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The 6 Pillars of a Successful Prospect Management Model

Kate Mead, PMP | July 14, 2022

Discover how to harness the power of your CRM to more effectively manage prospects.

Philanthropy | Reader Favorites | Thought Leadership

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4 Strategies for Creating a Psychologically Safe Workplace

Deborah Brown | June 10, 2022

Creating a psychologically safe workspace is critical to ensuring employees feel comfortable speaking up and making mistakes.

DEI | Reader Favorites | Thought Leadership

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How Nonprofits Are Upending Campaign Communications

Neal Kane and Connor Ferguson | May 18, 2022

How nonprofits talk about (and prepare to talk about) campaigns has changed dramatically. Our guest contributors share why a more inclusive and collaborative approach to developing campaign strategy and communications has come to be.

Philanthropy | Reader Favorites | Thought Leadership

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Why an Ongoing Recruitment Strategy Pays Off

Danielle Gauthier | May 16, 2022

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.

Executive Search | Reader Favorites | Thought Leadership

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5 Don’ts and Dos for Recruiting a New Nonproft CEO/Executive Director

Bill Weber | March 21, 2022

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

Executive Search | On Bill's Mind | Reader Favorites | Thought Leadership

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5 Tips to Make Your LinkedIn Profile Stand Out to Executive Recruiters

Emily Ames and Mary Plum | February 22, 2022

Catch the eye of a recruiter with these LinkedIn profile tips.

Candidate Advice | Reader Favorites

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The 5 Core Responsibilities of Nonprofit Board Members

Suzanne Battit | February 3, 2022

Is it time to review the health of your board? Or are you yourself considering pursuing a board member role? If so, keep in mind these 5 core responsibilities for all nonprofit board members!

Board Advice | Philanthropy | Reader Favorites | Thought Leadership

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Why DEI Success Doesn’t Start with the Hiring Process

January 31, 2022

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

Coronavirus Resource | DEI | Executive Search | Reader Favorites | Thought Leadership

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How to Lead Inclusive Meetings

Mary Plum and Danielle Gauthier | January 27, 2022

Discover how to ensure that before, during, and after the meeting, your policy and practices are as inclusive as possible.

DEI | Reader Favorites | Thought Leadership

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The 4 Building Blocks That Will Help You Write an Effective Organizational Plan

Bill Weber | January 18, 2022

Our Co-Founder Bill Weber outlines the 4 building blocks that all effective nonprofit organizational plans should include.

On Bill's Mind | Reader Favorites | Thought Leadership

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5 Tips for Building a Strong Nonprofit Board

Suzanne Battit | January 14, 2022

Discover 5 strategies you can employ to ensure your board members are engaged and effective.

Board Advice | Philanthropy | Reader Favorites | Thought Leadership

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The 5 Things to Include in Your Nonprofit’s Annual Fundraising Plan

Karen Lieberman-Daly and Tara DiDomenico | October 21, 2021

Discover what an effective fundraising plan should include and accomplish.

Philanthropy | Reader Favorites | Thought Leadership

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How to Write an Effective Thank You Note After a Job Interview

Mary Plum | September 16, 2021

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

Candidate Advice | Executive Search | Reader Favorites

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How These Nonprofits Are Ensuring Post-Campaign Success

Karen Lieberman-Daly and Victoria Jones | July 12, 2021

A successful campaign will have an impact long after its close. Discover how, with proper planning, your organization can ensure lasting success.

Philanthropy | Reader Favorites | Thought Leadership

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Why Hiring for Culture Fit Weakens Your Organization – And What to Look for Instead

Danielle Gauthier | June 16, 2021

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

DEI | Executive Search | Reader Favorites | Thought Leadership

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The Appeal of the Hybrid Model

Danielle Gauthier | May 19, 2021

We surveyed nonprofit leaders in every sector to hear how they’re imagining the future of work.

Reader Favorites | Thought Leadership

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Lights, Camera, Action: Setting the Stage for a Successful Campaign

Lynn Shevory | April 23, 2021

Ask yourself this list of questions to assess your organization’s campaign readiness.

Coronavirus Resource | Our Team | Philanthropy | Reader Favorites | Thought Leadership

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How to Form and Manage an Effective Search Committee

Tracy Marshall | April 15, 2021

Discover when and how to form a search committee, who to include, and how to understand their role.

Advice for Search Committees | Executive Search | Reader Favorites | Thought Leadership

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Common DEI-Related Terms and When to Use Them

Danielle Gauthier | April 11, 2021

A critical component of fostering inclusivity is the language we choose to use.

DEI | Reader Favorites | Thought Leadership

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Recruiting Candidates from Small to Big Shops and Vice Versa

Bill Weber | March 19, 2021

Our Co-Founder Bill Weber shares all you need to know when it comes to recruiting candidates from shop sizes different from your own.

Executive Search | On Bill's Mind | Reader Favorites | Thought Leadership

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5 Tips for Writing Inclusive Job Descriptions

Danielle Gauthier | September 16, 2020

Follow these tips to attract a more diverse candidate pool.

DEI | Executive Search | Reader Favorites | Thought Leadership

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How to Form a Long-Term Relationship with an Executive Recruiter

Tracy Marshall | August 25, 2020

Our Senior Vice President Tracy Marshall shares the do’s and don’ts of interacting with executive recruiters.

Candidate Advice | Executive Search | Our Team | Reader Favorites | Thought Leadership

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How Nonprofits Can Successfully Solicit Donors Virtually

Victoria Jones and Karen Lieberman-Daly | June 19, 2020

Virtual engagement and solicitation of your prospects requires more planning, practice, and discipline than in-person meetings do. Read our advice to ensure your success!

Coronavirus Resource | Philanthropy | Reader Favorites | Thought Leadership

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Write A Cover Letter and Resume Recruiters Will Love

Tracy Marshall | June 12, 2020

Our Senior Vice President Tracy Marshall shares her recommendations on how to craft a strong application.

Candidate Advice | Executive Search | Our Team | Reader Favorites | Thought Leadership

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