A Shared Executive Director Model for ENPOs

Eco Executive Director offers a shared Executive Director role designed to free up your team’s time while strengthening your organization’s administration, operations, and governance.

Our Executive Directors work under your Board’s governance and are accountable to your mission, bringing leadership and oversight without the overhead of a full-time position.

Why a Shared Executive Director?

We know it’s nearly impossible to do everything yourself. Eco Executive Director helps grassroots environmental organizations thrive by taking the administrative burden off your shoulders, so you can focus on impact.
— Jessica Schumacher
  1. Affordable for Smaller Organizations

    • Professional leadership without the overhead of a full-time ED

  2. Predictable Budgeting

    • Shared costs make planning easier and more sustainable

  3. Stable Employment for Leaders

    • Creates a full-time equivalent role with benefits, reducing turnover

  4. Stronger Sector Retention

    • Keeps talented leaders in the environmental non-profit sector

  5. Shared Expertise

    • Organizations benefit from knowledge gained across multiple groups.

  6. Capacity Building

    • Boards and staff receive coaching to step into stronger leadership role

  7. Continuity & Consistency

    • Ensures administration and governance remain steady through staff changes

  8. Reduced Administrative Burden / Focus on Impact

    • Frees up valuable staff time for programs and community outreach

  9. Flexibility & Scalability

    • Services adapt as your organization’s needs evolve.

Our Services

Strategic Planning

Develop and execute organizational strategic plans.

Organization Development

Support the growth and sustainability of your programs

Risk Management

Review and update insurance, ensure compliance.

Finances & Fundraising

Oversee financial health, budgets, grants, and donor development.

Leadership & Management

Provide day-to-day management and leadership training

Board Support

Strengthen governance through board preparation and communications.

Past Shared Executive Directors