Eric Vines

Eric Vines is a partner and co-owner of Page Two Partners, a company that specializes in providing transition services for nonprofit organizations.12 He has extensive experience working with nonprofits since 1993 and brings a diverse background to his role.3

Professional Background

Eric Vines has expertise in several areas:

• Nonprofit Management: He has worked with numerous nonprofit organizations, helping them navigate transitions and challenges.2
• Interim Leadership: Vines has served in various interim executive roles, including a 13-month stint as interim executive director for Leach Botanical Garden in 2021-2022.1
• Strategic Planning: He excels at identifying the right "big goal" for organizations to align their work towards a common end.2
• Finance and Business: Starting with a background in physics and business finance, Vines applies his analytical skills to organizational systems.3

Notable Experiences

• Interim Board Chair: Served as interim board chair for Business for a Better Portland in 2020-2021.1
• Interim CEO: Held the position of interim CEO for the XXcelerate Fund, supporting women in high-tech from 2019-2020.1
• Executive Director Roles: Prior to his interim work, Vines had multi-year executive director positions at organizations such as World Forestry Center, the Gray Family Foundation, and the Sitka Center for Art and Ecology.1

Approach and Skills

Eric Vines is known for:

• His ability to deal with ambiguity and lead teams through periods of transition.2
• Building strong, authentic relationships with mission-driven organizations.2
• Applying his entrepreneurial and financial expertise to nonprofit challenges.

Based in Happy Valley, Oregon, Eric Vines continues to work with Page Two Partners, offering his skills and experience to help nonprofit organizations navigate periods of change and strengthen their operations.45