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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.