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In the News: Women Run Less Than 25% of Nonprofits
I hear the term "female dominated" a lot working in the nonprofit space. While 75% of those in the nonprofit sector are women ... just 22% of established nonprofits are actually run by a woman.
What’s Shaping Nonprofit Leadership Trends in 2024
DHR’s Nonprofit Partners highlight the strategies they are utilizing to support clients seeking to secure leadership to elevate operational efficiencies, adapt to new technologies, manage remote and hybrid teams, and ensure the development and tenure of high-potential executives and emerging leaders.
Demand Intensifies From Non-Profits Seeking Senior Talent
Hunt Scanlon shares market insights from leaders across the nonprofit search world.
Decoding Mixed Messages: Partners from Global DHR Women Share 2023 Trends
In late 2022, DHR Global’s group for women partners – Global DHR Women – discussed how the current economic environment is affecting executive search with an eye on what challenges and opportunities might lie ahead.
Summer Brain Gain
With auto replies on like never before, summer 2022 felt almost … European. Here are 3 reasons "Summer Brain" is a good thing for you, your staff and your mission.
4 Steps to Take When Your Leader Walks
Nonprofit CEOs across the country are feeling the weight of the “great re-evaluation” across their org chart. We identified four immediate steps nonprofit leaders can take when a high performer quits.
Normalizing the Sick Kid in Your Zoom Window
Remember the video of the BBC interview interrupted by a child, an adult rushing in to rescue? Two years into a global pandemic, not a lot has changed for our caregiving workers. But here is something leaders can do about it.
My Phone is on Fire …
If the dramatic uptick in outreach to me from our sector’s leaders is any indication, nonprofits are feeling the heat of the Great Resignation. Learn what you can do to prevent your organization from being swept up in the wave.
Securing Talent in a Tight Market
If you find yourself up at night worrying about securing your next great leader, you’re not alone. Recruiting talent tops the list of nearly every executive I speak with these days.
Feedback from the Front:5 Hiring Insights from Executive Recruiters
Record labor shortages, hiring frenzy, delayed office returns… We’ve all read the headlines, but how is our current state of affairs impacting searches? Read on to learn what recruiters are seeing across the country.
Job Hunters: 4 Ways to Stay Relevant During the Summer Doldrums
Summer can be a stressful time for job hunters, but worry not. Here are four great tips to help you recharge your job hunt this summer
Babka, Grief and the Return to Work
There’s one topic no one is addressing as we discuss return to work in 2021 …
How We’re Working: 2021 Survey of Nonprofit CEOs
At the start of 2021, DHR's Nonprofit Practice Leaders took the pulse of our community of Nonprofit CEOs to learn more about how the last year has impacted their leadership.
The Shows Must Go On – An Interview with One of NYC’s Top Events Strategists
Embracing the new and novel in the shift to virtual events.
Making the Most of Work from Home: An Interview with My Favorite Space Therapist
Master work from home with this quick tips
5 Things I Tell Every Candidate Before an Interview
Essential tips for preparing for your next interview.