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…
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Nonprofit Executive Directors who are “Baby Boomers” have reached retirement age. They are now retiring in large numbers.
by William J. Moran, J.D., MS.Ed. Do you have a CEO who is planning to retire in a year or two? Well, a lot are. 76,000,000 baby boomers have or…
by William J. Moran, J.D., M.S.Ed. President Below is a sample position description for a Nonprofit Executive Director: The Executive Director is the key management leader of _______________. The…
by William J. Moran, J.D., M.S.Ed. Here is a description for the Director of Development position. This role is commonly the chief fundraising position at a nonprofit organization. POSITION SUMMARY:…
by William J. Moran, J.D., M.S.Ed. Hiring a new nonprofit Executive Director is likely the most important decision a nonprofit Board will face during its tenure. So the first steps…
by William J. Moran, J.D., M.S.Ed. Adapted from WELCOME TO THE BOARD by Fisher Howe (New York, 1992) Below are seven responsibilities of board membership for nonprofit organizations. The Board…
by William J. Moran, J.D., M.S.Ed. Here are 12 topics to cover when interviewing candidates for a nonprofit Executive Director/CEO position: Vision Strategic thinking Importance of organization’s mission Working effectively…
by William J. Moran, J.D., M.S.Ed. Are you undertaking an executive search for an Executive Director, COO, Fundraising/Development Officer or other nonprofit position? Where do you go to find the…
by William J. Moran, J.D., M.S.Ed. 1. Prepare a position statement or job description that lists the critical attributes necessary for the open position. Make sure that key decision-makers of…
by William J. Moran, J.D., M.S.Ed. 1. What is your background in the nonprofit sector? What is your background in our field? (ex., child welfare, education, hospital foundation, etc.) What…
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