From our President & CEO . . . I had the opportunity to serve as the guest speaker for Jim Eskin’s Non-Profit Empowerment Workshop a few weeks ago, held at Microsoft in San Antonio. Below is the second part of our interview about retaining fundraising talent. Jim: For candidates who don’t have fundraising experience, what would make their backgrounds attractive to… [Read More]
Talent Retention
From our President & CEO . . . I have the opportunity this week to serve as the guest speaker for Jim Eskin’s Non-Profit Empowerment Workshop, held at Microsoft in San Antonio. Below is an excerpt from our interview about retaining fundraising talent. Jim: What explains the high turnover rate in the fundraising profession? Sally: Fundraising staffs… [Read More]
Are you ready to negotiate?
From our President & CEO . . . For The Hiring Organization: The Offer Strategy You’ve chosen your top candidate and the feeling is definitely mutual! Now it’s time for compensation discussions. Negotiating compensation with your prospective new hire can be anxiety-inducing for both sides, but the right attitude can make it more like a… [Read More]
Seven Tips for an Outstanding Reference Check
From our Vice President . . . In January, our President outlined Seven Resume Secrets. In February, I shared Ten Tips for A Standout Cover Letter. Now we conclude this trilogy by illustrating how to choose and prepare your references. You are a finalist candidate, and the potential employer has asked you to submit your… [Read More]
Ten Tips for A Standout Cover Letter
From our Vice President . . . Last month, our President outlined Seven Resume Secrets and promised in future columns we would also provide helpful information on the cover letter and references. Today, I’ll address the cover letter. As an executive search firm, we see a lot of cover letters and often they don’t set… [Read More]
Seven Resume Secrets
From our President & CEO . . . Happy 2020! As an executive recruiter, I see a lot of resumes. Some are great, but many don’t represent the amazing professional behind the paper the way they could. These seven resume secrets will be helpful whether you’re looking for your first job or interviewing for the… [Read More]