ImmaCare is seeking a dynamic and experienced Executive Director to lead the organization into its next chapter. This is a unique opportunity to build on a strong foundation and elevate the visibility and impact of ImmaCare’s life-changing services. The ideal candidate will be a strategic and community-focused leader who can partner with the Board, inspire staff, and strengthen relationships across […]
POSITION DESCRIPTION
OPPORTUNITY
The Sharing Shelf seeks a passionate and inspiration leader to join its senior leadership team. The Deputy Executive Director reports directly to the Executive Director and is responsible for the strategic leadership, oversight, and execution of all programs and community engagement efforts. Working in close partnership with the Executive Director and Board, the Deputy Executive Director helps translate organizational […]
As nonprofits move further into 2026, the sector continues to operate in a landscape defined by rapid change, funding volatility, and evolving workforce expectations. The past several years have tested organizations across the country—but they have also revealed important lessons about resilience, leadership, and adaptability.
Debra Hertz, Managing Director of The Strategy Group, has spent the past year working alongside nonprofit leaders navigating these challenges. Her insights offer a practical perspective […]
PLEASE HELP YOURSELF
If you haven’t yet accessed one of our four free downloads, please take advantage of them now—and/or share them with a friend! These great resources are all offered here for your easy access.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
OPPORTUNITY
Waterford Country School (WCS) is seeking a mission-driven Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead its respected special education and child welfare organization at a pivotal moment. The CEO will oversee education, clinical, foster care, and residential programs—guiding more than 150 staff across 320 acres—while keeping children and families at the center of every […]
POSITION DESCRIPTION
OPPORTUNITY
Operation Hope of Fairfield is dedicated to ensuring no one in the community faces hunger or housing instability alone. The organization seeks a dynamic Executive Director to lead a transformative capital campaign and guide the transition into a new consolidated facility, an important moment of growth and change. Partnering with a committed Board, […]
To better understand how artificial intelligence is taking shape across the nonprofit sector, The Strategy Group conducted a brief survey of organizational leaders. The goal was straightforward: assess where Artificial Intelligence (AI) is currently being used, evaluate its impact on organizational effectiveness, understand the status of AI governance, and surface emerging opportunities and concerns. Our sample of respondents was small, 21 nonprofit leaders, but we learned a […]
NONPROFIT PLANNING 101: WHAT’S RIGHT FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION?
If you’re leading a nonprofit in 2026, you already know funding feels less predictable. Staff capacity is stretched. Boards want clarity. Communities need more. The question isn’t whether you should plan. The question is: what kind of planning do you need right now?
At The Strategy Group, we are seeing three distinct planning needs emerge. Confusing them can cost time, […]
The start of a new year often brings momentum—and pressure. New goals, new plans, and an unspoken expectation to move quickly.
But before accelerating forward, many leaders benefit from a pause. That pause is radical reflection.
Designed by Debra Hertz and originally shared in a HAYVN Halftime conversation recorded in the post-pandemic period, this […]
The workplace continues to evolve at a rapid pace. While the shifts we’re seeing are especially visible heading into 2026, they reflect deeper, long-term changes in how work is designed and how people experience it. Workplace culture is no longer defined by where we work, but by how we work together.
Employees are seeking more than just a paycheck—they want alignment with […]
Copyright © 2026 | The Strategy Group, LLC | P.O. Box 1066, Darien, CT 06820 | 203.978.3902 | info@thestrategygroupllc.org | Privacy Policy