1. Prepare a position statement or job description that lists the critical attributes necessary for the open position. Make sure that key decision-makers of the nonprofit have reviewed and approved this written statement.
2. Post the position. Post the position on websites where potential candidates might visit.
1. What is your background in the nonprofit sector? What is your background in our field? (ex., child welfare, education, hospital foundation, etc.) What searches have you done in this field?
2. What is your background specifically with this position (ex., Executive Director/CEO, Development/Fundraising, CFO/Controller etc.). How many ...
Continue Reading →At the same time that a nonprofit organization is interviewing executive leadership, the good candidates are interviewing the organization. Here are nine things a nonprofit organization can do during its search to recruit top executive leadership.
“Recruiting” or “Interviewing.” They are different approaches and we need to be aware of which mode we are in when we conduct a nonprofit executive search.
A trusted source may tell me that a certain individual would be a “great fit” for the open position but this individual is not actively ...
Continue Reading →Assume you are doing an executive search for a top development/fundraising position. Here are some suggestions on where to go to identify top candidates.
This is a tough one. If you are looking to recruit good nonprofit staff away from another organization, the lure of higher pay is a powerful one. It is almost impossible to “recruit” top candidates when you inform them that there will be a “decrease in salary.”
But there are still ...
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1. Make Interim Arrangements for the Agency’s Management. The interim period between CEO’s is a difficult time, especially if the prior CEO left precipitously. The Board should not rush into a hasty decision for a replacement. Reasonable arrangements should be made for the management of the organization during the ...
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