57th Street Partners - Leaders with Purpose

Accelerating Leadership Solutions Through a Request for Fractional Talent (RFT)

Leadership transitions, new initiatives, or periods of rapid growth often create gaps that can’t wait for a full search.

Our Request for Fractional Talent (RFT) model acts as an RFP for fractional leadership, a strategic process designed to match your organization with the right interim or project-based executive to sustain momentum and drive progress.

At 57th Street Partners, we start by understanding your unique needs: the role, goals, team dynamics, and cultural nuances that define success. From there, we identify and vet experienced fractional leaders from our network who align with your values, leadership style, and business objectives.

The result is a seamless connection between your organization and a trusted executive partner, one who can step in confidently, deliver immediate impact, and lead with clarity from day one.

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When to Use RFT

You need leadership continuity during a transition or search.

You’re launching a new function, initiative, or division.

You’re scaling quickly and need experienced leadership on demand.

You want to test-fit executive talent before committing to a permanent hire.

From Philadelphia’s corporate corridor to organizations across the U.S., 57th Street Partners helps businesses maintain leadership stability, accelerate decisions, and sustain momentum through our Request for Fractional Talent service.

How It Works

Step 1

ASSESS

We meet with your leadership team to define the gap, goals, and outcomes you need to achieve, clarifying scope, structure, and timeline.

Step 2

ALIGN

We translate those insights into a tailored Request for Talent — our version of an RFP — outlining the expertise, style, and impact you’re seeking.

Step 3

MATCH

Leveraging our national network, we identify and evaluate fractional leaders who align with your organization’s culture, capabilities, and objectives.

Step 4

ENGAGE

We facilitate introductions, manage the engagement process, and ensure both sides are set up for success — with clarity, speed, and support throughout.

Each step is designed to minimize downtime and maximize performance.

Why Organizations Choose 57th Street Partners

With a strong foundation in Philadelphia and the Greater Metro Area, we combine local expertise with a national network of leadership talent across industries - including Life Sciences, Technology, Financial Services, and Healthcare.

Clients partner with us because we deliver:

Rapid Response

Access high-caliber leaders within days.

Flexible Engagement Models

Interim, fractional, or project-based placements.

Trusted Network

A curated community of proven executives and advisors.

Confidentiality & Precision

Discreet, efficient, and customized to your business needs.

Our RFT solution bridges the gap between urgency and excellence, ensuring leadership continuity when it matters most.

REQUEST FOR FRACTIONAL TALENT (RFT)