Jim Ryan was instrumental in facilitating and guiding the development of our first Strategic Plan. The outcome was excellent and this plan now sets the stage for our next phase of growth, independence and the accomplishment of our mission.
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Nonprofit Executive Recruitment
Whether you’re a small, medium or large nonprofit, there is one thing that remains true – a strong Executive Director is critical to the success of your organization and its ability to carry out its mission.
In traditional recruiting, an organization’s success rate is 65% at best; Decision Associates track record is nearly 100%.
How does Decision Associates achieve nearly a 100% success rate?
- Our executive recruiters learn the culture of your organization first so we can identify not just the skills and experience necessary for the job, but how a candidate fits with your team.
- We create a High Performance Model to identify the professional attributes, behavioral characteristics, thinking styles and occupational interests to make the best match.
- Decision Associates with work with your nonprofit to clearly define expected outcomes to ensure candidates have similar performance in past positions.
- We use Profiles International assessments. Unlike other assessment tools such as DiSC Instrument and the Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator, the Profiles XT style of assessment has the endorsement of the Society for Human Resource Management, The American Society for Training and Development, the United States Department of Labor and U.S. Equal Employment Commission.
- Our recruiters create in-depth and custom interviews based on the job, the organization and the candidate. Working with you and your team, we develop a list of “Critical Dimensions” to help guide and introduce consistency into the interview process.
- Candidates are ranked on 5-15 criteria so your nonprofit is making the best decision on which candidate is the best fit for your organization.
All members of the Decision Associates’ team sit on boards and committees for various nonprofit organizations. We understand how important it is to take the time to get to know your mission and vision, and how that relates to the future leaders of your nonprofit.
To learn more or to receive an assessment of your executive recruiting needs, contact our recruiting experts.
