When a nonprofit and a search firm are considering working together, each side must do some due diligence. I used to be on a large panel for a retirement financial…
At The Moran Company, we’ve conducted nearly 250 nonprofit executive searches for key leaders and fundraising staff, so we’ve seen a lot of scenarios unfold while recruiting. Unfortunately, sometimes candidates…
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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.
Navigating a successful nonprofit executive search and ensuring a smooth leadership transition are two of the most challenging tasks a Board of Directors will ever face. They go hand-in-hand yet…
When we begin an executive director search with a new nonprofit partner, we typically hear two things: #1 – “It will be impossible to replace our departing CEO; we are…
So, you’ve made the decision to retire from your position as a nonprofit Executive Director or CEO. You want to leave the organization in good hands and assure that the…
Oh, the assumptions we make! It has been a while since I last read my daughter the wonderful book, “Oh the Places You Go.” It is one of my favorites…
When I entered the nonprofit world in 1985, the average tenure for fundraising staff was around 18 months. It still is. This is in spite of the fact that, the…
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…
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.…
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