Interim
Leadership
Expert guidance to sustain momentum and drive results during times of transition.
Steady leadership, seamless transitions
In times of change, our experienced interim leaders step in to provide the expertise, stability, and strategic vision needed to navigate transitions with confidence and clarity.
Whether you’re seeking interim communications leadership, development counsel, or executive guidance, we provide the expertise necessary to keep your institution moving forward.
With a commitment to collaboration and adaptability, we integrate seamlessly into your team, quickly assessing your needs, addressing pressing challenges, and creating actionable plans to drive progress.
From managing high-profile campaigns to leading organizational assessments, we provide a steady hand and a clear path forward. Let us partner with you to ensure your institution thrives through every transition.
Steady leadership, seamless transitions
In times of change, our experienced interim leaders step in to provide the expertise, stability, and strategic vision needed to navigate transitions with confidence and clarity.
Whether you’re seeking interim communications leadership, development counsel, or executive guidance, we provide the expertise necessary to keep your institution moving forward.
With a commitment to collaboration and adaptability, we integrate seamlessly into your team, quickly assessing your needs, addressing pressing challenges, and creating actionable plans to drive progress.
From managing high-profile campaigns to leading organizational assessments, we provide a steady hand and a clear path forward. Let us partner with you to ensure your institution thrives through every transition.
Steady leadership, seamless transitions
In times of change, our experienced interim leaders step in to provide the expertise, stability, and strategic vision needed to navigate transitions with confidence and clarity.
Whether you’re seeking interim communications leadership, development counsel, or executive guidance, we provide the expertise necessary to keep your institution moving forward.
With a commitment to collaboration and adaptability, we integrate seamlessly into your team, quickly assessing your needs, addressing pressing challenges, and creating actionable plans to drive progress.
From managing high-profile campaigns to leading organizational assessments, we provide a steady hand and a clear path forward. Let us partner with you to ensure your institution thrives through every transition.
Steady leadership, seamless transitions
In times of change, our experienced interim leaders step in to provide the expertise, stability, and strategic vision needed to navigate transitions with confidence and clarity.
Whether you’re seeking interim communications leadership, development counsel, or executive guidance, we provide the expertise necessary to keep your institution moving forward.
With a commitment to collaboration and adaptability, we integrate seamlessly into your team, quickly assessing your needs, addressing pressing challenges, and creating actionable plans to drive progress.
From managing high-profile campaigns to leading organizational assessments, we provide a steady hand and a clear path forward. Let us partner with you to ensure your institution thrives through every transition.
Expertise you can count on.
Our President, Pete Mackey, and Vice President, Melanie Moran, are highly experienced in serving as interim heads of communications and marketing, having done so for multiple institutions. As part of this work, they have provided counsel to presidents and governing boards, evaluated and restructured communications offices, directed the redesign of new websites, managed communications during crises, and developed new communications and marketing strategies.
Our Vice President for Fundraising, Kim Verstandig, is a seasoned advancement leader with three decades of experience in nonprofit and higher education fundraising. As an interim development leader, Kim provides institutions with stability and strategic guidance during transitions. Her expertise includes evaluating and restructuring development teams, designing comprehensive fundraising strategies, and crafting compelling messaging to inspire donor engagement.
Pete Mackey, Ph.D.
As the founder of Mackey Strategies, Pete brings deep and proven expertise in guiding institutions through complex communications challenges. With decades of experience as a chief communications officer and executive consultant, Pete has served as a trusted advisor to presidents, boards, and senior leaders. His thoughtful approach to interim leadership focuses on empowering teams and helping institutions articulate their mission, navigate crises, and build strategies that resonate with key audiences.
Pete Mackey, Ph.D.
As the founder of Mackey Strategies, Pete brings deep and proven expertise in guiding institutions through complex communications challenges. With decades of experience as a chief communications officer and executive consultant, Pete has served as a trusted advisor to presidents, boards, and senior leaders. His thoughtful approach to interim leadership focuses on empowering teams and helping institutions articulate their mission, navigate crises, and build strategies that resonate with key audiences.
