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Lauren Hall Named Chief Development Officer at the V Foundation
Following a national search in partnership with The Batten Group, the V Foundation has appointed Lauren Hall as the Chief Development Officer. A non-profit executive with more than 20 years of experience at high-impact [...]
Michael Burton Selected to Lead the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation
The Diabetes Research Institute Foundation (DRIF), the fundraising arm of the Diabetes Research Institute, a world leader focused on finding a cure for type 1 diabetes, is pleased to announce the appointment of new CEO Michael [...]
Midyear Review: Questions to Ask Yourself to Stay On Track and Achieve Your Goals
The second half of the year is in full swing, and it's a great time to take stock of your progress and make adjustments to your goals for the remainder of the year. It's [...]
The Cultural Fit Checklist: 5 Questions to Ask Every Candidate
Hiring the right people for your organization is not only about their skills and qualifications but also about their fit with your culture and values. A good cultural fit can boost employee engagement, productivity, [...]
The Art of Delegation: Why It Matters and How to Do It Right
Delegation is a key skill for any leader. It allows you to focus on your core responsibilities, empower your team members, and achieve more in less time. Delegation also helps you develop your staff's [...]
David Emerson is appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at East Texas Food Bank
The Batten Group was proud to partner with the East Texas Food Bank in its search for a Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Congratulations to David Emerson on his appointment. The East Texas Food [...]
5 top recruitment tips for nonprofit organizations
Recruitment is critical for any nonprofit organization. With the hiring landscape constantly changing, nonprofits need to stay ahead of the game to ensure their recruitment strategies are up-to-date. Here are the top 5 tips [...]
People size you up in seconds, but what exactly are they evaluating?
First impressions are formed in the blink of an eye. Research has shown that people can make up their minds about you in as little as 7 seconds. While it may seem like there's [...]
Executive Search Firm for Nonprofits: Why and How to Hire the Right One
Hiring the right leader is crucial for any nonprofit organization. Partnering with an executive search firm for nonprofits can streamline the process, ensuring that you find a leader who aligns with your mission and [...]
Talent Solutions in a Tight Labor Market
Finding good talent – especially high performers – has never been more challenging. We are in unprecedented times. The National Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that this is the first time in over 40 [...]
Find A Job You Love This Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is traditionally a day to celebrate love and romance, but this year why not take it a step further and find a job you love? Finding a job you’re passionate about and [...]
Pay Transparency at Nonprofits
On January 1st, California and Washington joined Colorado and New York City in enacting pay transparency laws. There will be others to follow (New York State’s law is awaiting the governor’s signature). Even with [...]
Hiring the Best Talent: 5 Strategies
Hiring the best talent is one of the most critical aspects for leaders building the most competitive and compelling teams! At the same time, boards and search committees are wrestling with the external environment; [...]
Holiday Job Search for Nonprofit Executives: Stand Out This Season
The holidays can be a busy time, but they are also the perfect season for a holiday job search for nonprofit executives. While others might hit pause, nonprofit organizations are still hiring and interviewing, [...]
Economic Reality Setting in as Recruitment Challenges Grow
The economic landscape is shifting, and with it, recruitment challenges for nonprofits are becoming more complex. As inflation rises and funding becomes less predictable, organizations must adapt their hiring strategies to stay competitive in [...]
Meri-Margaret Deoudes is appointed as Senior Vice President and Chief Operations Officer at the Parkinson’s Foundation
The Batten Group was proud to partner with the Parkinson's Foundation in its search for a Senior Vice President and Chief Operations Officer. Congratulations to Meri-Margaret Deoudes on her appointment. The Parkinson’s Foundation announced [...]
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Appoints Colleen Coppla as Chief Development Officer
The Batten Group was proud to partner with the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation in its search for a Chief Development Officer. Congratulations to Colleen Coppla on her appointment. Colleen will oversee all [...]
Why Engage a Recruiter Now?
Events are being cancelled, volunteers and donors are losing their jobs, and nonprofits across the country are doing their best to navigate the uncharted waters of a global pandemic. Here are 4 reasons why [...]
Corporate Matching Gifts
The link below will allow you to download a list of corporations who offer a corporate gift matching program. Corporate Matching Directory
Top Tips for Leaders During Crisis
Change is the only thing that is constant and right now it feels like the rate of change is increasing exponentially. Apparently the universe felt we really needed to be reminded of that as [...]
Tips for Working from Home
Everyone's putting out their list for how to Work From Home. Here is our list for Leaders: Reconnect with your purpose. If others call you their leader, then this is your time. Adjust your [...]
Virtual Fundraising Ideas
In the uncertain time that COVID-19 presents, fundraisers across the globe must get creative to continue to raise money to drive the mission of their organizations. Here are some ideas that you can use [...]
Compensation Best Practices
Compensation Best Practices Payscale.com surveyed 7,100 HR professionals and business leaders for the 2018 Compensation Best Practices Report. Read this report to understand how compensation and pay philosophy can affect hiring in 2019. [...]
How to Conduct Better Interviews
Interviewing is a two-way street. Both the organization and the candidate need to be prepared to make a good impression. Let's look at how to conduct better interviews. For the Organization: An interview is [...]
Learn from Amazon’s Culture of Failure
Mistakes are where learning comes from… and learning is a key tool for growth. The business world loves talking about Amazon.com’s culture of embracing mistakes. Being totally cool with failure is a key element [...]