Executive Search Helps Nonprofit Healthcare Organization Hire a Vice President of Development
After several unsuccessful hiring attempts, Warren Whitney helped a nonprofit healthcare organization recruit an experienced Vice President of Development and earned a second executive search engagement.
Nonprofit / Healthcare
SERVICES WE PROVIDED
Executive Search, Executive Recruiting, Leadership Assessment, Candidate Screening
SUPPORT TYPE
Executive Search for Nonprofit Leadership
OUTCOME
Successfully recruited a senior fundraising executive after multiple unsuccessful hiring attempts, leading to an expanded partnership
THE STORY
Finding the right executive when previous searches fell short.
A nonprofit healthcare organization was expanding its fundraising efforts and needed a Vice President of Development for its relatively new Midwest office. Despite multiple recruitment attempts, the organization had been unable to identify a candidate who matched both the leadership requirements of the role and the organization’s culture.
Warren Whitney was engaged to lead the executive search. Through a targeted recruiting strategy and extensive outreach, we identified qualified candidates, guided the search process, and helped the client hire an experienced fundraising executive. The success of the engagement led the organization to retain Warren Whitney again just a few months later to recruit a Vice President of Development for its Richmond headquarters.
The Situation
The organization needed a senior development leader to support the growth of its Midwest operations. Previous recruitment efforts had not produced the right candidate, delaying an important leadership hire.
The client wanted an experienced recruiting partner that could broaden the search, evaluate candidates, and identify someone who possessed both the technical qualifications and leadership style needed to succeed within the organization.
Key needs included:
• Recruit a Vice President of Development for a growing Midwest office
• Expand beyond previous recruitment efforts
• Identify candidates with strong nonprofit fundraising experience
• Assess leadership fit and organizational culture
• Present a strong group of finalists for consideration
• Fill a critical executive leadership position
Warren Whitney’s Role
Leading a targeted executive search from sourcing through finalist selection.
Warren Whitney managed the executive search process from beginning to end. We developed a broad recruiting strategy that combined online outreach with professional networking to identify qualified candidates who may not have been reached through traditional job postings alone.
After evaluating candidates and conducting initial screening, we presented a shortlist of highly qualified finalists to the client’s search committee to support the final hiring decision.
Our Value
A broader search, stronger candidates, and a successful executive hire.
Before and After
From repeated hiring challenges to a successful executive placement.
Before Warren Whitney
- Multiple unsuccessful recruitment efforts
- Difficulty identifying candidates who fit both the role and the culture
- Critical executive position remained vacant
- Limited success through previous recruiting methods
After Warren Whitney
- Broader executive search strategy
- Strong pool of qualified candidates
- Successful placement of a Vice President of Development
- Streamlined finalist selection process
- Continued partnership for an additional executive search
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