Interim Management

What types of assistance could an Interim manger provide?

An interim manager could assist an organization in a period of transition or change by temporarily assuming any of the functions that would be the responsibility of an Executive director, Deputy Director or Program Manager, including:

• Analysis of administrative and program needs
• Program design and supervision
• Development of job descriptions for new positions
• Staff recruitment
• Financial management
• Development Management
• Board training

Why would an organization retain an interim manager rather than hiring additional management staff?

Long range, these should be staff functions. An organization however might find itself in a transitional period where there is an immediate need for senior management capabilities but the organization is not ready to fill that need with a permanent position. This could occur, for example during a search for a new Executive Director, during a period of rapid change when the management needs have not yet become clearly defined, etc.

Who would the interim manager report to?

The interim manager would report to the Executive Director or, when serving as an Acting Executive Director, to the Board. The relationship with the Executive Director would be collaborative. The interim manager would assist the Executive Director (or the Board) to develop the management structures needed to strengthen the organization.

Is an interim manager and employee or a consultant?

The interim manager would be retained on a consulting basis on an hourly, daily or weekly basis. The organization would not be responsible for benefits, insurance, taxes, etc.

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