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NATIONAL EXECUTIVE SERVICE CORPS
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 132910091 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE S50Z · Community Improvement · Small ($100K-$1M) · nesc.org
revenue
$222K
expenses
$183K
net assets
$670K
employees
5
program ratio
49%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTING ADVISORY SERVICES TO THE NONPROFIT AND PUBLIC SECTORS.

profile · synthesized from sources

National Executive Service Corps (NESC), founded in 1977, provides management consulting and executive search services to nonprofit and public sector organizations. The organization strengthens nonprofits by deploying experienced volunteer consultants to support strategic planning, board development, organizational assessments, and operational efficiency. NESC serves clients primarily in the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut tri-state area, with a national executive search practice.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Board Development
Strengthens nonprofit boards through recruitment of skilled members, governance improvements, term limits, committee structures, and performance oversight
Executive Search
Retained search service for senior nonprofit roles such as CEO, CFO, Executive Director, and Board Chair; includes candidate sourcing, vetting, interviews, and compensation negotiation support
Operational Assessment
Analyzes internal processes, facilities, technology, and staffing to identify inefficiencies and recommend cost-saving measures, shared services, or outsourcing opportunities
Organizational Assessment
Evaluates leadership and resource capabilities including board effectiveness, management culture, financial systems, staffing, and fundraising; provides recommendations for strengthening the organization
Roadmap
Creates 12-18 month action plans for small or early-stage nonprofits focusing on prioritized goals, action steps, accountability, and performance dashboards
Strategic Planning
Develops 3-5 year strategic plans including situation analysis (SWOT), key priorities, and implementation plans with timelines and responsibilities; typically takes 6-9 months
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 4 activities
    • Conducting organizational and operational assessments for nonprofits
      Performs comprehensive organizational and operational assessments to evaluate nonprofit capabilities, identify inefficiencies (e.g., bottlenecks, duplication, unnecessary costs), and recommend improvements in efficiency, effectiveness, and cost reduction. Recommendations may include shared services or outsourcing of functions such as accounting, HR, and technology.
    • Delivering board development and governance services to nonprofits
      Supports nonprofit boards through recruitment, training, and retention of members; defines roles, responsibilities, and accountability structures; and improves board effectiveness and engagement. Services include succession planning and governance assessments.
    • Delivering volunteer-based management and consulting services to nonprofits
      Recruits and deploys experienced executives, managers, and professionals to provide pro bono consulting services to nonprofit organizations. These services cover strategic planning, board development, organizational assessments, and operational improvements.
    • Providing executive search and leadership placement services for nonprofits
      Offers retained executive search services to identify and recruit senior nonprofit leaders, including CEOs, COOs, CFOs, and Executive Directors. The organization has placed dozens of executives in leadership roles across the United States.
  • Strategic Planning and Organizational Development 1 activity
    • Providing strategic planning and roadmap development for nonprofits
      Develops three-to-five-year strategic plans and 12-to-18-month roadmaps for nonprofit organizations, including situation analysis, key priorities, implementation plans, and performance dashboards. These services typically take six to nine months for strategic plans and three months for roadmaps.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$222K
Contributions & grants$40K18%
Program service revenue$156K71%
Investment income$22K10%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$183K
Program expenses49%
Admin / overhead45%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$86K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$675K
Cash$606K
Investments$5K
Liabilities$5K
Net assets$670K
Liquid reserves40.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -17.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 11
  • BARBARA LINDER — PRESIDENT
  • CATHERINE F HIGGINS — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID SANCHEZ — CHAIRMAN
  • DWIGHT DELAPENHA — DIRECTOR
  • ELEANOR HOLTZMAN — DIRECTOR
  • GERALD D LEVY — DIRECTOR
  • MARC REISS — DIRECTOR
  • MARVIN BERENBLUM — VICE CHAIRMAN
  • MICHAEL BLASS ESQ — DIRECTOR
  • PAULA L PACE ESQ — DIRECTOR
  • TERESA E MCCASLIN — VICE CHAIRWOMAN
relationships · 15

Who they work with

  • AT&T Partner — Source of experienced professionals who serve as NESC consultants
  • Aetna Partner — Source of experienced professionals who serve as NESC consultants
  • CBS Partner — Source of experienced professionals who serve as NESC consultants
  • Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Partner — Partner organization for which NESC conducted an organizational assessment.
  • ExxonMobil Partner — Source of experienced professionals who serve as NESC consultants
  • Heidrick & Struggles Partner — Source of experienced professionals who serve as NESC consultants
  • IBM Partner — Source of experienced professionals who serve as NESC consultants
  • JPMorgan Chase Partner — Source of experienced professionals who serve as NESC consultants
  • McGraw-Hill Partner — Source of experienced professionals who serve as NESC consultants
  • McKinsey Partner — Source of experienced professionals who serve as NESC consultants
  • NESC Network — Network member of itself, indicating self-referential network structure.
  • National Executive Service Corps Network — Member of a network of nonprofit consulting organizations supporting nonprofit management.
  • National Executive Service Corps Network — Member of the network of nonprofit consulting organizations serving the tri-state area.
  • Northrop Grumman Partner — Source of experienced professionals who serve as NESC consultants
  • Time Warner Partner — Source of experienced professionals who serve as NESC consultants
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Customized, Living Strategic Recommendations
    methodology: customized_living_recommendations
    By delivering tailored, actionable, and continuously usable consulting outputs, the organization ensures sustained organizational change because the recommendations are designed as living documents that integrate into ongoing operations rather than one-time reports.
  • Multidisciplinary Team Approach
    methodology: multidisciplinary_consulting_teams
    By assembling teams with diverse expertise in finance, HR, and marketing, the organization addresses complex organizational challenges more effectively because integrated perspectives allow holistic solutions to interconnected problems.
  • Pro Bono Executive Consulting Model
    methodology: pro_bono_executive_consulting
    By deploying experienced executives as pro bono consultants, the organization strengthens nonprofit capacity and effectiveness because it provides high-level expertise at no cost, ensuring accessibility for under-resourced organizations while aligning with mission-driven goals through volunteer commitment.
  • Stakeholder-Engaged Strategic Planning
    methodology: stakeholder-engaged-strategic-planning
    By incorporating stakeholder input, document review, and research into strategic planning, the organization increases ownership and relevance of plans because inclusive processes yield more accurate assessments and greater buy-in for implementation.