How Fractional Operators Work

“What exactly is a fractional operator?”

We get that question often—so we put together a quick explainer.

This short PDF outlines:

• What fractional operators actually do inside organizations

• What the first few weeks look like

• What gets delivered—from quick wins to operational change

• How onboarding and offboarding are handled

You’ll find it linked here—feel free to read, share, or reference it.

This work shows up differently across organizations, but the throughline is always the same: more clarity, better systems, and expanded capacity to focus on people, communities, and long-term vision.

We’ve seen it firsthand through engagements with leaders like Becky Davis at the Center for Restorative Change, Krystle Starvis at CLLCTIVLY, Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III at the Black Church Food Security Network , and Shantay McKinily at Positive School Center.