Interim Nonprofit Executive Services

Meet Ruth Ann Riposa, Director of Development, QA and Executive Services. Ruth Ann’s journey is one of purpose. With over 20 years of experience spanning nonprofit, for-profit, and government human services, she has a unique ability to step into organizations and drive meaningful change.

Now, through ProNexus, Ruth Ann and her team are expanding their reach, providing expert financial leadership to more community-based and nonprofit organizations when it’s needed most. With a proven track record of leading nonprofits with budgets ranging from $10 million to $30 million and managing teams of 50 to 500 employees, Ruth Ann consistently drives meaningful and measurable results.

When stability matters most, ProNexus and Ruth Ann Riposa provide the expertise to propel your mission forward.
If you work for a nonprofit—or know one—that’s looking to grow, navigate leadership transitions, strengthen financial strategy, or simply gain expert guidance, Ruth Ann is ready to connect. Whether you need interim leadership, financial expertise, or a trusted partner to support your mission, we’re here to help.

Our Services Include:

Board Engagement
Board/Executive Director Relationship Building
Policy Review + Development
Personnel Oversight
Fiscal Oversight
Change Management
Strategic Planning
Fund Development Planning
Executive Transitions
Leadership Development
Grant Reporting + Compliance

Additionally, our Interim Executive Services work seamlessly when paired with our Retained Search Services to ensure your organization stays on track while we identify the perfect full-time executive hire. If you need immediate leadership, we can fill the gap with an experienced interim executive who can stabilize operations, drive key initiatives, and set the stage for long-term success. Many of our clients leverage both services together, allowing us to turn their organization around and ensure a smooth transition when the permanent hire is in place.

Join our community of over 100 community-based organizations.

Our experience spans nearly every role in the nonprofit sector, from hands-on program delivery to executive leadership. We understand the daily challenges of juggling competing priorities and are here to support you every step of the way.

Whether it’s strategic planning, navigating leadership transitions, or offering leadership development and training, we’re committed to keeping your team and board aligned and moving toward long-term growth and success.

But don't just take our word for it - hear it directly from our clients!

When a large community-based organization faced the abrupt departure of its CFO, financial management gaps threatened its stability. Without an experienced leader, the organization would have struggled with:

Financial reporting inconsistencies
Operational inefficiencies
Low staff morale

Our interim executive stepped in immediately, bringing financial expertise, implementing improved reporting systems, and mentoring existing staff. Within six months, the organization saw:

Stronger financial controls
Improved operational efficiency
Increased board confidence in fiscal oversight

The result? A seamless transition to a new permanent leader, with the organization positioned for long-term success.

What makes ProNexus different from other firms?

We are truly a one stop shop and can tailor our wide range of services to meet your organizations exact needs – whether they are short term or long term, we are the solution. Many times, organizations find themselves working with a staffing firm to fill a position, working with a consultant from another company on a project, outsourcing finance duties elsewhere and having current employees work outside of their roles to cover gaps. When organizations turn to ProNexus, we can are able to meet all of their needs within ONE firm! That means working with ONE point person that ensures 100% satisfaction on the services provided and ensures all of the ProNexus services being delivered are coordinated for efficient and quality outcomes every time.

What are some signs that your organization could use our assistance to get on track?

- Retirement, resignation or leave of absence from a member of the c-suite or finance teams.
- Items like the 990, CFR, and financial audit have not been done timely.
- Financial statements are not prepared timely
- There is employee turnover
- The organization is not passing internal and external audits
- There are Human Resource and Finance policies and procedures that either need to be written, reviewed, and/or revised.
- There is client and/or stakeholder dissatisfaction with the quality of services being delivered by the organization.

Can we use ProNexus to supplement current c-suite roles or do specific project work?

YES! We know that leaders in c-suite roles often need some additional training and development. We can come along side that professional and help develop them specific to what the organization’s needs are. Whether it be helping them navigate the unique role they are that tasks them with reporting out to a board of directors and overseeing a variety of roles or improving compliance and stakeholder satisfaction, we can come along side them and equip them for long term success. We also do specific project work. Just get awarded a grant to start up a program? We can bring in a professional to do the start up, hire the permanent leader and team members and create the infrastructure for a successful program. Need a struggling program turned around quickly? We can quickly assess the program and work with the larger team to have that program turned around in timely fashion.

What is the benefit of pairing ProNexus Retained Search with Interim Executive Services?

When your organization has a gap in CEO/Executive Director or any of the C-Suite roles, the impact on daily operations and the employees is experienced immediately. By ProNexus being able to have a temporary leader available immediately while we do the retain search allows for zero gaps or interruptions while we do the retain search for the most qualified candidate. It provides the organization with time to select the best candidate for them and then allows for a thorough handoff from our interim leader to the selected candidate – win win win for everyone!

OUR STORY

Nonprofits face unique challenges including funding shifts, leadership transitions, and evolving community needs. A sudden executive departure or leadership gap can leave your organization vulnerable. This is where our Interim Executive services come into play.

Why Choose Our Interim Executive Services?

Turning Challenges into Opportunities

Leadership that Makes an Impact

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Together, we can create lasting impact.