IMMEDIATE INTERIM OPPORTUNITY Interim Chief Executive Officer Reports to: Board Location: Kitchener, ON (Hybrid) Duration: 6 Month Hybrid

Our client, a well-established, community-based not-for-profit organization, is seeking an Interim Chief Executive Officer to provide executive leadership during a period of transition.

This is not a caretaker mandate. The Board is seeking a seasoned interim leader to stabilize, assess, and reposition the organization—balancing day-to-day operational stewardship with a forward-looking transformation agenda. The mandate will ultimately prepare the organization for the successful onboarding of a permanent CEO.

The Mandate Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Interim CEO will operate as a trusted advisor, change agent, and organizational stabilizer, with a dual focus:

Executive Stewardship Provide visible, credible leadership across the organization, ensuring continuity of operations, culture, and stakeholder confidence Maintain organizational performance across programs, fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and community presence Partner closely with the Board to ensure sound governance, transparency, and alignment on priorities Act as the primary spokesperson, sustaining strong relationships with donors, partners, government stakeholders, and the broader community Ensure continued compliance with regulatory, financial, and operational requirements

Strategic Assessment and Transformation Conduct a rapid but thoughtful assessment of the current state across strategy, operating model, financial sustainability, and organizational effectiveness Evaluate the leadership team and broader talent base, identifying strengths, gaps, and development opportunities Identify opportunities for revenue diversification, partnership development, and operational improvement Provide the Board with clear, objective insights and actionable recommendations on the organization’s future positioning Refresh or refine the strategic plan, ensuring alignment with evolving community needs and financial realities Lead and support the early implementation of priority changes to improve performance and organizational resilience

Capital Campaign & Fundraising Leadership A critical component of the mandate will be to strengthen and help steer a significant fundraising agenda, including oversight and advancement of a capital campaign. Provide executive leadership to an existing or emerging capital campaign, ensuring clarity of case for support, governance structure, and execution discipline Partner with the Board and campaign leadership to recalibrate strategy where required, including campaign readiness, target setting, and donor segmentation Actively engage in donor relationship management, including cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major donors and institutional partners Support and, where appropriate, lead key donor conversations, bringing credibility and confidence during a period of leadership transition Strengthen the organization’s overall fundraising capability, including team structure, performance expectations, and pipeline management Identify opportunities to diversify revenue streams, expand partnerships, and enhance long-term financial sustainability Ensure alignment between the strategic plan and fundraising narrative, reinforcing a compelling and fundable vision for the organization Provide the Board with clear visibility into campaign progress, risks, and required interventions

Key Priorities Stabilize and align the leadership team during a period of uncertainty Strengthen internal culture, engagement, and accountability Enhance stakeholder confidence and external reputation Clarify strategic direction and establish a credible forward plan Create a strong, well-documented platform for the incoming permanent CEO, including clear priorities, team assessment, and execution roadmap

Candidate Profile The successful candidate will be an experienced interim or transformation-oriented CEO-level executive, ideally with exposure to complex, multi-stakeholder environments in a not-for-profit organization.

They will bring: A track record of leading through transition, ambiguity, and change Strong experience in strategy development and execution, organizational assessment, and transformation Depth in board engagement and governance, with the judgment to balance support and challenge Demonstrated ability to assess and strengthen leadership teams, including coaching and performance management Commercial acumen, including financial oversight and revenue development Highly developed stakeholder management, communications, and public-facing credibility A leadership style that is transparent, pragmatic, and engaging, with the ability to quickly build trust and alignment

Why This Role This assignment offers a meaningful opportunity to: Influence the future direction of a respected community organization Support a Board committed to thoughtful evolution and impact Lead a mandate that combines diagnostic insight with tangible change delivery—not simply holding the line

PLEASE SEND YOUR CV (AS A WORD DOC) TO: Interim.Applications@LHHknightsbridge.com (Subject: Job Title)

LHH Knightsbridge Interim Management is a service to help our clients address a wide range of scenarios including leadership support due to sudden departures, driving key change initiatives or leading transformation projects. Our interim executives step in with minimal downtime to meet specific objectives and deliver results. All have held senior positions in the past and have now chosen to offer their unique depth and breadth of experience to organizations on a limited engagement basis.

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Lee Hecht Harrison Knightsbridge Corp. is committed to providing equitable treatment and accommodation to ensure a barrier-free recruitment process. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and our AODA policy, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of the hiring process. If you require accommodation to apply or if selected to participate in an assessment process, please provide your accommodation needs in advance to the Recruitment Lead for this opportunity.

We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

June 2026