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Thought Leadership Articles

“I’m Here for You, and I Hope You’re Here for Me, too.”

Tracy Marshall | January 30, 2023

United South End Settlements CEO Jerrell Cox discusses building a community of support to strengthen family mobility in Boston.

 

At the Helm | Client News | Thought Leadership

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Generational Differences in the Workplace

January 26, 2023

Is your organization age diverse and inclusive?

DEI | Thought Leadership

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9 Unspoken Norms of the Fundraising Profession

Bill Weber | January 23, 2023

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

Advice for Search Committees | Executive Search | On Bill's Mind | Thought Leadership

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What to Know Right Now About White-Hot Donor Advised Funds

Helen E. Brown, President of The Helen Brown Group and Founder, DAFinitive™ | January 9, 2023

Why are foundations less generous than DAFs? How can you find DAF donors? Is it possible to build relationships with DAF holders? Find answers to these questions and more.

Philanthropy | Thought Leadership

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Clothing Insecurity: A Hidden Crisis For Children Nationwide

Suzanne Battit | December 15, 2022

Founder and CEO Lynn Margherio discusses how Cradles to Crayons came to be and how the organization has grown from a small warehouse in Quincy, MA to helping children nationwide.

 

At the Helm | Client News | Thought Leadership

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Fundraising Leaders Share Their New Year’s Resolutions

December 14, 2022

Hear from leaders from a range of nonprofit sectors about the strategies they’ll be committing to in 2023.

Philanthropy | Thought Leadership

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How to Support Gender Identity/Expression in the Workplace

December 12, 2022

Discover five steps your organization can take to help ensure non-binary and transgender individuals feel safe and included in the workplace.

DEI | Thought Leadership

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Why Backdoor Reference Checks Do More Harm Than Good

Danielle Gauthier | December 7, 2022

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

Executive Search | Thought Leadership

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Why Addressing Climate Change is Our Easiest ‘Hard Problem’ to Solve

Jesse Bryan | November 28, 2022

We sat down with Climate Central CEO Dr. Ben Strauss to learn how the organization makes climate communications effective and ubiquitous.

 

At the Helm | Client News | Thought Leadership

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Heightened Focus on Donor Diversity

November 22, 2022

Discover why more and more organizations are focusing on increasing their donor diversity and the strategy changes they’re making in support of this goal.

DEI | Philanthropy | Thought Leadership

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6 Steps to Transition from a For-Profit to Nonprofit Career

Tracy Marshall | November 7, 2022

Looking to make a career change? Our SVP Tracy Marshall shares insider tips for moving from the for-profit to nonprofit sectors.

Candidate Advice | Thought Leadership

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A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Supporting Students With Autism: An Interview With Lawrence Sauer

Tracy Marshall | October 21, 2022

League School Of Greater Boston CEO Lawrence Sauer discusses how perceptions of individuals with autism have evolved over time and the changes that still need to occur.

 

At the Helm | Client News | Thought Leadership

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How to Recruit and Accommodate Candidates with Disabilities

October 20, 2022

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

DEI | Executive Search | Thought Leadership

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What Not to Do at Your Next Job Interview

October 17, 2022

Discover 5 mistakes to avoid at your next job interview.

Candidate Advice | Thought Leadership

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5 Steps to Create a Robust Board Member Pipeline

Suzanne Battit | October 13, 2022

Do you have a pipeline of prospective board members to keep your board strong and fresh? If not, here are 5 steps to take.

Board Advice | Philanthropy | Thought Leadership

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Fundraising Professionals Share Their Year-End Giving Strategies and Advice

September 22, 2022

Hear from leaders from a range of nonprofit sectors about their year-end giving campaigns.

Philanthropy | Thought Leadership

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Council of Chief State School Officers’ CEO on Increasing Equity for Schoolchildren Nationwide

Suzanne Weber | September 21, 2022

Carissa Moffat Miller discusses closing educational gaps and ensuring a high-quality education for all students.

 

At the Helm | Client News | Thought Leadership

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So, You Want to Join a Nonprofit Board

Bill Weber | September 16, 2022

Our Co-Founder Bill Weber shares 5 things to consider when choosing a board to join plus 10 questions to ask the nominating committee.

Board Advice | On Bill's Mind | Thought Leadership

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Why Your Organization Should Consider Posting a Salary Range in Job Descriptions

Mary Plum | September 12, 2022

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

DEI | Executive Search | Thought Leadership

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Giving USA 2021 Report: Key Insights

August 29, 2022

Development Guild staff share their insights and takeaways on the 2021 Giving USA Report’s key findings.

Philanthropy | Thought Leadership

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Planned Parenthood Arizona’s Brittany Fonteno on the Supreme Court’s Historic Decision and Forging a Path Forward

Lynn Shevory | August 12, 2022

Brittany discusses strengthening the organization’s core services—healthcare, advocacy, and education—while navigating the overturning of Roe vs. Wade.

 

At the Helm | Client News | Thought Leadership

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9 Skills That Today’s Employers Are Seeking in Candidates

Bill Weber | August 9, 2022

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.

Candidate Advice | Executive Search | On Bill's Mind | Thought Leadership

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How Interreligious Collaboration Can Bring Peace: An Interview with Dr. Azza Karam

Tracy Marshall | July 19, 2022

Dr. Azza Karam, the Secretary General of Religions for Peace, discusses faith as the greatest human connector and the power of embracing our differences.

 

At the Helm | Client News | Thought Leadership

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4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Recruiting a New Fundraising Leader

Kieran McTague | July 18, 2022

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

Executive Search | Thought Leadership

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