The nonprofit sector can be an incredibly fulfilling career choice for those with a passion for particular causes. But what about individuals looking to change careers from the corporate sector? What does transitioning from the for-profit sector to the not-for-profit...
Special events and fundraising are integral components of nonprofit organizations. Working in events management and fundraising for nonprofits can be a fulfilling and rewarding career path. Nonprofits constantly seek new ways to engage with donors and raise funds,...
Hybrid work models could be just the thing you need! A hybrid work model is defined as a way of working that combines in-person, remote, and virtual elements. This type of workplace flexibility offers many advantages to nonprofits, especially regarding their budget....
At ExecSearches.com, everyone deserves equal opportunities, respect, and recognition regardless of gender, orientation, race, or ethnicity. That’s why we proudly celebrate Pride Month and acknowledge the fantastic contributions of LGBTQIA+ non-profits and...
Have you ever heard of a Boolean search? It’s a powerful tool hiring managers use to sift through many resumes and find the most qualified candidates for open jobs. And to be sure that your resume makes it through this search and in front of a human being,...
Please follow and like us: The pandemic has changed how we work, and it’s no longer uncommon to find organizations that offer hybrid work as an opportunity for their staff. In 2023, there has been a massive shift in the number of nonprofit organizations,...
Former ExecSearches, Vice President, Executive Consultant, and Washington Post bestselling author Laura Gassner Otting has penned her latest book, WONDERHELL. HOW DO WE THRIVE IN WONDERHELL? “I found myself in Wonderhell shortly after I published my last book...
Note: We have a special running until the end of April. All resumes, bios, cover letters, and online profile phone/video reviews will be only $55. Email [email protected] with the subject “Resume Review” to receive a link to schedule your one-hour...
Effective staff management is essential to work completion, employee satisfaction, and retention. Managing staff isn’t easy, especially with employees now working hybrid, virtual, or leading programs off-site. Motivating employees is essential whether staff work in...
A recent document published by the National Bureau of Economic Research this week unveiled how much time nonprofit employers and employees have saved while working remotely. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has forever shifted how people can work – a change...
How long should a resume be? From my experience, even the most seasoned professional can present themselves effectively in 2 pages. I’ll sometimes include a third page for an abbreviated bibliography, including relevant publications and/or academic appointments....
(Part two of a three-part series) In part one of our series on resume design for nonprofit professionals, we got into what you accomplish by putting together a good resume and the necessary areas to include. In this part, we’re going to look into what sections...
(Part one of a three-part series) A resume is the foundation of your job search and your entre to an interview. Simply put, it’s the story of your career, and you want to make it so interesting that the person reading it wants to know...
Each time we achieve success, we also envision and hunger for a potential that we never knew existed. It’s amazing, it’s exciting, it’s energizing; it’s wonderful. But it’s also anxiety-provoking, identity-shaking, and exhausting; it’s hell. Based on a two decade...
Sometimes, the list of must-do for diversity recruiting seems daunting. Where do we begin when there are so many bases to cover, so many interests to address, and so many voices to include? What is the template for effective action? The response...
June sits at the middle of the year. It marks the halfway point of our annual trek through life. It is also the month of Juneteenth, the celebration of African American emancipation, and Pride Month, celebrating LGBTQ+ pride. Given its history and...
Over the past years or so, “Diversity” has received consistent attention because of increased national awareness of issues broadly related to hiring practices, the criminal justice system, and economic equity. Systemic inequities have been a matter of public...
I just got a promotion to a VP role at my organization. How do I figure out what to wear to work now that COVID is subsiding? Before COVID, we had a more dressed-up, “Business Casual” culture. Most of us have been wearing very casual clothing at home. What would...
The biggest gift you can give your DEI hiring program is a strong training series within your organization. You see, training circumvents the social and personal factors that make it hard for those who are perceived as “different” to advance. Training equips everyone...
To take on the deeper diversity, organizations and their leaders need both courage and honesty. It requires courage to step beyond what feels comfortable and what you know to encounter the unknown. To confront the “What-You-Don’t-Know-You-Don’t Know.” This is...
