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The most consequential decision a nonprofit board will ever make is hiring its executive director. Yet in moments of transition, some boards instinctively defer to staff members who seem more familiar with day-to-day operations. This approach, while well-intentioned, fundamentally misunderstands where the responsibility for nonprofit board hiring lies and often sets both the organization and […]

A wrong executive hire costs more than money. It costs momentum, staff morale, donor confidence, and sometimes years of organizational progress. Nonprofit boards invest significant time and resources into finding their next executive director, yet many organizations repeat the same avoidable errors. These mistakes often stem from good intentions: moving quickly to fill a vacancy, […]

Retained Search vs. Contingent: What Nonprofits Need The decision between retained and contingent search isn’t just about payment structure. It’s about whether your nonprofit has access to leaders who aren’t actively seeking jobs, or only to those who happen to be browsing job boards. When your board decides to engage professional help for an executive […]

When your executive director announces a departure, even the most experienced boards feel the weight of what comes next. The decisions you make in the months ahead will shape your organization’s direction for years to come, influencing everything from staff morale to donor confidence and mission impact. You’re not alone if your board is feeling […]