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Staff Profile: Iman Ahmednur
Meet Iman Ahmednur, one of our Project Coordinators!
Staff Profile: Monika Whitfield
Meet Monika Whitfield, one of our Senior Search Consultants!
Staff Profile: Briana O'Neal
Meet Briana O'Neal, one of our Senior Search Consultants!
Staff Profile: Preeti Pasupulati
Meet Preeti Pasupulati, one of our Project Coordinators!
Staff Profile: Ángela-Jo Touza-Medina
Meet Ángela-Jo Touza-Medina, one of our Senior Search Consultants!
Staff Profile: Katelyn Cheeseman
Meet Katelyn Cheeseman, one of our Project Coordinators!
Staff Profile: Pascale Hughes
Meet Pascale Hughes, one of our Senior Search Consultants!
Staff Profile: Kelly MacKenzie
Meet our Talent Recruitment Coordinator, Kelly MacKenzie!
Staff Profile: Amanda McReynolds Doran
Meet Amanda McReynolds Doran, one of our Senior Search Consultants!
Staff Profile: Husani Bastien
Meet our Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer, Husani Bastien!
Nonprofit talent recruitment: 2023 predictions
2022 saw many organisations growing or recovering staffing levels to pre-pandemic numbers, will the trend continue in 2023?
Staff Profile: Mariya Yurukova
Meet our President and CEO, Mariya Yurukova!
5 key strategies to hiring a nonprofit leader
So you have a top executive position to fill, where do you start? Hiring leaders is a tough task, especially in a tight job market. Thousands of seasoned nonprofit leaders are predicted to retire over the next 5 years. A smooth replacement process will be crucial to long-term success.
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Congratulations to Noel Selegzi on his new position as Director of Development for Keralink International.
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Congratulations to Kristen Guskovict on her new position as Clinical Director for Partnerships for Trauma Recovery.
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Congratulations to Zoraida Cordero on her new position as Area Director (Philadelphia) for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
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Congratulations to Karen Snow on her new position as Special Events Manager (Montana and Wyoming) for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
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Congratulations to Kelsie Hoppes on her new position as Major Gifts Officer (West Coast) with America India Foundation.
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Congratulations to Emily Griffin on her new position as Development Manager with Congressional Fire Services Institute.
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Congratulations to Shannon Isaacs on her new position as Executive Director with Global Fund for Widows.
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Congratulations to Lindsay McGregor on her new position as Membership and Outreach Officer with FADICA.
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Congratulations to Matt Maher on his new position as Grants and Reporting Officer with Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.
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Congratulations to Amir Nasser on his new position as Project Manager with American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
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Congratulations to Kim Neidermyer on her new position as Special Events Manager (NYC) with American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
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Congratulations to Gail Reid-Vestal on her new position as Area Director (WA) with American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
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Congratulations to Andrea Guzman on her new position as Program Manager (LA) with American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
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Congratulations to Amber Amaro on her new position as Senior Regional Development Manager (LA) with Pratham USA.
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Congratulations to Sarah Sears on her new position as VP of Product with Opportunity at Work.
The Role of Technology in Recruiting
In today's business world, technology plays a vital role in nearly every aspect of operations. From sales to marketing to customer service, technology has transformed the way businesses operate and interact with customers. The recruiting process is no different. By leveraging technology, businesses can streamline their recruiting efforts and make the process more efficient. Here's a look at how businesses can use technology to make recruiting more efficient.
The Best Career Advice for Executives Who Want to Be Successful
As an executive, you have a lot of responsibility. Not only are you responsible for your own career success, but you're also responsible for the success of your company. That's a lot of pressure! But don't worry, we're here to help. In this blog post, we'll give you the best career advice for executives who want to be successful. Read on to learn more.
The Top 3 Peer to Peer Fundraising Organizations
Peer to peer fundraising is a type of fundraising where individuals raise money on behalf of a nonprofit organization. Individuals can do this by creating their own fundraising page on the organization's website and then sharing it with their friends, family, and social network.
How to Hire an Executive Director for Your Nonprofit Organization
If you are a nonprofit organization looking to hire an executive director, there are a few things you should keep in mind. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the mission of the organization, as well as the necessary skillset to lead the organization towards its goals. In addition, the ideal candidate will also have experience working with nonprofit organizations, and will be able to hit the ground running. Here are a few tips on how to find and hire the ideal executive director for your nonprofit organization.
How to Raise Money for Your Nonprofit Organization
According to Giving USA 2019, charitable giving in the United States totaled an estimated $427.71 billion in 2018. This marks a 1.7% increase from 2017. Individual giving accounted for the largest share of donations at 69%, followed by foundations (15%), bequests (9%), and corporations (7%).
As we enter a new decade, it is important for nonprofit organizations to be aware of current and future trends in fundraising so that they can adapt their strategies accordingly. Keep reading to learn about some innovative fundraising strategies that are sure to get results.
5 Qualities to Look for When Hiring Executives in Nonprofit Organizations
The success of a nonprofit organization is largely dependent on the quality of its executive team. As such, it is important to take the time to find the right individuals to fill these vital roles. But what qualities should you look for in potential executives? Here are five key qualities to keep in mind when hiring executives for your nonprofit organization.
