Proven Strategies For Conducting A No-Fail Executive Search

Find a new executive who will last. Discover proven search strategies.

Just as COVID-19 entered the United States early last year, a study indicated that over 45% of nonprofit employees planned to change jobs by 2025. The pandemic has caused people to become even more restless, with recent employment projections showing a quarter of all workers plan to seek new employment immediately. This expected turnover may affect your nonprofit and force you to search for a new executive. Even if you do not have a current opening, you should prepare now to be able to fill positions quickly but carefully with candidates who will last.

Finding the top talent to lead a nonprofit is arguably one of the most critical responsibilities of the organization. Yet, many nonprofit searches fail, especially those that seek to replace long-time executives and founders. Going through the cycle of hiring and losing key staff is emotionally draining, costly, and damaging to an organization’s reputation.

• Why do Executive Director and CEO searches often fail?
• How should the search process work from start to finish?
• What are the three essential elements of an effective search?
• How can you involve staff, board members, and external stakeholders?
• How should you recruit, screen, and engage candidates?
• What is the timeline for an effective search process?
• When should you hire a search consultant?