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How to Navigate a Nonprofit Executive Search Without Losing Momentum
Leadership transitions don’t have to feel overwhelming or rushed. By taking the time to assess your needs, engaging an objective perspective, and broadening your talent pool, you can make decisions that set your organization up for long-term success.
Life Centers Announces Dawn Lang as Executive Director
Talbott Talent congratulates Dawn Lang on her recent appointment as the Executive Director of Life Centers. With over 25 years of leadership experience and a deep commitment to her community, Dawn is poised to make a significant impact as she steps into this new role. We are excited to see the continued success of Life Centers under her guidance.
“But Who Do You Really Need?" The Role of Objectivity in Nonprofit Leadership Transitions
Leadership transitions can make or break a nonprofit. Many boards, focused on familiarity, miss the chance to innovate. Acme Social Service Agency and Think Forward Association both faced crises by replicating the past or hiring for prestige rather than practical skills. These cases highlight the need for objective, forward-thinking leadership to navigate change and secure long-term success.
The Power of Onboarding in Nonprofit Leadership Transitions
Onboarding is a strategic process that integrates new leaders or employees into an organization. Effective onboarding accelerates acclimatization, nurtures positive relationships, and sets the stage for long-term success within the organization.
The Role of a Professional Search Firm in Your Nonprofit’s Executive Search
For nonprofit leadership transitions, the decision to engage a professional search firm can be pivotal. The stakes are high, and the wrong choice can have lasting consequences for your nonprofit organization and the continuance of your organization’s mission.
MCCOY Names Elizabeth Coit as its Executive Director
MCCOY (Marion County Commission on Youth) has named Elizabeth Coit as its new Executive Director beginning January 2024. Coit has devoted most of her career and personal life to serving others, either as an organizational change agent and growth-focused leader, or through her volunteerism.
Navigating Change: A Guide to Strategic Nonprofit Leadership Transitions
Learn from their missteps and discover how meticulous planning can not only mitigate risks but also set the stage for a thriving future under new leadership.
NAMI Mid-Ohio Names Holly Novak as its Executive Director
NAMI Mid-Ohio has named Holly Novak as its new Executive Director. A seasoned community leader in the healthcare and community impact space, Holly will lead NAMI Mid-Ohio’s efforts to improve the quality of life for people with mental illness and their families in Delaware, Union, and Morrow counties.
Nonprofit Hiring Secrets
What’s the secret? I’d love to tell you that we have a magic hat where - instead of pulling a rabbit out of it - we pull out your ideal nonprofit team member. But, that’s not the case. From our experience helping nonprofits attract, grow, and keep great people, we have learned a few tricks that help us to best help nonprofits! And, I’m excited to share a few of these tips that helped us fill that role on the philanthropy team - and will hopefully help you!
The Truth About Recruiting Passive Candidates
When nonprofits develop a strategy for filling leadership roles, they often focus too much on finding active candidates. In this blog post, we’ll explore why passive candidates are so important to focus on during a leadership transition and why your organization should focus on recruiting them.
The Value of Recruiting for Nonprofit CEO Searches
Recruiters can provide tons of value to nonprofits during a CEO search, from helping to determine the ideal candidate profile to managing the entire search process. In addition, recruiters are expert salespeople who can sell your organization to top candidates.
So, Your Nonprofit’s Executive Director is Leaving… Now What?
For better or worse, one thing is for certain - your nonprofit's leader will not be there forever. And, at your organization, it looks like now is the time when you need to start doing the deep work to make sure you have a smooth executive transition.
Central Indiana Youth For Christ Names Dr. Dara Berkharter as its Next CEO
Central Indiana Youth for Christ (CIYFC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Dara Berkharter as its new Executive Director. Prior to joining CIYFC, Dr. Berkharter served as Chief Advancement Officer at SpringHill Camps, where she developed and implemented a sales strategy that significantly increased revenue generation to $1 million.
Tristen Comeys Celebrates 1 Year with Bauer Family Resources
Talbott Talent proudly commemorates the one-year anniversary of our placed nonprofit executive director, Tristen Comegys as the Executive Director of Bauer Resources Center. A collaborative effort between Talbott Talent and the search committe comprised of the select members of the nonprofits, board of directors led to the successful placement of Comegys.
Alliance of Crop, Soil, and Environmental Science Societies names Jim Cudahy as its CEO
The Alliance of Crop, Soil and Environmental Science Societies has named Jim Cudahy, CAE, as its new CEO. A seasoned association executive, Cudahy will lead ACSESS’s efforts to support three societies – the American Society of Agronomy, the Crop Science Society of America, and the Soil Science Society of America - in delivering on their missions for scientists and professionals in the agronomic, crop, and soil sciences.