Interim Network & Institute

Unlock your potential.

Armstrong McGuire understands that serving as a permanent or interim nonprofit executive can be lonely. Our team has done both.

So, Strategic Advisor Kathy Ridge created both the Armstrong McGuire Interim Management Institute and Network to provide a highly trained group of interim executive leaders who are ready to serve nonprofits in transition and a community where these leaders can share best practice and learnings from their unique lived experiences.

Certified Interim Executive Stephen Smith said, “The Institute teaches that you are serving the organization at a point where, under the circumstances, you likely have everyone's attention. Kathy encourages us to lean into this unique moment in time to provide valuable third-party perspective.”

No one walks alone. Working in partnership with Armstrong McGuire you have access to our full team of advisors and certified interim executives to help you navigate challenges during interim management engagements.

"The Armstrong McGuire team identifies trends and lessons that help each of us successfully lead organizations through transition." Certified Interim Executive Katie Benston


The Interim Management Institute

Virtual Information Sessions:
March 7, 2025 at noon
September 5, 2025 at noon

Virtual IMI Cohorts:
Spring 2025: April 4 – June 6, noon – 2:00
Fall 2025: October 3 – December 5, noon – 2:00

Criteria for admission includes:

  • Multi-year nonprofit executive management experience as a staff or board member.
  • Change management experience.
  • Business, financial, human resource, and fundraising acumen.
  • Commitment to, study of, and experience with diversity, equity and inclusion.
  • Ability to attend all IMI sessions and complete all homework assignments.
Click Here to Apply for the Interim Management Institute
Click Here to Register for an Information Session

Network Composition and Purpose

A qualified network of nonprofit interim management consultants who share a similar level of competency, experience, and a desire to learn. The network provides professional development, networking and referral opportunities among members and the Armstrong McGuire team. 

Interim Management Network Membership Benefits

Professional development sessions

Access to the Interim Management Coordinator and other members of the Armstrong McGuire team as needed to troubleshoot issues and discuss strategy in strengthening a client’s organizational platform

Network of interim management peers

Referrals to potential engagements

Listing in the Armstrong McGuire Interim Management Directory



Let's Get Started

Questions or concerns, email Katie

Register for Information Session - click here

Complete IMI application - click here