From Onboarding to Impact: A Holistic Approach to Empowering NPO Leaders
There is only one day per year that NPOs should be run with a nonprofit mindset: the day they file their tax returns. For the remaining 364 days per year, these organizations should be run like for-profit businesses, seeking to generate a healthy balance sheet with an excess of revenues over expenses and reserves.
And it starts with leadership.
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King Arts Complex Honors Demetries Neely
After 25 years of service to the Martin Luther King Jr. Performing and Cultural Arts Complex, Executive Director and CEO Demetries Neely is ready to pursue new professional opportunities. Neely plans to remain through June 30, the end of the organization’s fiscal year, and help to ensure a smooth transition to her successor. The King Arts Complex Board of Directors has hired BroadView Talent Partners to conduct a search for its next leader.
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Diversifying Leadership [Podcast]
In this episode of Talent Talks, host Rob Adams explores the cutting-edge strategies employed by Broadview Talent Partners to revolutionize talent acquisition in the affordable housing and nonprofit sectors. Tracy McMillan, CEO, and managing partner, along with Christie Angel, managing partner, share compelling examples of how their organization has successfully attracted diverse leaders. Dive into the effective strategies for expanding talent pipelines and gain insights into the tools crucial for navigating today’s competitive talent market.
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Recruiting for Good: Uplifting Mission-Aligned Organizations
By reflecting the demographics of the communities they serve, supporting diversity, and taking a hard look at board governance, nonprofits can not only identify and recruit their next great leader but also uplift the organization for a long-term, sustainable, and impactful future.
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Garrett joins Columbus Urban League Leadership Team as Chief Operating Officer
CUL partnered with Broadview Talent Partners, a nationally recognized executive search firm specializing in diversity, equity and inclusion. Christie Angel, Managing Partner of the Midwest office, states, "Kesha possesses all of the must-haves to succeed in guiding the Columbus Urban League through the next phases of its lifecycle. We are confident she will successfully and appropriately elevate their internal processes to support the continued drive for racial equity and social justice in Columbus and beyond."
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Leadership Columbus Executive Director Shannon Lee to Step Down
Leadership Columbus’s Board of Directors voted earlier today to engage Broadview Talent Partners to help attract a visionary executive who shares Leadership Columbus’s commitment to developing, connecting, and inspiring diverse leaders.
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RAPID 5 Establishes Land Trust and Receives Major Gift from Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS)
COLUMBUS, OHIO – October 23, 2023 – RAPID 5 will establish a land trust in its quest to create the largest interconnected park system in the country, and Advanced Drainage Systems deepens its commitment to the cause. To help RAPID 5 take this next step, the organization is working with Broadview Talent Partners to launch the search for the next Executive Director by the end of this month.
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Executive Eye-Opener 4Q23
Here at Broadview, we have taken full advantage of the fall conference season to connect with valued partners and friends from coast to coast. Our stops have included annual events for the National Black MBA Association, Minnesota Council of Non-Profits, National Council of State Housing Agencies, Opportunity Finance Network and AfroTech. We were also proud to be a part of NCCJ's Human Better Appreciation Celebration and the Congressional Black Caucus' Fire & Focus Scholarship Fund evening, honoring Congresswoman Joyce Beatty.
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Your Pipeline to the C-Suite Starts Here
In the fast-paced world of corporate leadership, the journey to the coveted C-suite begins long before talented individuals reach the executive level. This article is designed to highlight the pivotal role that a well-structured talent pipeline plays in developing strong and diverse leadership. As we navigate the challenging landscape of talent acquisition and retention, it becomes apparent that embracing a philosophy and culture that prioritize pipeline development strategies is not merely a choice but a necessity.
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It’s Lonely at the Top: How Boards can Empower their CEOs
At the pinnacle of their organizations, CEOs often find themselves in a paradoxical position of both power and isolation. The weight of high-stakes decisions, constant scrutiny, and the burden of steering a company's course can easily create a sense of solitude in this leadership role. To complicate matters, the hierarchical structure of organizations can make it challenging for CEOs to forge genuine connections with their subordinates, as their authority might inadvertently create a barrier to open and candid interactions. Additionally, a CEO's unique vantage point can make it difficult to confide in colleagues or share concerns without the fear of undermining their own authority or causing panic among employees.