Pete Mackey, Ph.D.
As the founder of Mackey Strategies, Pete brings deep and proven expertise in guiding institutions through complex communications challenges. With decades of experience as a chief communications officer and executive consultant, Pete has served as a trusted advisor to presidents, boards, and senior leaders. His thoughtful approach to interim leadership focuses on empowering teams and helping institutions articulate their mission, navigate crises, and build strategies that resonate with key audiences.
Pete Mackey, Ph.D.
As the founder of Mackey Strategies, Pete brings deep and proven expertise in guiding institutions through complex communications challenges. With decades of experience as a chief communications officer and executive consultant, Pete has served as a trusted advisor to presidents, boards, and senior leaders. His thoughtful approach to interim leadership focuses on empowering teams and helping institutions articulate their mission, navigate crises, and build strategies that resonate with key audiences.
Melanie Moran
Melanie is a seasoned communications strategist with extensive experience in leading institutional branding, storytelling, and digital engagement. Known for her ability to balance creativity with strategic insight, Melanie has helped institutions reimagine their communications in ways that inspire trust and engagement. As an interim leader, she excels at aligning teams, elevating messaging, and implementing initiatives that achieve measurable results.
Melanie Moran
Melanie is a seasoned communications strategist with extensive experience in leading institutional branding, storytelling, and digital engagement. Known for her ability to balance creativity with strategic insight, Melanie has helped institutions reimagine their communications in ways that inspire trust and engagement. As an interim leader, she excels at aligning teams, elevating messaging, and implementing initiatives that achieve measurable results.
Melanie Moran
Melanie is a seasoned communications strategist with extensive experience in leading institutional branding, storytelling, and digital engagement. Known for her ability to balance creativity with strategic insight, Melanie has helped institutions reimagine their communications in ways that inspire trust and engagement. As an interim leader, she excels at aligning teams, elevating messaging, and implementing initiatives that achieve measurable results.
Melanie Moran
Melanie is a seasoned communications strategist with extensive experience in leading institutional branding, storytelling, and digital engagement. Known for her ability to balance creativity with strategic insight, Melanie has helped institutions reimagine their communications in ways that inspire trust and engagement. As an interim leader, she excels at aligning teams, elevating messaging, and implementing initiatives that achieve measurable results.
Kim Verstandig
Kim’s three decades of experience in nonprofit and higher education advancement make her a trusted partner for institutions navigating transitions in development and communications. Her ability to assess team structures, craft compelling fundraising strategies, and build meaningful relationships has helped institutions achieve record-breaking success. Kim’s interim leadership ensures continuity and growth, empowering institutions to sustain momentum and meet their goals.
Kim Verstandig
Kim’s three decades of experience in nonprofit and higher education advancement make her a trusted partner for institutions navigating transitions in development and communications. Her ability to assess team structures, craft compelling fundraising strategies, and build meaningful relationships has helped institutions achieve record-breaking success. Kim’s interim leadership ensures continuity and growth, empowering institutions to sustain momentum and meet their goals.
Kim Verstandig
Kim’s three decades of experience in nonprofit and higher education advancement make her a trusted partner for institutions navigating transitions in development and communications. Her ability to assess team structures, craft compelling fundraising strategies, and build meaningful relationships has helped institutions achieve record-breaking success. Kim’s interim leadership ensures continuity and growth, empowering institutions to sustain momentum and meet their goals.
Kim Verstandig
Kim’s three decades of experience in nonprofit and higher education advancement make her a trusted partner for institutions navigating transitions in development and communications. Her ability to assess team structures, craft compelling fundraising strategies, and build meaningful relationships has helped institutions achieve record-breaking success. Kim’s interim leadership ensures continuity and growth, empowering institutions to sustain momentum and meet their goals.
Let's work together.
We tailor our services to produce the work that moves your mission forward.
Let's work together.
We tailor our services to produce the work that moves your mission forward.
Let's work together.
We tailor our services to produce the work that moves your mission forward.
Let's work together.
We tailor our services to produce the work that moves your mission forward.