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TransitionGuides - Nonprofit Executive Search, Succession and Sustainability Planning

National leaders on executive search, succession & sustainability planning for nonprofits

Helping nonprofit leaders leverage turning points to build organizations that are stronger, more vibrant, and of greater service.

  • Succession Planning - We help clients anticipate and address changes in leadership that can make or break an organization. Read more.
  • Executive Search for CEO and Senior Managers - With deep expertise and a wealth of contacts in the nonprofit world, we find diverse, exceptional leaders who invigorate organizations. Read more.
  • Transition Management - Ensuring a smooth transition is just as important as hiring the right person. Our decades of experience will help you do both. Read more.
  • Organizational Sustainability - We help leaders identify and address challenges and build organizations that are enduring community assets. Read more.

Helping nonprofit leaders make the most of their turning points since 1993.

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Nonprofit Executive Searches

TransitionGuides is current conducting executive searches for the following positions:


Clear View School - Executive Director

Location: Briarcliff Manor, New York 

The Clear View School (www.clearviewschool.org) is seeking a dynamic leader to assume the executive director role for this 43-year old day treatment programs for children with emotional and behavioral problems. Located on a 17-acre campus 35 miles north of New York City in a beautiful community near the Hudson River, the school currently serves about 115 children from 30 surrounding communities. Professional staff of 65 members, 33-member board and $8 million budget. Click here to read more.


Mental Health Association of Montgomery County - President/CEOmha

Location: Rockville, Maryland

The Mental Health Association of Montgomery County (MHA) is seeking a dynamic, entrepreneurial mental health or human service professional to serve as its next president/CEO. This position offers the opportunity to build on existing strengths and chart a new strategic direction for this highly respected nonprofit that provides public education, advocacy, and innovative mental health programs. A private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Rockville, Maryland that was founded in 1957, MHA has a $4.7 budget and 750 volunteers. In the past year, MHA provided 5,982 clients with ongoing services and 25,986 people with short term services.. Click here to read more.


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Vice President, Communications and Outreach

Location: Chicago, Illinois

The National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) is seeking a Vice President of Communications and Outreach who will be responsible for developing and executing the organization’s multi-faceted communications strategies aimed at increasing quality educational opportunities for children.  The new VP of Communications will develop and implement a national communications plan, maintain productive relationships with key national allies, and provide proactive and reactive responses within the media, among other duties. Click here to read more.


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Vice President, Policy & Advocacy

Location: Chicago, Illinois

The National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) is seeking a Vice President of Policy and Advocacy who will be responsible for developing and executing federal and state advocacy strategies that strengthen charter schools and charter school authorizing. The Vice President will work with both with NACSA members and other partner organizations, such as the National Governors Association to advance the effectiveness of charter schools and charter school authorizers. Click here to read more.


nrtNonprofit Roundtable - Vice President

Location: Washington, DC

The Nonprofit Roundtable of Greater Washington (www.nonprofitroundtable.org) is seeking a skilled and experienced nonprofit leader to join the team in a newly created vice president position. With over 300 members, the Roundtable works to build the strength, visibility, and influence of the nonprofit community in order to create a more just and caring community in Greater Washington.

Not a "classic" COO position, the vice president will have both internal and external responsibilities, and will be a key partner in leading the organization with president. Click here to read more.


Scranton Area Foundation - Director and Chief Executive Officer

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Location: Scranton, PA

The Scranton Area Foundation (SAF) is seeking an experienced community foundation or nonprofit leader to build on the Foundation’s success in supporting the improvement of the quality of life in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania (population 214,000).

The SAF is a public charity and community foundation serving the Lackawanna County, PA area. The Foundation’s mission is to meet a wide variety of educational, cultural, human service and other charitable needs throughout Lackawanna County. The Scranton Area Foundation (SAF) is seeking an experienced community foundation or nonprofit leader to build on the Foundation’s success in supporting the improvement of the quality of life in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania (population 214,000). Click here to read more.


 

News

nsUpcoming Next Steps Workshops

Next Steps - Succession and Sustainability Planning Workshop for Nonprofit Chief Executives

 

 

January 30-31, 2012 – The Eugene and Agnes Meyer Foundation (Washington, DC )
Audience: Founders and Long-Term Executives
Register or view Next Steps Flyer (PDF)  SOLD OUT

July 19-20, 2012 – The Annie E. Casey Foundation (Baltimore, MD)
For: Founders and Long-Term Executives
Registration opens in January 2012