Talbott Blog
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."
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.
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.
The #1 Tool to Build Your Nonprofit’s Dream Board
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.