- The Planning Phase

Week 5 - The Intervention Phase, Pt. 1

Week 6- The Intervention Phase, Pt. 2

Week 7 - The Succession Phase

Week 8 - The Pivot Phase

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Learn more about each session on the Interim Executives Academy Fact Sheet.

The graduates of Interim Executives Academy are available to work as vetted, highly-trained nonprofit interim executive directors. From the training and experience at Interim Executives Academy, the graduates are able to provide a series of 6 phases, 13 protocols and 6 interventions to ensure a successful leadership transition. They will also have access to mentorship and coaching through our leadership community of interim professionals.

To learn more about the Interim Executives Academy graduates go to Engage a Nonprofit Interim Executive.

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Advancing the Interim Profession

The creation of The State of the Interim Profession in the Nonprofit Sector professional paper resulted from a national gathering in July 2023 that brought together aspiring and practicing interims representing diverse professionals across age, tenure of service, backgrounds, and experiences.

Authored by Nancy Bacon and Suzanne Zutter we are excited to announce the completion and distribution of a new 20-page document that provides a glimpse into the current practices of interim executive leaders challenged with advancing community impact organizations during executive transitions.

Learn more about the National Interim Leadership Summit.

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An opportunity to Grow Your Nonprofit experience into an Interim leader position

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Ruthann Howell
Seattle, Washington

Ingrid Kirst
Lincoln, Nebraska


Our Clients


Third Sector Company has proudly served over 700 nonprofit organizations across the United States since opening its doors in 2002 through Interim Management, Training, Executive Mentoring or Consultation. Here is just a small sample of the breadth of great causes and organizations that we are proud to serve.

Our Background

Since 2002, Third Sector Company has been a national pioneer in the study and advancement of interim leadership for nonprofits organizations.