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Hi, I’m Rebecca
Glad you’re here

I help first-time Executive Directors lead with confidence, exiting Executive Directors leave well, and nonprofit boards prepare for what’s next, before they have to.

Whether you’re stepping into leadership, preparing to step out, or guiding the transition as a board member, my work is grounded in one goal:

Sustainable leadership that strengthens the mission, without burning people out.

You don’t need to do it alone. You don’t need to figure it out as you go.
And you don’t need to run at an unsustainable pace just to prove you’re doing it right.

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"My job is to help you get clear on where and how to spend your time so you can significantly advance mission - without burning out."

Together, we’ll focus on what matters most— so you can lead with clarity, create space for others to grow, and build a future your organization is ready to walk into.

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How can I best help you?

The 1st Time ED

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The Exiting ED

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The Board Managing Transition

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The Cove - The 1st Time ED
a private membership with real-time support, ready-to-use tools, and leadership insights you won’t find in a handbook.

It’s strategic. It’s tactical. It’s relevant.
And it’s shaped by the questions you’re facing right now. Or will. 

Ask any current ED or CEO and they’ll tell you they had to learn too many lessons the hard way. You can skip (most of) the pain and still get the lessons learned with detailed resources all in one place. 

Being a first-time Executive Director is often likened to building the plane while flying it. Alone.

No need to fly alone. My goal is to help you quickly learn what works, build a personal network you can rely on, and lead your organization with the resources you already have.

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The Exiting Executive Director
Leave Well

A strategic service for Executive Directors planning their exit in the next 1–5 years.

You’ve spent years building impact. Now it’s time to hand things off, without everything falling apart.

This isn’t just about finding your replacement.
It’s about:

✅ Making sure your board knows how to lead without you
✅ Turning your role into one someone actually wants
✅ Transferring key relationships so the mission stays strong
✅ And carving out space to figure out what you want next

Most EDs stay too long because they’re scared of what will happen if they leave.

Smart EDs build a plan to leave well to a future they’re excited about.

You don’t have to do this alone. But you do have to start.

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The Board Transition
Succession Planning for Future Thinking Boards

Nearly 70% of nonprofit leaders are expected to step down in the next 5 years.
If your board isn’t planning ahead, you’re already behind.

This service helps you build more than a basic plan.

You’ll create a clear, future-ready roadmap so your next leader isn’t just a replacement, but the right fit for where your mission is going.

You can lead with confidence whether it’s a planned or emergency leadership transition. 

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The Pocket COO - it's like having your own Chief Operating Officer.
The day-to-day issues you’re facing come right out of the
Chief Operating Officer (COO) Playbook.

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About Me

Opening scene: My family left the US just before my third birthday after my dad was hired for an overseas assignment in the oil services. My first significant memories are snorkeling in the clear blue Mediterranean Sea off Malta, navigating narrow paths between tall walls, and beach lunches of spaghetti Bolognese. I was lucky to spend my primary school years through my return to the US as an 11th grader, living in different countries across several continents. Studied journalism and advertising in college and after graduation headed west.

The Career begins: In LA with media advertising for the movie industry.

And Then: Married a sailor and in our travels found my love of impact work through nonprofits. Which surprisingly overlaps in many ways with the advertising industry.

And Then: Worked in nonprofit leadership, on boards, and as a volunteer learning how to develop and implement plans that significantly change lives.

Until: Launching my business in 2018 so I could help on a broader scale.

And Now: I help the overloaded nonprofit executive move into the strategic lane and out of the crisis lane.

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MY BOOK

Not sure about hiring outside help?
Or had a not so great experience?

Imagine starting your day with a trusted expert who is already creating results.Before you even walk in the door. Sound like YOUR favorite DREAM?
This book will show you how to turn that dream into a reality. 

— No more scary consulting nightmares needed.

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