Application Guide
How to Apply for Chief Executive Officer, Technical Assistance Collaborative
at Eos Transition Partners
🏢 About Eos Transition Partners
The Technical Assistance Collaborative (TAC) is a nationally respected nonprofit consulting organization dedicated to strengthening systems that support vulnerable populations in housing, behavioral health, and human services. Unlike many consulting firms, TAC focuses exclusively on mission-driven work with governments and foundations, offering a unique opportunity to drive systemic change at scale. Working at TAC means collaborating with top experts and directly impacting policies and programs that improve lives across the country.
About This Role
As CEO of TAC, you will lead a mission-driven organization into its next chapter, balancing strategic vision with operational excellence. This role involves shaping long-term strategy, diversifying revenue, expanding into new markets, and elevating TAC's national influence. The CEO is both a thought leader and a hands-on manager, responsible for fostering an inclusive culture and ensuring TAC's consulting work remains impactful and sustainable.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might start with a virtual check-in with the senior leadership team to review ongoing projects and strategic initiatives. Mid-morning, you could meet with a foundation partner to discuss a potential new contract, followed by an afternoon spent reviewing a policy brief or preparing for a board meeting. The day might end with a one-on-one coaching session with a director, reinforcing TAC's culture of development and support.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Eos Transition Partners Is Looking For
- A seasoned executive with 10+ years of senior leadership, ideally in nonprofit consulting, public policy, or human services, with a track record of scaling organizations and driving revenue growth.
- Deep domain expertise in housing, behavioral health, homelessness, and human services systems, with the ability to speak credibly to government and foundation leaders.
- A proven business developer who has successfully diversified funding streams (e.g., federal contracts, foundation grants, earned revenue) and built lasting stakeholder relationships.
- An empowering leader with strong people management skills, committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion, and experienced in board development and governance.
📝 Tips for Applying to Eos Transition Partners
Tailor your resume to highlight revenue generation and business development wins, such as securing multi-million dollar contracts or expanding into new geographic markets.
In your cover letter, explicitly connect your experience to TAC's mission areas (housing, behavioral health, homelessness) and demonstrate understanding of the policy landscape.
Prepare a one-page strategic vision summary for TAC's next 3-5 years, addressing growth opportunities and potential challenges, to include as a supplement.
Research TAC's recent projects and clients (e.g., HUD, state agencies) and reference specific examples in your application to show genuine interest.
Emphasize your experience leading through change, as TAC is seeking a CEO to navigate growth and organizational evolution.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
["Your passion for TAC's mission and your understanding of the systemic challenges in housing and behavioral health.", 'Concrete examples of how you have driven revenue diversification and scaled impact in a similar consulting or nonprofit environment.', 'Your leadership philosophy, especially around fostering an inclusive culture and developing future leaders.', "Your vision for TAC's future, including ideas for expanding into new markets or strengthening existing partnerships."]
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Review TAC's website and recent publications (e.g., reports, blog posts) to understand their current projects, clients, and areas of expertise.
- → Look into TAC's funding sources and major contracts (e.g., with HUD, SAMHSA, or state agencies) to identify potential growth areas.
- → Read about the leadership transition and any strategic plans or annual reports to understand TAC's current priorities and challenges.
- → Research the broader policy landscape in housing and behavioral health, including recent federal initiatives like the American Rescue Plan or state-level innovations.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting a generic cover letter that doesn't reference TAC's specific work or mission. Tailor every application to show you've done your homework.
- Focusing too much on past titles rather than concrete achievements in revenue generation, business development, and scaling impact.
- Underestimating the importance of cultural fit—TAC values inclusivity and collaboration, so avoid an overly authoritative or top-down leadership narrative.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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