Helping organizations thrive through change

At Community Collaborations, we provide fractional executive services and expert guidance during critical moments of change. From interim CEO roles to strategic planning and succession strategies, we help businesses, nonprofits, and family enterprises thrive through transition.

Common challenges we help solve:

  • Ensuring operations run smoothly during leadership transitions

  • Supporting boards in maintaining effective governance

  • Managing emotions and expectations during executive changes

  • Stabilizing and nurturing board, staff, and community dynamics

  • Using metrics to assess organizational strengths and inform leader searches

  • Reducing stress and cultivating excitement about the future

  • Creating thoughtful plans for onboarding new leadership

  • Honoring the past while preparing the organization for what’s next

HOW WE SUPPORT

Leadership transitions are opportunities for growth

From creating philanthropic and grantmaking strategies, to stabilizing day-to-day operations, to preparing for a new leader, we address the vulnerabilities of change while creating space for a stronger future.

SERVICES

Experienced leadership support for pivotal moments

Our services provide stability, strategy, and growth during times of change. Whether you need an interim executive, a succession plan, or strategic guidance, Community Collaborations is here to help. 

Services include:

  • Interim Chief Executive Officers (CEO)

    Experienced executives available for short- or medium-term assignments

  • Transition Planning & Succession Strategy

    Development of succession plans to ensure continuity of leadership

  • Strategic Planning & Implementation

    Assisting organizations in developing comprehensive strategies to drive growth and operational improvements, including foundation operations and grantmaking strategy.

  • Other C-Suite Support

    Providing interim or fractional roles for financial, operational, or administrative leadership.

WHO WE SERVE

We partner with mission-driven organizations ready to evolve

  • Nonprofit organizations
    Mission-driven and philanthropic organizations navigating leadership transitions or organizational restructuring

  • Family-owned businesses
    Enterprises preparing for generational transitions or in need of interim leadership, succession planning, and foundation and grantmaking strategy

  • Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
    Businesses with annual revenues of $5M to $250M seeking expert leadership support and strategic guidance

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Kelly Chopus, founder of Community Collaborations, brings decades of multi-sector executive experience in corporate, nonprofit, and philanthropic leadership. As a certified interim executive and trusted advisor, Kelly has a proven track record of supporting organizations through pivotal transitions, strategic planning, and leadership development. Her collaborative approach and deep expertise empower teams to thrive during times of change.

MEET OUR LEADER

Kelly Chopus

HOW WE ARE DIFFERENT

Trusted, transformative, and ready

Community Collaborations combines deep expertise with a personalized, compassionate approach to ensure your organization is supported every step of the way.

  • Ready from day one

    Veteran leaders who step in seamlessly, managing and guiding without a learning curve.

  • Trusted and transformative

    Proven experience navigating leadership transitions and driving lasting organizational impact.

  • Multi-sector expertise

    Decades of leadership experience across corporate, nonprofit, and philanthropic sectors.

  • Industry-specific knowledge

    Expertise and SMEs for arts organizations, healthcare, and philanthropy.

  • Certified interim management

    Professional training and credentials that ensure excellence in transitional leadership.

  • Relationship-driven approach

    Partnerships built on love, respect, and a commitment to making clients feel at home.

Facing a leadership transition or organizational change? Let’s navigate it together.