FIRST LANDING cONSULTING
STEADY LEADERSHIP WHEN YOU NEED IT MOST
I guide organizations through abrupt executive shifts and fix critical infrastructure to give your board essential security. I intervene to secure daily workflows, support your team, and fine tune your core processes.
First Landing Solutions
First Landing Consulting helps nonprofit organizations navigate leadership transitions and strengthen the systems behind their mission. Working from Urbana, IL and Coimbra, Portugal, I provide interim executive leadership, operational assessments, and practical data support. With First Landing Consulting, boards can maintain continuity when a leader departs, keeping staff supported and essential programs moving while the organization plans its next steps.
My Operations Rescue work identifies bottlenecks across tools, policies, governance, and workflows, then delivers clear recommendations and estimated costs. You decide which improvements to prioritize, from targeted fixes to broader system changes. We also help nonprofits make donor data more useful through cleanup, integrations, and CRM guidance. First Landing Consulting offers hands-on support tailored to your organization’s needs, helping your team build a more reliable foundation for sustainable impact. Reach out to discuss what your nonprofit needs next.
01.First Landing Interim Leadership
When an executive director exits, boards need breathing room. I step in to anchor your team, keeping operations rock-solid while you search for your next leader. I make sure payroll runs, programs deliver impact, and staff feel supported. Bonus: Every interim role includes a free Operations Rescue Assessment in the first 30 days. On day 30, you get an itemized menu of recommended system overhauls—giving your upcoming permanent director a friction-free runway to succeed.
02.Operations Rescue
Running a small nonprofit means you can’t afford clunky systems. I audit your critical operational lifelines—CRMs, data, board governance, staff policies, and workspace tools—to expose hidden bottlenecks draining your time. You’ll get a clear diagnostic report paired with an itemized menu of solutions and estimated costs. You choose exactly what to rescue, whether it’s a quick fix or a complete system overhaul. Let’s make your tools work for your mission.
03.Data Rescue
Is messy donor data or a clunky CRM keeping your small team stuck in the mud? I audit your database ecosystems to map out the leaks, duplicates, and bottlenecks holding your fundraising back. You’ll receive a clear diagnostic report paired with an itemized menu of fixes and estimated costs. Choose exactly what you need—from a swift data cleanup and integration fix to a complete CRM migration. Get your data on solid ground so your mission can take off.
Baseline Assessment
Empower your mission. I identify critical gaps and provide a master plan to ensure your nonprofit remains resilient and impactful.