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…
Several years ago, a very successful nonprofit Executive Director/CEO passed away suddenly. The organization, including the Board of Directors, was not prepared for what came next. There were two Program…
Imagine that you are a nonprofit headhunter in the middle of a search for your next executive leader. You have reviewed countless resumes and cover letters, and even talked to…
While I am not overly obsessed with my weight, I have had moments over the years when I realize I have a bit of a problem trying to button my…
It is not uncommon for a Board member to decide to apply for the nonprofit CEO/Executive Director position. If he or she gets the position, it may turn out fine….
Routinely across the United States, nonprofit Boards of Directors are called upon to search for and select the next executive director to help lead their organization. The process is vitally…
In many ways, there is no better job than being a nonprofit Executive Director. The work is exciting, fun, and rewarding. Best of all, you get to work with great…
When conducting executive searches for nonprofits across the nation, we are able to attract talented applicants from a variety of sectors. Similarly, we sometimes receive inquiries from those in the…
Six years ago in a previous article, we noted a growing trend toward remote work in the nonprofit world. The incremental growth exploded in 2020 with the introduction of COVID…
A search for a nonprofit executive shares many commonalities with any personnel search, and most boards have several members who have hired many people in their personal careers. The distinctions…
Sometimes we are asked for assistance with recruiting nonprofit volunteers, especially to serve on Boards of Directors but for other important volunteer roles as well. Although The Moran Company does…
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