Finding the right person to fill your CEO or Executive Director role is a significant responsibility. Oftentimes a hiring committee is appointed to this task. While a hiring committee brings lots of benefits, including reduced bias, holistic assessment and stakeholder buy-in, one difficulty can be the process of pulling together…
Serving on a board looks good on a resume, but you need to know that saying yes to a board seat is saying yes to more than a nice title. It's a big commitment that requires you to be dedicated and involved. Whether it's a nonprofit, a small business, or…
We imagine you, along with most people, have an opinion about the necessity of physically working in an office. The unprecedented lockdown that came with COVID-19 showed us that working remotely is possible for many positions, but the question still remains whether it’s the optimal way to do work. A…
The topic of succession planning may not be one you want to pull out of Pandora's box just yet. I understand. However, the fallout of not addressing this topic early enough can be quite devastating. Since we don't know what the next year - much less the next three years…
Holding the role of board chair of a nonprofit organization is a large and fulfilling responsibility. Along with serving as the direct supervisor of the chief leader of the nonprofit, the board chair must oversee meetings and ensure all other board members are fulfilling expectations. Among these important tasks is…
Have you started a search for a C-suite leader only to find yourself several months in and frustrated with your lack of results? Are you wondering why it’s so hard to fill your role? There is good reason…many good reasons. The tough reality is that hiring a C-suite leader is…
As an executive search firm, the team at Centennial connects with many talented individuals who are going through career transition. Some of these individuals are passively exploring what opportunities are out there, while others are fully engaged in an active job search. One question we hear regularly is, “What is…
Whether you are the owner of a family business or a key member of leadership, choosing your successor is one of the most important decisions you will ever make for the future of the business. The right person can help your business continue to thrive and grow, while the wrong…
Let’s set the stage: You have the honored and vital role of being a member of a hiring committee. Your task is to find someone who will lead your nonprofit to the next level of success. This is exciting and a bit overwhelming, but you know you have 4 other…
