One of the most important responsibilities for nonprofit boards is determining who will be the next executive director for the organization. The search process can be complex and generally requires careful planning. Consultant Barbara J. Gilvar shares her expertise in the book, The Art of Hiring Leaders: A Guide for Nonprofit Organizations. Some of the key topics covered in the volume include:
-early actions steps for board members
-forming a search committee
-legal considerations
-communication issues
-recruiting candidates
-choosing finalists
Appendices contain material on hiring interim executives and using consultants.
The book contains a chapter on transition planning. If you require additional information on executive transitions, visit the Annie E. Casey Foundation web site for a special monograph series on this topic.
Having worked at one of the top executive search firms none of this information is new to me, but a great post for anyone trying to learn about the value of executive search. Thanks for the post!
Posted by: Jessica Holmes | February 28, 2013 at 01:37 PM