We have a strong track record for success. In our firm's history of more than 225 nonprofit executive searches, we have only needed to do a handful of replacement searches for candidates who left prior to one year. More than 95% of our searches have been successful, and those that required another search ended with successful placements the second time. Why do we have such great results? It's because we care. #successrate #satisfiedclient #success #results #nonprofit #executivesearch #bestinbusiness

💭 Imagine this: your nonprofit is busier than ever with fundraising events and field work to help make your community a better place. So busy, in fact, it’s time to hire a few new employees. But despite your job postings, you’re not recruiting as many candidates as you hoped... If this sounds like your organization, it might be time to analyze why your recruiting efforts aren’t paying off. Learn more about staffing struggles and how to fix them in our blog! 🔗 https://bit.ly/3T4WyGk #Nonprofit #CharityCFO #CharityCFOInsights #NonprofitDreams #Accounting #NonprofitAccounting #WorkWithPurpose #LifeAtTheCharityCFO #NonprofitFinance #Nonprofitmanagement #CFO

What you THINK will be your most important work moments: 1. Becoming a manager 2. Leading the hiring process for the first hire 3. Giving your first presentation at a board meeting 4. Receiving your first promotion What ends up ACTUALLY being the most important work moments: 🌟 Breaking the cycle of staying in a bad situation by voluntarily exiting 🌟 Closing your first donation from start to finish, no matter the size 🌟 Having the opportunity to mentor someone you believe in 🌟 Building a relationship with a donor and ‘feeling’ their alignment with the mission ➡ The most meaningful moments are never the ones we expect. Agree? What are some of your “actually important” work moments? ____________________ #socialimpact #thirdsector #nonprofit #nonprofitlife

🚩🚩 Had my first #narcinanonprofit moment today. First one in a really long time. A recruiter reached out to me about a position and I met with the Executive Director of the nonprofit. If you know me, I will never turn down an interview. You may not get the job, you may not want the job, but it's at least networking. Standard interview questions were had, one of which was how long does it take for me to close a gift? My response: well, that depends on the donor. I've had donors write a check on the visit, others, it's taken months. Here's where it got interesting. The Executive Director said they don’t need nine months to close a gift because two visits with them is like nine months—they are just that good. So not only do they want this person to run a department, but they want this person to carry a portfolio of at least 250+ donors and manage the Executive Director’s personal brand. **Red Flags:** 1. **Overinflated Ego:** Claiming that their donor cultivation skills are so good that they can achieve what typically takes nine months in just two visits raises questions about their understanding of the donor cultivation process and their respect for the donor's journey. 2. **Unrealistic Expectations:** Expecting a single person to manage a portfolio of 250+ donors while also handling the Executive Director’s personal brand management indicates unrealistic expectations and a potential lack of understanding of workload and capacity. 3. **Lack of Respect for Donors:** The focus on closing gifts quickly and comparing donor interactions to a timeframe rather than a relationship-building process suggests a transactional approach that may not prioritize donor stewardship and long-term engagement. Overall, this experience serves as a reminder of the importance of aligning with organizations that value genuine relationship-building and donor-centric approaches in the nonprofit sector. P.S., this person also said that the incoming person had to close major gifts within the first 90 days. #nonprofit #fundraising #nonprofitfundraising #nonprofitleadership

We want to empower candidates and clients. 🤝   That’s why we’ve created the second edition of our Candidate Motivations Survey in order to understand what your priorities are when searching for a new job (or staying in your current one).    These insights will help us promote positive and constructive discussions between candidates and hiring managers so that charity recruitment can thrive. 🎉  Share your experiences here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e4dZxezQ   #Survey #CostOfLiving #Salary #Charity #CharitySector #Recruitment #NotForProfit #NonProfit 

I have a new article on Medium out about recruiting for your next nonprofit fundraising team member. This part is one of my biggest suggestions based on several seaches in the past six months: "First, unless you have done this recently, re-write your job description. In too many cases the same job description from ten years ago is still being used. Bring it into the 21st century. Make sure everything you want in this position is clear in the job description. And of course, include the salary." #recruiting #nonprofits #fundraising

When kids learn that there is a viable career path for them, it empowers their future. Illuminate a path to success for your students. Request your free trades poster kit today. https://lnkd.in/gZ-tFz7S #NonProfit #Trades #CareerExploration #CareerOptions #TradesCareer

Posting to our nonprofit job board? If so, here are some helpful tips to be successful. https://lnkd.in/g-huHgEa #nonprofitleaders #nonprofitjobboard #jobboard #nonprofithr #hiringmanagers

Hey non-profits! Have you discussed the reasons and expectations for paid vs non-paid roles? While paid roles typically involve more direct responsibility and time commitment, both paid staff and volunteers are integral to the success of nonprofits. Paid staff provide continuity, expertise, and often full-time dedication to organizational goals, while volunteers bring passion, diverse skills, and community connections that complement paid staff efforts. Effective nonprofit management involves leveraging the strengths of both paid and non-paid roles to maximize impact and fulfill the organization’s mission. Don't leave room for misunderstanding and resentment among your volunteers. Take the time to make the difference and reasoning well known! #nonprofits #nonprofit #greenvillesc #greenvillenonproft

The Working Wardrobes 2023 Annual Report is here! Since our launch in 1990, we have helped over 125,000 individuals in overcoming barriers to gainful employment. Read the full report to learn more about what YOU helped us accomplish. Together, we're rebuilding careers and rebuilding lives. #annualreport #workingwardrobes #orangecounty #southerncalifornia #nonprofitorganization #ocnonprofit #nonprofit #community #donate #employment #jobs #careers #workforcedevelopment #thrift