Valtas Names New Managing Partner

We have an exciting announcement to share! We have named Derik Timmerman as our new Managing Partner.

​Timmerman is a purpose-driven transformational leader dedicated to helping talented professionals and cause-driven organizations excel. ​​​His diverse background encompasses military service, consulting, and nonprofit leadership, making him a uniquely qualified expert in organizational development and strategic growth. ​In speaking of his new role Derik has said,

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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.

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.

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.