Placing Interim Executives and Providing Transition Technical Support for Nonprofits Since 2002
Third Sector Company places interim executive directors (CEO, COO, Development) with purposeful and profound leadership continuity expertise to charitable organizations of all sizes and sectors, including associations, congregations and foundations.
Our Interim Executives Academy advances academic models in transition management through a 7-week program and continuing education opportunities. We elevate national standards of practice for the nonprofit sector through National Forums and research reports on interim leadership designed for board members, funders and regional/national organizations.
As a national resource center for the interim executive profession, Third Sector Company offers six technical assistance support services:
Interim Executive Placement when an organization faces a leadership transition, interim executives can be engaged to serve as a strategic, short-term leader until the permanent executive begins - Find an Interim
Certificate Education Programs, including the 7-week Interim Executives Academy program and National Forums featuring authors, researchers and practitioners - See Upcoming Events
Succession Planning Workshops to prepare before the next leadership transition as resource development by a nonprofit's staff and board of directors - Contact Our Leadership Specialists
The Interim Executives Billboard, the nation's only job listing service available to nonprofit organizations to advertise their interim executive positions directly to our 800 graduates - Contact Us to Learn More
A Structured Peer Advisor Program available to any engaged interim executive at work anywhere in the United States or Canada
Alumni Roundtables as a national network of local and special interest affinity groups
"TOP INTERIM PLACEMENT PROVIDER IN THE NATION 2026"
The recognition by Manage HR Magazine reflects over two decades of dedicated community leadership helping interim executives from a variety of backgrounds create intersectionality between the business models of nonprofit organizations with a methodical process for strategic transitional leadership.
Meet Our TEam
Kristin Baur
Senior Program Coordinator - Interim Development Directors Academy
Gig Harbor, Washington
Bonita Duncan
Senior Program Strategist - National United Way Interim Leadership Roundtable
Lebanon, New Jersey
Erick Seelbach
Senior Program Strategist - Nonprofit Leadership Continuity Solutions - Pacific Northwest
Tacoma, Washington
Meet Our Interim Advisors & Academy Faculty
Meet Our Interim of the Year
Rebecca Lane Named 2023 Nonprofit Interim Executive of the Year
Rebecca Lane has not only left her mark on environmental, educational, housing, business, justice, food, and health causes throughout the Pacific Northwest, her work has also demonstrated the impact of strategic leadership to nonprofits in transition. For outstanding contributions to the interim executive profession, Lane has been awarded Nonprofit Interim Executive of the Year by Third Sector Company.
