Hiring Candidates from the For Profit Sector

More and more, our firm is being asked: "What about hiring people from the for-profit sector?"

Recent seismic economic shifts, increased board savvy, a retiring but still active baby boomer population, and an increased focus on planned career trajectories available to ambitious nonprofit professionals have changed the landscape of hiring in the sector. Hiring from the for-profit sector is on the rise, and search committees and hiring managers who want to hop on this trend look to this growing pool as a way to further broaden their pipeline of available talent.

However, smart search committees and hiring manager know that they must first stop to determine if this pool is a viable source of talent for the particular position, the organization's needs and its culture. Key to this is understanding who seeks to transition and why, which types of organizations can bring out their best, and proven practices of those organizations that have harnessed the talents that this formidable pool is able to bring to bear.

NPAG Presents...
Hiring Corporate:
What Nonprofits Need to Know

Join Laura Gassner Otting, founder of Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group, in an engaging webinar session based on the themes highlighted in her recent article on the hiring of corporate transitioners.

She will discuss how recent seismic economic shifts, increased board savvy, a retiring but still active baby boomer population, and an increased focus on planned career trajectories available to ambitious nonprofit professionals have changed the landscape of hiring in the sector. Hiring from the for-profit sector is on the rise, and search committees and hiring managers who want to hop on this trend look to this growing pool as a way to further broaden their pipeline of available talent. However, smart search committees and hiring managers need to determine first whether or not the corporate transitioner is right for them

Takeaways include:

• Why are corporate transitioners a viable source of talent for the particular position, the organization's needs and its culture?

• Who seeks to transition and why?

• Which types of organizations can bring out their best?

• What are the proven practices of those organizations that have harnessed the talents that corporate transitioners are able to bring to bear?

• What different should you do to retain the corporate transitioner?

This webinar will be hosted for free but will have limited seats. Advance registration is required.

Omega Institute Appoints Director of Marketing

Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group is pleased to announce that the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies has named Ernie Cox as Director of Marketing.

Tracy Welsh, Vice President and Lisa Catapano, Managing Associate conducted this assignment.

Most recently, Mr. Cox served as Director, Marketing and Communications for Pritikin Longevity Center and Spa, a full service health resort. Prior to this, he served as Corporate Director, Marketing & Visual Branding for Canyon Ranch health resort and spa.

Calling All Search Committee Chairs!

Over the summer, we asked former and current Search Committee Chairpersons to share with us their experiences and lessons learned while serving in this capacity. We expect that such a perspective will put us in a better position to continue successfully coaching our clients as they meet with similar challenges.

Thank you to all who responded!

Since this is often a quieter time of year, we have extended our deadline for responses so that all have an opportunity to participate. We look forward to compiling and sharing our findings with you.

Upcoming Webinars

NPAG has partnered with Synthesis Partnership to get the word out about their Wednesday Webinars. Wednesday Webinars is a series of free one-hour educational offerings by experts in nonprofit management. Most presentations have been offered at nonprofit conferences, and all are aimed at providing professional development opportunities for senior staff and trustees of nonprofit organizations.

September 28, 1pm Eastern:
The Case for Integrated Planning

September 28, 3pm Eastern:
Nature, Nurture & Auction Profits

October 5, 1pm Eastern:
Profit-Making Ventures for Non-Profits: Promise and Peril

October 12, 1pm Eastern:
A Guide to Logic Models - Grant Writing

October 12, 3pm Eastern:
Handling Difficult Conversations

October 19, 1pm Eastern:
Hiring Corporate Transitioners

October 19, 3pm Eastern:
Best Practices to Advance Planned Giving

October 26, 1pm Eastern:
State Charitable & Corporate Compliance for Nonprofits

October 26, 3pm Eastern:
The Artful Solicitor: Successful Major Gift Moves Management