Bauer Consulting Group

07/10/2024

In the spirit of connecting good people doing good work, I want to share about Ben Barker and his team at Hoan Marketing, who helped create my Bauer Consulting Group logo and website.

The products were amazing and working with Ben and the team was great. I am going to use Hoan moving forward for all my brand needs.

I highly recommend reaching out to Ben for your digital needs. You can see his portfolio and reach out at

Amplifying mission-driven nonprofits & businesses Learn More Amplifying mission-driven nonprofits & businesses Learn More full-spectrum digital marketing—for a change Hoan Marketing "helps the helpers" reach more supporters online. Our approach is simple but effective: listen to our partners' visi...

01/05/2024

My current client, Guest House of Milwaukee has officially launched the search for its next CEO. Guest House is an amazing organization that has huge heart, deep community ties, and lots of potential. See more info below:

05/11/2023

Question: What is Fractional Leadership?

Answer: A flexible solution to leadership that allows organizations to access the skills of experienced and successful leaders without the full-time commitment. It is a way to bring in experienced senior executives to help lead and grow the organization, while managing costs and resources. Fractional Leadership provides access to executive-level thought leadership, strategy, and expertise in a variety of areas including operations, marketing, finance, and human resources. This flexible approach allows organizations to quickly and cost-effectively add resources to their team, while still having access to the same quality of leadership they would get from a full-time executive.

Fractionals United is a great community being built by Karina Mikhli. Karina explains in a simple table the differene between Fractional Leaders, Consultants, Interims, and Advisors.

Fractional* employment is a growing trend​ and here to stay, yet it isn't the same as other part-time work and/or consulting and therefore has its own unique challenges. The below chart highlights...

05/09/2023

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Fractional Leadership is a type of leadership that supports organizations by providing experienced executive-level leadership on a part-time and/or consulting basis. This type of leadership is especially beneficial in the nonprofit sector where organizations may have limited resources and staff. Fractional Leadership can provide the necessary expertise, experience and guidance to help the organization grow and succeed. By utilizing fractional leadership, nonprofits can benefit from having an experienced executive-level leader without having to commit to a full-time executive position. This type of leadership offers a cost-effective and efficient way to support the growth and success of the organization. Additionally, fractional leaders are often able to offer a fresh perspective and new ideas that can help the nonprofit move forward.

05/03/2023

I am excited to annouce that I have been selected to join the membership of the Interim Executive Network (EIN). EIN strengthens nonprofit organizations experiencing leadership transitions by providing access to a network of experienced, professional interim executives.
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05/01/2023

The value of Interim Executive Leadership in nonprofits...as told by AI:

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Interim executive leadership can bring significant value to nonprofits in several ways:

- Continuity: When a nonprofit organization loses its executive leader, it can cause disruption and uncertainty. Interim executive leaders can step in quickly and provide continuity, ensuring that essential operations and programs continue without interruption.

- Stability: Interim leaders can provide stability and direction during a time of transition. They can help the organization stay on track and maintain its mission, vision, and values.

- Objectivity: An interim leader can bring an outside perspective and a fresh set of eyes to the organization's operations. This perspective can help identify areas for improvement and opportunities for growth.

Strategic Planning: An interim leader can help the organization reassess its strategies and goals, identifying areas for improvement and developing new approaches to address challenges.

- Leadership Development: Interim leaders can provide coaching and mentoring to staff members, helping them develop leadership skills and gain valuable experience.

- Energy: Interim leaders can energize the organization and staff. They can help boost morale, build trust, and motivate staff members to work towards common goals. This can be particularly important if the organization has experienced a period of uncertainty or change, as it can help reinvigorate the organization and position it for future success.

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04/28/2023

Spent the morning educating 8th Graders at Greenfield Middle School about careers in the nonprofit sector through . Thanks for having me GMS! Also I learned that my sense of humor doesn’t translate to an 8th grade audience.

04/12/2023

Happy to wrap up an Interim Executive Director Contract with Eras Senior Network out of Waukesha and Milwaukee, WI. Great group supporting older adults. I wish them luck under the leadership of their new leader Darryl Anderson