Author: Adam Fazio

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Turnover: When It Rains, It Pours

January 20, 2025 No Comments

Nonprofit leadership turnover is hitting record highs—and the talent pool is thin. When a CEO or CDO departs, boards can’t afford paralysis. Vacancies cascade, missions stall, and momentum slips. The solution? Absolute clarity. Define roles, set metrics, and have a data-driven plan in place. With transparency and vision, even messy transitions can become a launchpad for growth instead of a scramble for survival.

Adam Fazio

Adam guides clients through critical change moments, including leadership transitions. A member of Benefactor Group’s talent management practice, Adam has a passion for building strong teams to increase organizational impact and drive growth. Adam also has expertise in strategic planning, operations, program evaluation, communications and fundraising, cultivated through 15 years of leadership experience in the nonprofit sector. Prior to joining Benefactor Group in 2022, Adam was Director of Operations and then Director of Development at Local Matters, a Columbus-based nonprofit focused on increasing food equity. As a volunteer, Adam has served on the boards of healthcare equity and educational organizations. He graduated from Middlebury College with a degree in sociology/anthropology and French.