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…
The selection of an Executive Director (E.D.) is one of the most important decisions that a nonprofit Board of Directors will make. Because so much rides on this decision, there…
Compiled by Laurie Minx and Bill Moran
The Moran Company “We Find Great Nonprofit Executives”
Hiring a new Executive Director is likely the most important decision a nonprofit Board will face during its tenure. So assembling the Board Search Committee is a critical process.
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…
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…
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…
by E. Frank Ellis, M.P.H. Senior Search Advisor, The Moran Company “We Find Great Nonprofit Executives” My professional focus historically has been centered on leadership, business success matrixes and…
Here are some common traps that can derail a nonprofit looking to hire their next Executive Director: 1. Not Doing the Pre-Search Preparation Review the current strategic plan. The strategic…
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