Our Work
“Sandra has a very high degree of EI, and one of her great strengths is an ability to understand the fit for your organization. She isn’t just looking to place someone — she is looking to place the person who is right for you — and for whom you are the right employer. This is clearly a win-win.”
SearchSmart is a retained executive search firm that helps our NFP clients from the first call of inquiry to the signed offer letter.
We partner with our clients to manage every aspect of their search so they can get on with the business of raising money and improving the lives of the people they serve.
The not-for-profit sector tends to have high turnover. However, our disciplined and customized approach means that the people we place stay longer in their respective new positions than may be the case with other firms.
That sort of continuity gives the organizations we serve some additional peace of mind in achieving their long-term objectives.
CASE STUDY: SECURING THE RIGHT PERSON TO REPLACE A FAILED HIRE
The costs of making a bad hire
It happens quite often: a fundraising executive who appears to be the right fit turns out to be anything but. Mis-matches like this can be very costly for the hiring organization.
In this case, and before we were brought into the picture, our client had hired an experienced fundraiser who looked great on paper and in the interviews, but who simply did not suit the position after being hired. Team morale soon began to drop, as did the organization’s fundraising results.
From education to health care, and from the military to the arts – our executive search experience covers a wide range of NFP organizations across Canada. Their leaders trust us to find the right people for the right positions. Together, we help make stronger and more connected communities.