Fractional CEO/COO Services

Services

  • Board and Committee Management

  • Internal Operations and Administration

  • Program and Project Delivery

  • Partnership Development

  • Membership Recruitment and Retention

  • Member Experience and Satisfaction

  • Event Planning and Logistics

  • Education and Credentialing Services

  • Marketing and Communication Strategy and Execution

  • Change Management

  • Team Development

Overview

A Fractional CEO or COO provides executive-level leadership on a part-time or project-specific basis, giving organizations access to high-impact strategic and operational expertise without the full-time commitment or cost. This model is ideal for growing nonprofits, associations, and mission-driven entities navigating transition, scaling, or transformation.

Why Choose a Fractional CEO/COO?

  • You need experienced leadership fast. Whether you're filling a leadership gap, preparing for growth, or stabilizing operations, a fractional leader steps in quickly and effectively.

  • You’re evolving but not yet ready for a full-time hire. Fractional executives offer the right-sized engagement for organizations in flux, giving you flexibility without sacrificing expertise.

  • You need outside perspective. Fractional leaders bring fresh insights, objectivity, and a track record of success across multiple organizations and sectors.

The Value We Bring

  • Strategic Clarity: Align vision, goals, and operations around your mission and future direction.

  • Operational Excellence: Optimize processes, systems, and team structures to support sustainable performance.

  • Leadership Stability: Provide confident interim leadership during periods of change or uncertainty.

  • Capacity Building: Develop internal talent, improve decision-making, and lay the groundwork for long-term success.

  • Tailored Leadership: Customized leadership based on your unique organizational needs.

Benefits of a Fractional Executive

  • Cost-effective access to C-suite leadership

  • Fast traction on strategic priorities or operational fixes

  • Objective guidance through complex transitions

  • Flexible structure, tailored to your stage and scope of need

  • Seamless integration with existing teams and leadership

Organizational Strategy Services

Services

  • Facilitated Visioning

  • Strategic Planning

  • Organizational Alignment

  • Action Roadmap

  • KPI Development

  • Talent Gap Analysis

  • Marketing and Communication Strategy

  • Workflow Mapping

  • Policy, Process, and Procedure Development

  • Board Development

  • Environmental Scanning

  • Governance Structure Analysis

Sterling Advising’s Organizational Strategy Services help mission-driven organizations define clear direction, align leadership, and turn vision into actionable priorities. Whether you’re setting a new course, managing change, or preparing for growth, we facilitate strategic planning that is grounded, participatory, and built to deliver results.

Why Engage an Outside Strategy Partner?

  • Objectivity matters. Internal dynamics and blind spots can stall progress. An external facilitator brings fresh perspective and impartial guidance.

  • You want buy-in, not burnout. A skilled partner can engage stakeholders in meaningful ways, building alignment and commitment without overwhelming your team.

  • It’s more than a plan. It’s a process. The right firm brings proven methodology, industry insight, and implementation savvy to move your strategy from paper to practice.

The Value We Bring

  • Clarity of Purpose: We help you articulate your mission, vision, and priorities with precision.

  • Alignment Across Teams: Our process ensures leadership, staff, and stakeholders are working toward the same goals.

  • Data-Driven Insight: We translate internal and external data into strategic choices that reflect your environment and future opportunities.

  • Actionable Roadmaps: We don’t just leave you with a binder. We co-create clear, practical plans you can implement and track.

  • Customized Support: We get in the implementation with you and create internal structures that empower your team to success.

Benefits of Working with Sterling Advising

  • Accelerated decision-making through structured facilitation

  • Stronger engagement and buy-in from leadership and staff

  • Mission-aligned goals with realistic, measurable outcomes

  • Integrated alignment across programs, operations, and culture

  • Support beyond the retreat from rollout to delivery

Procurement Support Services

Services

  • Procurement Compliance Assessment

  • Process Engineering

  • RFP Development and Contracting

  • Negotiations Support

  • Procurement Training for Leaders and Teams

  • Contract Management

  • Change Management

  • Marketing and Communication

Sterling Advising’s Procurement Support Services help organizations assess and streamline purchasing, improve vendor relationships, and make strategic, cost-effective decisions. Whether you're launching a competitive RFP, reviewing contracts, or strengthening procurement policies, we provide expert guidance that balances compliance, value, and mission alignment.

Why Bring in an Outside Procurement Partner?

  • You need to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local procurement laws and regulations. We provide a neutral third-party review of potential threats and help you make corrective action through alignment, education, and support.

  • You want clarity and structure. Procurement can be complex. An external partner brings proven processes, templates, and tools that reduce confusion and risk.

  • You need neutrality. External facilitation ensures fairness, transparency, and objectivity in vendor selection and evaluation.

  • You're short on capacity or expertise. We provide specialized support when your internal team is stretched or navigating unfamiliar territory (e.g., technology selection, service outsourcing, or grant-funded procurement).

The Value We Bring

  • Streamlined Process: We design and manage efficient, compliant procurement cycles from RFP development to award.

  • Market Insight: Our experience across sectors helps you benchmark pricing, assess proposals, and negotiate smart contracts.

  • Risk Reduction: We help you avoid costly missteps by ensuring due diligence, documentation, and defensible decisions.

  • Stakeholder Alignment: We facilitate decision-making that balances technical needs, budget, and organizational priorities.

Benefits of Working with Sterling Advising

  • Custom RFP templates and scoring rubrics for consistent evaluation

  • Impartial facilitation that protects integrity and public trust

  • Vendor strategy and contract negotiation support

  • Policy review and procurement infrastructure development

  • Time savings for busy teams with limited procurement bandwidth