Consulting for Boards
Every nonprofit has a story. There are seasons of energy and growth, times of stability, and moments when the community’s needs shift and the organization must adapt. When a leadership change comes, it often shines a light on these turning points. It’s a chance for a board to pause—not just to think about the next hire, but to step back and ask: Where are we in our life cycle? What does our community need most from us now? And how can new leadership help carry our mission forward with strength and relevance?
Strategic visioning, transition planning, and customized training to align boards with the needs and aspirations of their community.
A leadership change is more than filling a position—it’s a natural point in the life cycle of a nonprofit. Every organization moves through distinct eras of development: start-up, growth, maturity, renewal, or even reinvention. In those moments, the role of the board is to act as a steward of the mission, helping to discern what kind of leadership, culture, and vision are needed to carry the work forward.
At Pierson Henry, we help boards step back and see both the organizational arc and the broader context of the community they serve. Understanding where you are now in that life cycle—and how the needs of the community are evolving—creates clarity for making leadership decisions that are not just reactive, but deeply strategic.
Our founding partners have walked alongside thousands of board leaders through major transitions and transformations. What makes us unique as an executive search firm is that we don’t see leadership change as a transaction but rather as a turning point—an opening to renew intention and culture and align the organization’s next chapter with the needs and aspirations of the community.
How We Support Boards
Strategic Visioning – Big-picture conversations that help boards clarify mission, culture, and direction in light of where the organization is in its life cycle.
Transition Planning – Support to navigate leadership changes with curiosity, clarity, and compassion.
Customized Training – Practical tools to strengthen alignment, communication, and impact.
Our approach equips boards to fulfill their true role as stewards of mission—guiding organizations to serve their communities with strength, relevance, and vision for the future.