COVID-19 Virus: Your Nonprofit Executive Search Can Still Begin Safely

by William J. Moran
President, The Moran Company
“We Find Great Nonprofit Executives”

As we deal with the uncertainty of the COVID-19 virus, our hearts go out to the nonprofit organizations that are filling essential roles to strengthen our cities and protect our vulnerable populations. In these adverse circumstances, your missions are even more critical. Should you need our hiring assistance to fill top leadership roles, rest assured that we are ready to help.

We remain focused on finding top Executive Directors and senior-level fundraising professionals for our nonprofit clients – so they can focus on the important work that is so vital to our communities.

If your organization, foundation or association is trying to determine the best timing for your nonprofit executive search, there is no need to wait. The search can begin now.

The Moran Company has operated as a virtual company for more than 12 years and is skilled in remote work. We have consultants located in multiple cities throughout the country and are used to incorporating video conferencing and other technology into our daily workflows to stay in contact, regardless of our location. While many businesses must pause operations or quickly develop work-from-home models, The Moran Company continues to conduct searches for nonprofits through our experienced use of technology without interruption.

Here are 4 reasons why your search can begin right away:

1.  80% of our search activity has been conducted remotely, and we are increasing this to 95%. Our outreach to resources and candidates across the country occurs via email, LinkedIn, and telephone.  Many search committees utilizing volunteer time meet by video or teleconference.
2.  We have 14 years of experience using video conferencing platforms. Using technology is well within our comfort zone and already incorporated into our daily operations.
3. Alternative interview options exist to reduce or avoid in-person contact. While nothing beats a face-to-face conversation, we’re prepared to offer recorded video interviews that we conduct, and to customize interviews by Zoom video for committees to get through at least the semi-final stage. For final interviews, we continue to recommend at least one key decision maker meet face to face with finalists (at a socially acceptable distance). However, we can provide search committees telecasting capabilities to sit in remotely.
4. You can move forward or plan ahead with a customized search timeline. Beginning the search process now can result in a new hire before any potential issues arise with a backlog of positions (ex., fundraising) to be filled down the road. We can customize a search timeline that includes early planning sessions or a longer timeframe for us to reach out to passive candidates before advertising the position broadly. A search can start now and culminate later in the year when conditions have improved or when just the right candidate is found.
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Safety is our top priority, in addition to a smooth search process. We will continue to monitor the latest travel regulations and health guidelines. During a time filled with anxiety and worry, you can find comfort in knowing that your search is in good hands with The Moran Company. Read more about our “Remote Options for a Successful Nonprofit Executive Search during COVID-19“.

So, if your nonprofit has been trying to determine the best timing to launch your executive search – or if you are a Board member or Executive Director struggling to fill an executive-level or fundraising position – we are ready to help. Our life’s work has been dedicated to advancing the missions of organizations across all sectors and in all parts of the country. We will continue to stand by your side.

Contact us today to schedule a free consultation, even if you are simply seeking advice on how to move forward with your own search for an Executive Director or Development Director during this difficult time

© 2020  The Moran Company, “We find great nonprofit executives.” We specialize in searches for nonprofit executive directors, directors of development/fundraising staff, and other top nonprofit leadership. www.morancompany.com