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What Boards Must Do Before Starting an Executive Search
By the time the board chair called, the transition was already off track.
The executive director had given notice. The board rushed to post the role. The staff were nervous. Donors were asking questions no one felt ready to answer.
On paper, they were “in process.” In reality, they were stuck.
Hiring and supporting the executive director or CEO is the single most important job your board will ever do. A smooth executive transition requires preparation, clarity, and honest decisions about what your board can handle on its own.
Top Interview Questions for Nonprofit Development Roles
Hiring for development is different. Development staff directly impact donor trust, fundraising pipelines, and revenue. A strong hire can deepen relationships and sustain momentum, while a poor hire can damage connections that took years to build and create costly turnover. Interviews are the best chance to see beyond a polished resume to how a candidate thinks and builds lasting donor relationships.
Why Your Nonprofit Might Need an Interim Executive
Leadership transitions are pivotal moments that can make or break a nonprofit’s momentum. An interim executive provides the stability, expertise, and clarity needed during these times.
Finding the Right People to Move Your Organization Forward: FAQs About Our Fractional Recruiting
Hiring the right team is crucial for your nonprofit’s success, but the process can feel overwhelming and time-consuming. Talbott Talent’s Hiring Partnerships take the burden off your plate by managing every step of the recruiting process—from posting job openings and sourcing candidates to interviewing and negotiating offers.
How to Navigate a Nonprofit Executive Search Without Losing Momentum
Leadership transitions don’t have to feel overwhelming or rushed. By taking the time to assess your needs, engaging an objective perspective, and broadening your talent pool, you can make decisions that set your organization up for long-term success.
Partnering with a Nonprofit Recruiting Firm: What You Need to Know
In the realm of nonprofit staffing, partnering with a professional search firm like Talbott Talent is more than just a good idea—it’s a strategic necessity. By understanding your unique needs, navigating market trends, accessing passive candidates, and managing the entire recruitment process, we ensure that your organization finds the right people to drive your mission forward.
Real-Life Nonprofit Interview Nightmares
In this blog post, we’ll delve into some of the most shocking and entertaining real life interview blunders from the nonprofit sector. These experiences are actual experiences that have been relayed to us from candidates.
Nonprofit Hiring Partnerships: Three Case Studies
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."
Talbott Talent Launches Hiring Partnerships
At Talbott Talent, we believe in the power of people to drive the success of nonprofits. As we proudly step into our eighth year of partnering with organizations to help them find exceptional talent, we are thrilled to announce the launch of Talbott Talent’s Hiring Partnerships.
The Hiring Crisis in the Nonprofit Sector - What Can We Do?
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.
The Power of Onboarding in Nonprofit Leadership Transitions
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 names Kellie Leeper as its Senior Director of Donor Relations
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
Nonprofit Hiring Secrets
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!
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 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.