02/02/26
Earshot Jazz Announces Dr. Stephan Blanford as New Executive Director
After a national search for a new Executive Director, following the retirement of John Gilbreath last year, Earshot Jazz has...
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What Makes Valtas Special
What makes Valtas different is how we show up when leadership uncertainty hits. We start by listening—to understand your mission, your culture, and what’s at stake in this transition. From there, we move quickly to bring stability, insight, and care to your organization’s most critical moment. Every engagement is customized to your needs, whether through interim leadership, executive search, or board support.
Our team has been where you are. We’ve led nonprofits, served on boards, and guided hundreds of organizations through change. We understand the weight of leadership uncertainty and the responsibility that comes with stewarding a mission through transition. That experience means we know how to steady the ship, protect your mission, and give your board peace of mind that the best is yet to come.
150+
Leadership Transitions Guided
95%
Client Satisfaction Rate
10+
Nonprofit Sectors Served
50+
Board Retreats Facilitated
Our Core Services
Valtas has guided hundreds of nonprofits through leadership change. We provide interim executives, conduct executive searches, and support boards to ensure stability, continuity, and confidence through every stage of transition.
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Interim Leadership
Valtas provides experienced Interim Chief Executive Officers and Interim Chief Development Officers who bring stability, clarity, and momentum during times of transition. Our interims step in quickly to lead teams, strengthen operations, and prepare the organization for its next permanent leader.
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Executive Search
Valtas conducts executive searches that connect nonprofits with exceptional, mission-aligned leaders. Our process is personal, thorough, and board-centered—focused on finding the right long-term fit to carry your organization’s mission forward with confidence.
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Advisory Services
Valtas partners with boards to lead retreats, guide strategic planning, and support succession planning. Our advisors bring seasoned insight to strengthen governance, align leadership, and ensure the board is prepared to navigate change with clarity and confidence.
Honored By The Communities We Serve
...exceeded our expectations
“We can’t be happier with Scott’s leadership as our Interim Executive Director. He has exceeded our expectations of an interim leader and really helped to stabilize the organization in a difficult time. We are delighted to work with him and appreciate the value he is bringing. I think one of the greatest indications of satisfaction is a customer’s willingness to be a reference, and I wouldn’t hesitate to be a reference to Valtas as a partner for interim ED services.”
...supportive and thorough
“We had the pleasure of working with Dr. Catherine Cushinberry on our strategic plan, and the experience was both supportive and thorough. Her expertise in guiding us through complex challenges and helping us clear, actionable goals was invaluable. Dr. Cushinberry provided insightful strategies tailored to our non- profit’s mission and effectively engaged our staff, partners, and volunteers throughout that process. She leads with joy, and thanks to guidance, we now have a focused, sustainable plan to achieve our long-term vision. I highly recommend her services to anyone seeking a dedicated and innovative strategic planning consultant.”
...approachable and trustworthy
“Tacoma Community House has course corrected and grown exponentially in the last year due to our partnership with Valtas in selecting the right leader for our organization and local community. I cannot think of a better fit and appreciate Amy’s leadership of our search process. I can say without exaggeration having served on multiple senior leader search committees, the work with Valtas and the outcome was the most approachable and trustworthy search I have engaged with to date.”
...really grateful
“We’re really grateful to all of you at Valtas for offering this vital service for nonprofits and doing it so well. Liz was everything we could have hoped for in an Interim. She was warm, supportive, pragmatic, calm, and an effective leader to both the staff and Board. I really appreciated that she not only kept operations running, but helped us assess Jubilee’s strengths and weaknesses and make plans for improvement in the future. Liz has also been very helpful in onboarding our new ED and supporting her through the process. The fact that we asked to have her stay on as a consultant to our new ED is testament to how much we value her knowledge and skills.”
...exactly what we needed
“Can’t imagine these past few months without Laura. She was integral in getting West Side Baby stabilized. Her organizational assessment was spot on. Her expertise, calm approach, and willingness showing up onsite during a time when the staff really needed it was exactly what we needed. We knew when we were hiring Valtas that we were getting not only an experienced Interim but that she was backed by having a full team. WSB’s board was grateful for all of the Valtas resources to support Laura and us during such a challenging time.”
Insights from Valtas
Sector insights, perspectives, and thought leadership from Team Valtas.
01/28/26
Oxbow Names Anne Lowe as Executive Director
After a comprehensive national search Oxbow welcomed Anne Lowe as their new Executive Director earlier this month. Her hiring comes...
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06/19/25
Event Recap – 4 Views on Nonprofit Boards and Fundraising
In the most recent installment of our virtual series on Nonprofit Board Empowerment, we tackled one of the most debated...
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04/28/25
Event Recap – 7 Secrets to Recruiting High-Impact Board Members
Earlier this month we held our first webinar, “Building Your Dream Team: 7 Secrets to Recruiting High-Impact Board Members,” in...
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Let’s Talk About Your Organization’s Future.
Every leadership transition begins with a conversation. Tell us about your organization’s goals, challenges, and vision for the future—then let’s explore how interim leadership, executive search, or board support can help you move forward with confidence and clarity.