A Fractional COO provides the same level of senior operational leadership as a full time COO, but works part-time, temporarily, or on a retained basis. Organizations engage a Fractional COO when they need immediate expertise, structure, and execution support without hiring a full-time executive.

Fractional COOs are often brought in to:

• Stabilize finances and operations

• Build systems, processes, and team structure

• Support growth, change, or transition

• Prepare an organization for scale or a future full-time hire

We work with startups and small-to-mid-sized nonprofit and for-profit organizations.

Project work is best for organizations with a clearly defined need, timeline, and outcome. These engagements are scoped up front with specific deliverables (for example, an operational assessment, system implementation, or policy buildout) and are completed within a set timeframe.

Retained services provide ongoing, fractional leadership and support. This model is ideal when you need consistent operational oversight, strategic partnership, and hands-on execution over time. Retainers are typically structured around a set number of hours per month and allow for flexibility as priorities evolve.

Custom engagements are designed for organizations with complex, evolving, or cross-functional needs that don’t fit neatly into a standard package. These engagements combine elements of project work and retained support and are tailored to your organization’s goals, capacity, and stage of growth.

Once you decide to work with Lense Advisory, onboarding is straightforward and collaborative. We begin with a formal kickoff that includes finalizing the scope, signing the agreement, and aligning on goals, timelines, and communication norms.

You’ll then receive a short intake and document request so we can quickly understand your current systems, priorities, and constraints. From there, we schedule key stakeholder conversations (as applicable) and confirm tools, cadence, and next steps.

Our goal is to minimize disruption while building clarity and momentum from day one — so we can focus quickly on the work that matters most.

Yes. We provide case studies and references upon request. Case studies highlight the scope of work, approach, and outcomes across a range of nonprofit and for-profit engagements, and references can be shared when appropriate to support due diligence and fit.

You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day. Our email is info@lenseadvisory.com.