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Using compensation creatively to recruit top leaders

By Adam SmithSuccessfully recruiting senior executives for professional, trade and philanthropic nonprofit organizations involves expanding the scope of traditional search parameters beyond similar entities, and identifying and analyzing complex compensation elements to attract top tier candidates. First, nonprofits must recognize they are competing with the broader marketplace for talent, and must take into consideration all nonprofit and for-profit industry sectors and markets. These critical hires, after all, will be entrusted with developing a sustaining vision, defining strategic and operational objectives and driving the evolution and growth of your organization.… Read More