Executive Search Articles

Are non-fundraisers joining your search committee for a new fundraising leader? Help them understand the unique norms of your profession.

3 reasons to avoid backdoor reference checks – plus tips for making the most out of traditional references.

We spoke with Darci Schofield about her first few months as Islands Portfolio Director at The Trustees, her passion for the mission of The Trustees, and what she hopes to accomplish.

Find tactical tips for creating a recruitment and interview process that is inclusive of candidates with a range of disabilities.

We spoke with Lisa Tessler about her challenges and accomplishments as Associate Vice President of Alumnae/i Engagement and Executive Director of Alumnae/i Association at Vassar College (AAVC).

Our Senior Consultant Mary Plum shares 5 reasons why more and more organizations are disclosing salaries at the start of the search process.

We spoke with Krista Coletti about her career path at the American Red Cross since we placed her there over 7 years ago.

Our Co-Founder Bill Weber outlines the most desirable skills in today’s market, the questions employers can use to assess these skills, and what candidates should consider in response.

Our Senior Vice President Kieran McTague offers advice so you can successfully recruit a new fundraising leader.

Creating a constant candidate pipeline doesn’t have to be labor intensive and costly. Discover 5 key strategies so you can recruit continuously and more effectively.

We caught up with Brandi Felser, whom we placed at the Sarcoma Foundation of America as Chief Executive Officer over 2 years ago.

We caught up with Ann Scheflen, whom we placed at Farnsworth Art Museum as Chief Advancement Officer over 2 years ago.

Hiring a new CEO/Executive Director is an important (and often daunting) task. Read our Co-Founder Bill Weber’s advice to ensure success.

Use these 5 strategies to ensure your hiring process is inclusive, effective, and bias-free.

Before an organization can successfully recruit and retain a diverse workplace, they need to take these 2 important steps.

We caught up with John Urschel, whom we placed at Partners In Health as Director of Partnership Development, University of Global Health Equity over 5 years ago.

We sat down with Lisa Slater, whom we placed at Boston Children’s Hospital Trust as Assistant Vice President 6 years ago, to discuss how her role and the institution have grown.

Our Consultant Jesse Bryan explores why effectively managing internal candidates is both challenging and critical and how partnering with a search firm can help.

Talent management professionals share their thoughts.

Our Co-Founder Bill Weber provides 5 steps to strengthen the recruitment process – for the benefit of the candidate and the hiring manager.

We sat down with Lil Breul O’Rourke, whom we placed at University of Rhode Island Foundation as President 5 years ago, to discuss how her role and the institution have grown.

Read our advice on when to send a thank you letter, whom to send to, and what to include.

Our Co-Founder Bill Weber addresses common criticisms of fundraisers.

Why assessing culture fit can be a harmful practice – and why you should look for culture add, instead.