Mary Dell provides holistic services, easily integrating into organizations, and always considering the bigger picture of fulfilling your vision.
SERVICES
Nonprofit organizations face critical challenges during transitional periods, where a gap in leadership or key functions can significantly hinder operations. StopGap Solutions offers interim leadership to bridge these transitions, allowing organizations to assess the necessary skill sets and duties before committing to permanent hires. Through stakeholder interviews and organizational assessments, we ensure continued progress toward strategic goals. For planned transitions, we develop comprehensive succession plans, review community landscapes, and provide action-oriented timelines for offboarding and onboarding. For unplanned transitions, we can immediately assume an interim leadership role ensuring ongoing operations and facilitating the hiring process for the next leader. By contracting with StopGap Solutions, organizations can successfully execute projects without HR burdens or capacity issues. Whether closing out projects with limited time remaining or embarking on multi-year commitments, we ensure project success from start to finish. We recognize the complexity of relationships within nonprofits, particularly between Directors of Development and Executive Directors. Serving as intermediaries, we provide comprehensive supervision and coaching for team members, fostering stronger financial and operational success for the organization.
LEADERSHIP. MANAGEMENT. OPERATIONS.
Stop The Gap!
Let's stop the gap together!
You know what you need to be done, but you’re not quite sure of all the details. StopGap excels at creating flexible project plans for developing circumstances that may require short-term and full-time help or a longer-term need on a part-time basis. Our team excels in transitional situations that help to bridge or stop gaps within an organization including project management, executive transition, and development.
Our goal is to protect and advance what you care about most.
Behind The Solutions
A StopGap solution is a temporary bridge from one place to the next. There must be a way forward, but there is not an obvious route. An experienced guide and partner will help identify the most efficient way to navigate.
What Our Clients Are Saying
TESTIMONIALS
Cheryl Long
Chair, Board of Directors
United Way of Allendale, Barnwell, and Bamberg
"Mary Dell became part of our community, taking the time to understand our dynamics and work with us to build a plan and prepare for new leadership. Her work engaged our board, facilitated our hiring process, and put us in a strong position to onboard a new Executive Director."
Heather McDonald, Executive Director, Five Points Association
Mary Dell brings such positive and compassionate energy to our team. She has a wealth of knowledge, is responsive, and takes expert care of her clients while doing her best to make sure those around her are engaged and taken care of.
Naomi Lett, United Way Association of SC, President and CEO
"Mary Dell Hayes manages complex projects with ease. I trusted her to navigate community-level projects and communicate effectively on behalf of my organization with agency leadership. She is an excellent problem-solver and brings CEO-level talent to whatever job she does while still able to take direction and feedback. She can be trusted with a project without the need for intensive management or oversight – she takes ownership of the work and does it with excellence."
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