We recognize that time is the most valuable resource for nonprofit leaders, that's why we created Hiring Partnerships. It's our way of saying, "Let us handle the heavy lifting so you can focus on what matters most – your mission."

Nonprofit organizations are understaffed and many organizations are not able to find and hire the people they need to fulfill their mission. The nonprofit workforce issues are not just a statistical revelation; they are a pressing challenge that impacts your ability to fulfill your mission and serve those in need.

Like many new nonprofit managers, I had to go with my gut. As a new 20-something manager whose instincts weren’t fully developed and who didn’t have many examples of good managers, I didn’t have the greatest success. Fortunately, I’ve grown a lot in my 25+ year career in nonprofit leadership.

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.

Life Centers is pleased to announce the appointment of Kellie Leeper as its Senior Director of Donor Relations. A highly accomplished philanthropic professional and community member with a deep commitment

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 (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.

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 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.

As a board president, your invaluable experience and insights can significantly impact the future success of the organization, but only if that knowledge is effectively transferred to your successor. In this blog post, I'll share practical strategies and advice to ensure a seamless transition as you pass the baton to the president-elect.

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!

RIPEA has named Jessica Love as its new CEO. A seasoned nonprofit executive, Love will lead RIPEA’s efforts to improve the quality of life of their members by protecting and enhancing their retirement benefit, providing group insurance for members, and disseminating information to and advocating on behalf of retired Indiana public employees.

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.

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.

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.

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.