His diverse background encompasses military service, consulting, and nonprofit leadership, making him a uniquely qualified expert in organizational development and strategic growth.
Prior to Valtas, Derik was the Founder and Managing Partner of Sparrow Nonprofit Solutions, a nationwide consulting firm helping leaders of social sector organizations maximize their world-changing impact. In addition to coaching nonprofit professionals at all levels, Derik has been a nationally recognized speaker and author on various nonprofit subjects, including fundraising, operational excellence, grant research and writing, and board development. In 2021, he published The 40 Laws of Nonprofit Impact. "I’m honored to join the Valtas and CFOS community and support our shared mission of guiding leadership transitions for social enterprises. It’s humbling and inspiring to join such a passionate and experienced team dedicated to empowering world-changing organizations and expanding our impact in current and future markets. Thank you in advance for the opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute alongside you as we work together to help our clients build a better world." said Derik Timmerman. Derik’s previous roles included serving as a senior management consultant at McKinsey & Company and a U.S. Army Intelligence Officer with two combat deployments to Iraq. He earned a Bachelor of Science from the United States Military Academy at West Point, as well as a Master of Divinity, a Ph.D. in Philosophy, and a CFRE certification in fundraising. “For the past six years, Valtas has delivered on our commitment to guide leadership transitions for our nonprofit clients. We’ve had the opportunity to navigate our transition in 2024, and I couldn’t be more excited about our decision. Derik is the right leader at the right time to continue to grow our impact, and I look forward to collaborating with him on Valtas Group's next phase. Derik is strategic, compassionate, and committed to supporting nonprofits in achieving success and will be an exceptional partner and resource to our team and clients.” – Christine Martin, Partner, Valtas Group. About Valtas Group Valtas Group guides leadership transitions within the social sector. Since its founding in 2018, Valtas has built the state’s strongest and most experienced Interim Executive Director team of consultants while serving over 245 clients ranging from The Seattle International Foundation and Crisis Connections to grassroots organizations like Seattle Against Slavery and Babies of Homelessness. During this period, the Valtas Group executive search practice has successfully placed over 86 new CEOs and Executive Directors in Washington, Oregon, and Colorado nonprofit communities. To learn more, contact us at [email protected] or call 425-516-7888.
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This is an exciting step forward that will allow us to help even more organizations as they navigate critical transitions.
Her penchant for philanthropy as well as her proven track record in nonprofit development make her a great fit to lead RMHC in Seattle into a new era.
In this role Troy will oversee CFH’s strategic direction, partnership opportunities, fundraising efforts, and ongoing programming. In speaking of his new position Troy remarked,
![]() The Hepatitis Education Project (HEP) Board of Directors has announced that Apoorva Mallya will be their next Executive Director. Liz Swanson, who served as Interim Executive Director for the last 18 months will be handing over leadership responsibilities and staying on as a consultant to assist with the transition. In response, Board President, Maria Corcorran, has said, As we move forward under Apoorva’s leadership, HEP will continue its mission to reduce morbidity and mortality associated with viral hepatitis. Apoorva brings a tremendous passion for public health service delivery and a strong commitment to serving those who are most vulnerable. We are thrilled to have him at the helm as HEP celebrates 30 years of providing care for underserved communities disproportionately impacted by viral hepatitis.
In speaking of her new role, Amruta said, SCCS's mission is closely aligned with my own philosophy of honesty, integrity, accountability, empathy and inclusiveness which guides my endeavors to fostering strong relationships with all children and families, especially those from diverse and financially insecure communities.
I feel extremely lucky to have the opportunity to serve alongside such an amazing team of staff, volunteers, and supporters. My first two weeks were spent immersed in programming, working side by side with our staff and volunteers. … I’ve met many clients, both here at the food bank and at community events, who have expressed how much our services have meant to their families. ...I’d like to express my gratitude for the warm welcome that I’ve received from our staff, our volunteers, our partners, and supporters. I’m excited about what we will accomplish together in the coming months! “On behalf of the board and staff, we are excited to bring Michele’s vision, passion, and excellence to MoPOP. Our mission is to make creative expression a life-changing force by offering experiences that inspire and connect our communities. Michele’s background and experience are exactly what we were looking for as we grow in Seattle and the global arts community. |
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