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Leading Through Change

2026 Q1

The nonprofit sector is embracing collaboration as a powerful strategy for growth and impact. Instead of viewing mergers or consolidations as a reaction to challenges or fearing impending change, organizations are recognizing these shifts as a catalyst for scaling impact, an opportunity to combine strengths, share resources and amplify their missions. We are deeply grateful for the trust our partners placed in us throughout 2025.

Providing guidance during pivotal leadership shifts and large-scale consolidations is a responsibility we don't take lightly.

The case studies highlighted here, along with our recent Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership podcast, showcase stories of resilience and renewal. They illustrate how Armstrong McGuire Certified Interim Executives—working in lockstep with our clients— have helped to transform obstacles into opportunities, navigating new territory while ensuring critical service delivery remained uninterrupted.

News

The Governance Perspective: Insights from Board Chairs

Executive transitions are pivotal moments that can either stall momentum or unlock new opportunity.

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News

Stronger Together: Combining Strengths for the Social Sector

At Armstrong McGuire, we believe collaboration through mergers or strategic partnerships has the potential to unlock greater capacity, deeper impact, and long-term sustainability.

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Case Study

Durham Children's Initiative

Armstrong McGuire partnered with Durham Children’s Initiative (DCI) to provide interim executive leadership and guide the board and staff through a strategic restructuring, identifying a new permanent Executive Director, recalibrating programs and services, and preparing for a new era of service.

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Case Study

Council for Children’s Rights

Armstrong McGuire partnered with Council for Children’s Rights to provide interim executive leadership and guide the board through a strategic sunset of the organization during a period of significant financial and operational challenges.

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Podcasts

What Nonprofit Leaders Need Now: Guidance from Four Sector Experts

A special multi-state panel of four statewide nonprofit leaders explore what organizations need most as they prepare for an uncertain 2026 — from financial volatility and policy change to workforce burnout.

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Podcasts

Five Finance Skills Every Nonprofit Leader Needs

Many nonprofit leaders step into their roles with deep passion for mission, but far less confidence when it comes to finance.

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