Leadership Transition and Executive Search Support

Nonprofit executive leaders are turning over at higher rates because of retirement, new opportunities, and a high-stress environment often magnified by scarce financial resources.

Long believers in the potential of people and the value of strong leaders, the DeVos Family Foundation is supporting organizations located and operating in Orange, Seminole, Osceola, and Lake Counties, Florida, with an opportunity to seek financial support for leadership transitions and executive search.

Organizations 6-24 months away from the transition of their top leader are eligible to apply for up to $30,000 of consultant costs. Grants cover costs to help the organization prepare for and implement a smooth transition or to hire an external resource to lead and conduct the executive search process. The fund aims to help organizations facilitate thoughtful and advanced planning for transitions. The grants are not for organizations in crisis transition or for those who are able to conduct the executive search themselves and fund resources are limited.

Eligibility:

1. 501(c)(3) Public Charity in good standing.
2. Located and operating in Orange, Seminole, Osceola, or Lake Counties, Florida.
3. Funds are to be utilized only for the transition of the organization’s top executive or paid leader.
4. Funds are to be utilized for the planned transition of the organization’s top staff leader within the next 6-24 months.

Uses of Funds:

1. Consultants or outside contractors that are contracted specifically to plan and implement the transition process or are hired to lead the executive search process.
2. Contractor or consultant should demonstrate expertise and experience in this area.
3. Contractor or consultant could be an individual, company, or a capacity-building program such as the Edyth Bush Institute.

Application 

If your organization would like to apply for a leadership transition or executive search support grant, please apply here.