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MHO Announces New President and CEO
Mountain Housing Opportunities is pleased to announce Geoffrey Barton as the affordable housing non-profit’s new President and CEO. Geoffrey replaces Scott Dedman, who retired in early August after 30 years in the role. Broadview Talent Partners, an executive search firm specializing in the affordable housing development and finance sectors with an emphasis on diverse and inclusive talent acquisition, retention, and leadership development, brokered the process.
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Executive Eye-Opener 3Q23
The days are long, the nights are warm and the roadside stands are brimming with fresh produce. Like us, we hope that you and your teams have been able to enjoy some down time this summer. Time away is imperative for continued success in any position, a reality that continues to gain in importance even as clients navigate the hybrid-versus-remote-versus-onsite scheduling of new hires.
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Must-have Onboarding Elements for New Employees
Whether you’ve secured locally-based talent or hired from afar and are supporting a relocation, remember that starting a new chapter at any level of one’s career is both exciting and stressful. This is also true of those at the executive level! A new door has opened, and investing the proper time and effort to create a comprehensive onboarding experience will make the journey as smooth as possible for your new employee, whether they are mid-career or joining the c-suite. More importantly, this process is crucial to their success and longevity at your organization. Effective relocation and onboarding programs are powerful employee retention tools that deserve maximum attention.
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Eight Steps to Enhance the Candidate Experience
Trying to attract top talent to your organization? Great, so is everyone else! That’s why a competitive salary and attractive benefits package is so important, but it’s just a start. Creating a positive experience for candidates is an often overlooked — and underutilized component — of the executive search process. Just like organizations are interviewing candidates, those same candidates are simultaneously interviewing the organization to see if it’s a good fit for them from both a career and cultural perspective.
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Propel Nonprofits President & CEO Kate Barr Announces Retirement
“We are honored to partner with the Propel Nonprofits Board of Directors to navigate the process of recruiting and retaining the remarkable Kate Barr’s successor. These are big shoes to fill, and we will work in partnership with the board to find the right, next leader for this phase of Propel’s lifecycle,” Tracy McMillan, CEO and Managing Partner, BroadView Talent Partners, said.
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Six Reasons to Invest now in a Truly Diverse Workplace
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are intrinsic to building effective teamwork and collaboration within any organization. By prioritizing these principles, organizations can harness the full potential of their teams, resulting in improved problem-solving, decision-making, and overall organizational success.
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Christie Angel to Lead BroadView Talent Partners’ Midwest Office
A leader by example, Christie Angel has spent three decades engaging her community, building relationships, and advising leaders, all while transforming programs and organizations. Next, this former Columbus CEO of the Year will bring her insight, experience, and perspective to BroadView Talent Partners, serving as Managing Partner of the executive search firm’s Midwest office in Columbus, OH.
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Executive Eye-Opener 2Q23
As the grass turns green and the northern hemisphere transitions into warmer weather, we’re starting to see an economic slip within the financial services and tech sectors but not within the nonprofit sector. The playing field within remains a candidate's market and is competitive enough that organizations must offer a total benefits package that sets the bar high.
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“That’s a Great Question:” Getting & Giving References that Count
Here’s the truth: reference reports can make or break a candidate’s chances of getting their dream job. After conducting and writing hundreds of reference reports for candidates over the years, we’ve identified vital tips for both the candidates tasked with submitting references and the respondents who agree to be interviewed on their behalf.
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Replacing a Long-Tenured Leader? Do this, not that.
Replacing a long-tenured leader or founder in a non-profit organization can be a challenging task for any Board of Directors. It’s a topic we’ve already touched upon here, but is important enough that we’re digging in deeper. That’s because most favorable outcomes occur when a Board keeps the best interests of the organization’s current and future strategic direction in mind.
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