Katie Weeks

Experience

1. Senior Advisor

   Armstrong McGuire & Associates

   Mar 2017 — Present · NC, US

   Armstrong McGuire is a full-service nonprofit consulting firm specializing in organizational planning, leadership development, executive recruitment, and fundraising.As a Senior Advisor, I partner with mission-driven organizations to help them navigate change, growth, and leadership transitions. My work centers on executive search, interim leadership, and coaching—helping boards and leaders align people, purpose, and performance in ways that strengthen both the organization and the individual.I bring over 20 years of nonprofit experience and a calm, people-centered approach that blends insight, structure, and empathy. Whether guiding a board through the complexities of hiring a new CEO or facilitating an interim leadership transition, I help organizations move forward with clarity and confidence.Key Areas of Focus & Impact:Lead and facilitate executive and CEO searches across arts, education, health, and community sectors.Support interim leadership engagements, matching seasoned professionals with organizations in times of transition.Support Armstrong McGuire’s Interim Management Institute, supporting leaders interested in interim work and connecting them with nonprofits in need of experienced guidance.Facilitate board and staff retreats, creating spaces for reflection, connection, and shared purpose.Provide leadership and team coaching grounded in Positive Intelligence (PQ), DISC, and Driving Forces assessments to strengthen collaboration and communication.

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

  Non Profit Managment Certificate

  2007 — 2009

• Authentic Leadership Advisors

  Authentic Leadership course work

  2020 — 2020

• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

  BA, Theatre & Communication

  1997 — 2001

• Duke University

  Executive Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

  2018 — 2018

Skills

• Teaching
• Public Speaking
• Strategy
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Administration
• Social Media
• Stewardship
• Budgets
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Annual Giving
• Project Planning
• Leadership Development
• Strategic Planning
• Market Analysis
• Board Development
• Training
• Volunteer Management
• Fundraising
• Event Planning
• Event Management
• Non-Profit Administration
• Performing Arts
• Grants
• Board Relations
• Philanthropy
• Budgeting
• System Administration
• Nonprofits
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Team Building
• Program Development
• Management
• Program Management