How to Engage Staff during a Nonprofit Executive Director Search
by Anna Stone Senior Search Consultant, The Moran Company “We Find Great Nonprofit Leaders” In a previous blog, we discussed whether it makes sense to include staff members in the search process for the next Executive Director of their…
Beyond the Resume
by Mary Ontko, M.P.A., CFRE Senior Search Consultant The Moran Company “We Find Great Nonprofit Leaders” Reputable executive search firms like The Moran Company add much value to a search process. They work with the nonprofit search committee or executive…
How We Search for Nonprofit Leaders in New Communities
by Mary Ontko, M.P.A., CFRE Senior Search Consultant The Moran Company “We Find Great Nonprofit Leaders” The Moran Company is based in Kansas City. When we speak with prospective clients from other communities, they often ask how our search consultants…
12 Attributes of Successful Fundraising Staff
by William J. Moran, J.D., M.S.Ed. President, The Moran Company “We Find Great Nonprofit Leaders” One of the most important elements for successful fundraising is the caliber of the staff assigned to do the fundraising. “It all comes down…
The Role of the Nonprofit Board in Hiring an Executive Director
by Bill Moran The Moran Company “We Find Great Nonprofit Leaders” We all know the importance of a strong Executive Director/CEO for a nonprofit. A good Executive Director will make all the difference in how well a nonprofit performs in…
At The Moran Company, we partner with Community Foundations to hire CEOs and other leadership positions. This is a high-stakes endeavor because the individual has a big impact on assets…
When it comes to hiring the right candidates to serve in fundraising leadership roles for nonprofits (i.e. Chief Advancement Officers, Chief Development Officers, Vice Presidents of Philanthropy, Development Directors, etc.),…
One of the key tenets of a sustainable nonprofit organization is its ability to operate efficiently and effectively despite uncertain times and conditions. Adding a Chief Operating Officer can be…
Search consultants from The Moran Company share an important quality: we have all done the job as nonprofit executives. We know the work of the positions we are helping organizations…
When making an important investment like hiring an executive search firm, some nonprofits will initiate the process by issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP). A well-crafted RFP is an essential…
One of the more challenging roles for a nonprofit to fill is their Chief Financial Officer. While smaller organizations might utilize board members or outsource some of their financial services,…
At The Moran Company, we partner with associations nationwide to find their next executive leader. Unlike traditional service nonprofits, associations are defined by members supporting a common profession or standard….
One of today’s biggest challenges for nonprofit Executive Directors/CEOs is how to recruit, engage and retain high level Board members who can meaningfully and measurably advance the mission of the…
For a board of directors or executive director, the decision to hire the first-ever development director is a watershed moment that requires special care and attention. Resources are often scarce,…
Finding the right leader for your nonprofit is one of the most critical decisions your organization will ever make. The Moran Company is a retained search firm specializing in nonprofit…
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