Explore 2025 nonprofit Executive Director and CEO hiring trends, including current salary benchmarks, candidate availability, and insights on managing first-time ED candidates. Learn how leadership transitions, competitive compensation, and flexible work models can help nonprofits attract and retain top leadership talent in today’s market.

Discover how social justice nonprofits can borrow engagement strategies from arts organizations to strengthen donor appreciation, enhance storytelling, and balance consistent programming with timely outreach. Drawing on experience across both sectors, we share three practical lessons to help nonprofits deepen community ties and build sustainable support.

Balancing board involvement with thoughtful staff engagement during an executive search can help nonprofits build trust, strengthen decision making, and set their next leader up for success. This resource outlines practical ways to involve the right voices at the right stages while protecting process clarity and organizational morale.

When an internal candidate is not selected for a leadership role, how your organization responds can determine whether you retain or lose key talent. Learn how clear communication, tailored development, and thoughtful recognition can help keep internal candidates engaged and invested in your mission.

Discover why the composition of your hiring and search teams can directly influence who feels welcome to apply for your leadership roles. We explore research-backed strategies to cultivate diverse candidate pools and shows how inclusive hiring practices and diverse search teams help nonprofits build stronger, more representative leadership.