Interim Executive Leadership

Assuring Interim Executive Solutions for Local United Ways During a Leadership Transition.

UW Next and Interim Executives Academy by Third Sector Company are working in alliance to create a pipeline of highly trained Interims CEOs who as former United Way executives can provide interim placement and support services to local United Ways experiencing a transition in CEO leadership.
Did You Know?

There are 37 former or current United Way executives that have graduated from Interim Executives Academy. This collective:
• Brings experience leading 56 United Way communities in 26 states.
• Convenes quarterly to remain current on leadership practices and innovations, and the United Way movement and network.
• The next opportunity to join a United Way National Roundtable is Thursday August 3rd 11 am- 12:30 pm. Read more and register HERE.

UW NEXT & IEA Profile
• Doug Yeiser is the latest United Way Next Member and Academy Graduate, serving as Interim CEO, United Way in San Luis Obispo.
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Local United Way Brings in Interim Executive - Third Sector Company
Does Your United Way Have an Interest in Engaging an Interim Executive?

Hire a United Way Interim Executives Academy Graduate and Receive:
  • Experienced leadership for day-to-day operations.
  • A thorough organizational assessment with work plans developed and implemented
  • Development of a nonprofit dashboard
  • Succession planning policies supporting future transitions
  • A revised executive job description to reflect current and future organizational demands
  • Support to decision-makers to select the best permanent CEO
  • Thorough onboarding for the new executive

More information on Interim Placement Services

What is Interim Executives Academy?
An online 8-week, deep-dive immersion experience in the methods and protocols of strategic transition leadership. Graduates gain a proven six-phase approach to interim executive leadership featuring 13 distinct protocols, 6 intervention strategies and a comprehensive package of professional support services. More information HERE.

Learn more about Interim Executives Academy by reaching out to Joan Brown or Carole Peters: Joan Brown:[email protected]
Carole Peters:[email protected]
Ready to Become a Supported Interim Executive of a United Way or Local Nonprofit?

Enroll in the Next Interim Executives Academy
* New Dates TBD- Stay Tuned!
United Way NEXT members receive a 30% discount off the tuition.
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Learn more: Third Sector Company — Interim Executives Academy - Class #17
Leadership Continuity Solutions | Interim Executives & Board Governance - Third Sector Company
About Third Sector Company:

Founded in 2002, Third Sector Company, SPC has become a nationally recognized pioneer in leadership continuity solutions for community impact organizations including charitable causes, professional associations, and congregations. Founded in 2002 by Jeffrey R. Wilcox, CFRE the former senior vice president for community development at United Way of Greater Los Angeles in association with nine seasoned nonprofit executives with extensive experience in serving diverse communities, Third Sector Company was created to “foster a continuity of leadership for the nonprofit sector.”

For more information:
Carole Peters
CEO, United Way NEXT​​​
[email protected]

Keith Barsuhn (former UW executive)
Sr. Strategist, Third Sector Company​​
[email protected]


​More Interim Leadership information can be found at UW Online or watch this video to learn more about Third Sector.
Leadership Continuity Solutions | Interim Executives & Board Governance - Third Sector Company
United Way NEXT’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
United Way NEXT harnesses the passion and experience of current and former United Way professionals for the betterment of each other, the United Way network, and our communities. In achieving this purpose, we aim to create member experiences that enhance a sense of value and belonging by:
  • Embracing the broadest possible view of diversity;
  • Valuing the visible and invisible qualities that make each of us who we are;
  • Believing that every person brings unique perspectives and experiences;
  • Ensuring that the interwoven threads of diversity, equity, inclusion, and access are at work to enhance our members’ experience of belonging;
  • Pledging to hold ourselves accountable for cultivating a culture of belongingness in our various programmatic efforts. 
This ongoing journey requires our United Way NEXT staff, board, committees, and members to embrace intentional behaviors and actions to make it happen! Join us as we ensure every person in every community belongs.

Board approved – 9/11/2023
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