When it comes to hiring the right candidates to serve in fundraising leadership roles for nonprofits (i.e. Chief Advancement Officers, Chief Development Officers, Vice Presidents of Philanthropy, Development Directors, etc.),…
For a board of directors or executive director, the decision to hire the first-ever development director is a watershed moment that requires special care and attention. Resources are often scarce,…
If you’ve ever been involved in a nonprofit’s recruiting efforts for a key leadership or fundraising role, you know that attracting top talent is only half the battle. Equally important…
The search to find the perfect transformational CEO or Chief Development Officer can often lead nonprofits to chase after a mythical creature: the Unicorn. This elusive figure is imagined to…
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…
by Paul Gemeinhardt, M.S.W. Senior Search Advisor, The Moran Company “We Find Great Nonprofit Executives” When I became a nonprofit Executive Director at the age of 28 and began…
by Paul Gemeinhardt, M.S.W. Senior Search Advisor, The Moran Company “We Find Great Nonprofit Executives” The Executive Director’s role in a nonprofit organization is a complex one. Each position…
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…
By Laurie Minx Director of Communications The Moran Company “We Find Great Nonprofit Executives” Many nonprofits experience a high level of instability in their Director of Development positions. They see…
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