Talbott Blog
Talbott Talks: E-Myth
A topic that has been coming up a lot lately in my conversations is one that is prominent throughout the book the E-Myth, by Michael E. Gerber. It’s the concept of the tension and difficulty found between spending your time working “on” versus “in” your organization. While the E-Myth is focused on the “Entrepreneurial Myth”, I think it’s important to recognize that it also has implications for nonprofits.
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 Gift of Being Vulnerable
I didn’t know if my personal experience and perspective was something that anyone wanted or cared to hear. But I knew in my heart, I wanted – maybe even needed – to share my story with you.
Talbott Talks: A Model for Change
If we want to get different results than we are getting today, we have to change our habits, and in order to change our habits, we have to change our actions. In order to change our actions, we need new and different thinking, and in order to start thinking differently, we need to gather new information.
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.
Not Attracting Good Candidates for Your Open Positions? 4 Common Job Posting Mistakes!
We see so many nonprofit organizations that, even when they aren’t copying and pasting the job description, they are still filling their job posting with overly technical language that doesn’t really communicate anything.
Travis Skodack, CAE, RYT named Director of Membership at American Oil Chemists' Society (AOCS)
In July 2022, Travis Skodack, a Talbott Talent candidate, was named Director of Membership for the American Oil Chemists' Society (AOCS). Skodack brings expertise in membership development and strategic partnerships, having previously excelled in member engagement and retention strategies at the International Association of Professional Women.
Board Matrix: The #1 Tool to Build Your Nonprofit’s Dream Board
Establishing a dream board involves taking a strategic, intentional approach to whom you bring onto your board. A board matrix is a simple but effective tool that provides a complete picture of your current board.
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.
Talbott Talent Celebrates 5th Anniversary
As a business owner, Leah understands the significance that five years in business means. More than anything, she is eager to change how the nonprofit sector hires. Leah is so thankful for the individuals who have supported her in Talbott Talent’s growth.
Talbott Talent Celebrates 5 Years of Transforming Nonprofits through Their People
Right now, celebrating our 5th anniversary in business, we are uniquely positioned for our greatest impact yet. We have the right people on our team to dramatically change the way nonprofits hire. We are a team of like-minded, principled, thought leaders.
Nonprofit Hiring Tips: 4 Ways to Create a Better Experience for Your Candidates
As a talent acquisition professional with 20+ years of experience, I hear about employers like ABC Recovery all the time. In my work as the Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Talbott Talent, I have to admit that this lack of attention to candidate experience is especially present with nonprofits.
Talbott Tidbits: Warren Buffett's 2 List Strategy
In the nonprofit world, I often think that if we thought of our time as a resource that should be allocated with laser focus toward things that moved the needle to fulfill our organization's mission, we'd all be better off!