Stepping into the executive director role following a founder is one of the most difficult leadership transitions we see in nonprofit recruiting. The situation can be challenging for all involved…
So how much overlap is needed between a departing nonprofit Executive Director and the new Executive Director? As a nonprofit recruiter, I have had the opportunity to observe many leadership…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
“Should I Stay or Should I Go?” – Advice and Reflections from Retiring Nonprofit Executive Directors
Compiled by Laurie Minx and Mary Ontko The Moran Company “We Find Great Nonprofit Executives” Many longtime nonprofit leaders ask themselves a very important question as they consider plans…
What do you do if you’re a Board Chair who has just received notice of your Executive Director’s resignation or retirement? Or what if you’re an Executive Director who has…
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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