Fractional Leadership for Nonprofit Organizations
I work as a Fractional Operations Director or Fractional Program Director for nonprofits that need senior-level leadership but don’t need (or can’t sustain) a long-term, full-time hire at that level. This is often during critical periods of transition and uncertainty when I can provide stability, clarity, and momentum.
Leadership When You Need It Most
Burned Out or Stretched Too Thin?
Fractional leadership is the right fit when:
You’re growing, but your systems, structure, and capacity aren’t.
Strategic work keeps getting buried under day-to-day fires.
No one clearly “owns” operations, administration, human resources, or program oversight.
Consultants have given you a plan, but no one has time to execute it.
Team capacity is stretched thin and burnout is creeping in or already here.
You need senior-level leadership now, but not at a full-time cost.
Where Ownership Meets Execution
As a fractional leader, I am embedded in the organization for a defined number of hours each month. I’m accountable for outcomes, not just advice. I partner closely with staff and leadership to stabilize systems, strengthen operations, and move priority work forward effectively. I carry some of the weight so you can focus on what you do best.
A Fractional Operations Director Can:
Create order out of operational chaos when systems, workflows, or responsibilities have grown unclear
Turn strategic priorities into clear plans that move forward — without adding more work to already stretched teams
Improve how work gets done by clarifying roles, rebuilding processes, and reducing friction
Address operational pain points before they become crises
Fill leadership gaps immediately during turnover, leave, or periods of uncertainty
Support teams through change with clear communication, structure, and follow-through
A Fractional Program Director Can:
Stabilize programs in transition, growth, or recovery so nothing falls through the cracks
Design, pilot, manage, and measure new programs
Support program staff with planning, accountability, and sustainability — or work hands-on as that staff
Align programs with organizational strategy, capacity, and values
Create systems for consistency, evaluation, and long-term viability
Not Bridging Gaps, Scaling Them
The traditional nonprofit models gives you two options:
Hire a consultant who advises from the outside
Hire an coordinator- or manager-level employee who may not have the authority or experience to lead with strategic impact
Fractional leadership offers a third option. It blends senior-level strategic oversight with effective implementation, offering experienced leadership without the cost or commitment of a full-time senior-level salary.
Different From Consulting
Consulting is about recommendations.
Fractional leadership is about ownership and execution.
As a consultant, my work often ends with a plan, report, or set of recommendations.
As a fractional leader, I stay embedded as the work moves forward.
I take responsibility for priorities and decisions while honoring staff capacity, culture, and change fatigue.
I don’t need to be managed, I manage what matters so you can shine.
Case Study: Inglis
I provided senior-level program leadership for the Inglis Impact Accelerator, guiding strategy and supporting day-to-day execution to successfully launch and deliver a cohort-based program for disabled entrepreneurs.
Case Study: Film Pittsburgh
I stepped in to offer strategic operational support during Film Pittsburgh’s executive transition, stabilizing operations and supporting staff and board leadership through a critical period of organizational change.
How We’ll Work Together:
Schedule a Consultation
Your first 30-minute consultation is free! Let’s feel each other out and look for a mutual fit.
Bring Your Tough Challenges
& Big Ideas
Come to your consultation ready to tell me about what you’re working on and where you’d like to go next.
Co-Create a Plan or Chart
Your Next Steps
Your consultation will result in a plan to work together or next steps you can take on your own.