Engaging in online discussions inspired me to explore this topic further. As a nonprofit executive job board manager and search consultant, I’ve long observed that anonymous executive job postings consistently generate the highest engagement and views. In today’s...

Biographical Interview Questions for Advancement and Fundraising Leadership Candidates
Are you hiring or applying for an executive for strategic advancement role? This comprehensive guide explores vital interview questions to assess candidates’ experience in development leadership, strategic communications, team management, and commitment to diversity and inclusion. Learn what it takes to advance mission-driven organizations.
Revolutionizing Talent Recruitment: Insights from Laura Gasner on Finding and Retaining Top Talent
Revolutionizing Talent Recruitment: Insights from Laura Gasner on Finding and Retaining Top Talent IntroductionIn today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving professional landscape, finding and retaining top talent is more critical than ever. But how do organizations ensure...

Maximizing Recruitment Success with AI Tools
The world of executive search is fast-paced and highly competitive. With top talent in high demand, executive search professionals constantly look for ways to enhance their recruitment strategies. One powerful tool at their disposal is Artificial Intelligence (AI). In this guide, we’ll explore how AI can revolutionize how executive search consultants find and manage candidates, stay organized during recruitment, and highlight some of the most popular AI tools in the market.

What are the Duties, Responsibilities, Titles, and Salaries of a Chief Operating Officer in a Mid-sized 501(c)3 Non-profit Organization?
non-profits, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) holds a key executive position and is instrumental in steering the organization toward operational success. Whether it’s a small community-based program or a medium-sized non-profit organization, the COO holds key responsibilities that keep the non-profit running at its optimal capacity. This blog post will explore a non-profit COO’s duties and responsibilities in a medium-sized 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

Why a biographical interview is more illuminating than chronological interviewing
Although initially, it can be daunting to delve into the recesses of the past to find those initial triggers, traumas, and motivators, this kind of interview is frequently exhilarating for both the interviewer and the candidate. Nothing beats uncovering the truth, even if it proves to be fragile, complex, or even counter-intuitive.

Seek and Find — How to Leverage the Experts
The best way to work with a search consultant is to give that person ample information about your organization’s culture and about the expectations associated with the role at hand. The more accurate the information, the better the search consultant can serve your needs.

The Ideal Help: Choosing the Right Consultant
In certain professions and certain fields, it’s acceptable to hire just about anybody. A key role in a nonprofit is not one of those professions. Any key role—CEO, financial officer, resource manager, etc.—require a highly qualified candidate with demonstrable skill...