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Congratulations to Natalie Villegas on her new position as Area Director (Orange County) with American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
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Congratulations to Lindsay Campbell on her new position as Chief Development Officer, Athletics and Recreation with American University.
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Congratulations to Jonathan Kornfeld on his new position as Director of Development with New Heights Youth.
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Congratulations to Erin Weldon on her new position as Area Director (Oregon) with American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
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Congratulations to Katie Flores-Moreno on her new position as Area Director (North Texas) with American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
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Congratulations to Nicole Lynn on her new position as Philanthropy Advisor with Liberty Hill Foundation.
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Congratulations to Deepti Kc on her new position as Regional Development Manager (Central) with Pratham USA.
Webinar: Kishshana Palmer
In the year of great resignations and war on talent, what can you do to increase retention and team effectiveness? Moreover, how do we ensure that new team members fit right in? Join us for a conversation with the incomparable Kishshana Palmer, as we discuss how to create a Sticky Team, from recruitment to onboarding to retention.
Webinar: Birgit Smith Burton
The past two years have presented an unprecedented number of challenges and opportunities for the nonprofit sector. From hurried innovation and pivoting to new ways of operating due to a global pandemic, to increased demand for services and a social justice reckoning reverberating across every aspect of society.
Tips To Securing Major Gifts And Sponsorships
There is no way around it, as a nonprofit, a large portion of your annual revenue comes from securing major gifts and sponsorships. Each donation type, while vastly different, allows your organization to grow, meet goals, and thrive. However, as necessary as both are, obtaining these donations year after year can be a lot easier said than done.
Tips To Securing Major Gifts And Sponsorships
There is no way around it, as a nonprofit, a large portion of your annual revenue comes from securing major gifts and sponsorships. Each donation type, while vastly different, allows your organization to grow, meet goals, and thrive. However, as necessary as both are, obtaining these donations year after year can be a lot easier said than done.
Deal-Breakers: 4 Reasons Candidates Turn Down Jobs
The fact of the matter is, for any company the process of hiring requires careful consideration, strategy, and a whole lot of work. However, when it comes to nonprofits — organizations that face funding issues, saturated job markets, and a lack of qualified talent — the process of hiring becomes a whole new ball game. One that involves putting yourself out there in the most efficient way.
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Congratulations to Dom Barley on his new position as Regional Development Manager (DC) with Pratham USA.
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Congratulations to Brian Rhodes on his new position as General Counsel with Opportunity@Work.
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Congratulations to Nadeen Mustafa on his new position as Regional Director of Development with Zaytuna College.
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Congratulations to Robin Shah on his new position as Regional Director of Development with Pratham USA.
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Congratulations to Jonathan Wang on his new position as Chief Operating Officer with Jewish Family and Community Services-East Bay!
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Congratulations to Omar Bahar on his new position as Associate Director of Development with New Heights Youth Inc.
Overcoming The Challenge Of Continual Fundraising
Podcast Diversifying Fundraising with Tanya Rumble and Mariya Yurukova
Nonprofit Management: 7 Tips For Employee Success
As a leader of a nonprofit, you know firsthand that finding the right employees as well as keeping them can be a challenging task.
6 Ways To Have a Successful Digital Fundraiser
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Congratulations to Ramone Segree on his new position as Executive Director, US and VP, Marketing, Development and Communications with Women for Women International
Foundation Magazine: Diversifying Diversity
This is our third and final installment of our series
on intersectionality in the non-profit sector.
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Podcast recording: Recruiting Diverse Talent
Podcast recording: Diversity and Inclusion in Advancement
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Does Your Nonprofit Need a Recruiter?
7 Remote Team Building Ideas to Keep Co-workers Connected
When teams work remotely due to the pandemic or just distance, keeping a sense of community can be difficult.
Ring The Alarm: It's 2021 and the nonprofit sector does not have a plan for diverse donors
The nonprofit sector must develop inclusive fundraising practices for long-term success.
Tips for Hiring Development Staff
Interview and recruitment strategies to find the best fit in your next search for fundraisers.
Five ways to prepare for senior leadership
Swept under the rug: The issue of diversity in our industry
Five key skills to hire for post-pandemic
Top 10 interview questions for your next Director of Development Search
How to leverage your event fundraising experience during interviews
Upcoming Events
Webinar
Diversifying Your Donor Base in 2021: Practical Strategies for Inclusive Fundraising
The donors of today and tomorrow look a lot different. If your organization is not positioned to appeal to a broader range of donors, it could jeopardize your long-term fundraising success. Join us on Dec 18th for a comprehensive discussion on considerations for creating inclusive fundraising programs. From frameworks to evaluate your organizational readiness, to practical fundraising strategies to expand your donor base in a culturally sensitive and appropriate way. Let’s put statements into practice as we plan for 2021!
January 28th 12pm-1pm EST
Staff Profile: Monika Whitfield
Meet Monika Whitfield, one of our Senior Search Consultants!