interim services

LG Impact principal Len Gutman provides leadership during transitions, ensuring fundraising and marketing operations continue seamlessly while strengthening long-term strategy. This role is ideal for organizations undergoing leadership changes, restructuring, or preparing for a capital campaign.

Fundraising Leadership & Stability

• Serve as the temporary lead for all development and marketing functions.
• Maintain donor relationships and ensure continuity of fundraising efforts during transitions.
• Oversee grant writing, major gifts, corporate partnerships, and events.

Strategic Assessment & Planning

• Evaluate the current fundraising pipeline (major donors, grants, annual giving).
• Identify immediate revenue opportunities and risks.
• Develop or refine a 3-6 month fundraising plan to stabilize income.

Donor & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary liaison for key donors, funders, and board members.
• Lead major gift cultivation and stewardship efforts.
• Represent the organization at networking events and donor meetings.

Marketing & Communications Oversight

• Align brand messaging across digital, print, and media platforms.
• Optimize donor communications (email campaigns, impact reports, social media).
• Strengthen public relations and storytelling to attract new supporters.

Team Management & Transition Support

• Supervise development and marketing staff, providing coaching and direction.
• Assess team structure and recommend efficiency improvements.
• Assist in the recruitment and onboarding of a permanent hire.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Audit CRM/database management and recommend upgrades.
• Streamline donor acknowledgment and reporting processes.
• Document fundraising SOPs for future teams.