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From the CEO’s Desk: Help! I did the search myself!

Are you preparing to hire for your leadership team? Are you already dreading the amount of time you’re going to spend on this and wondering if it’s really the best use of your time? We were curious about the number of hours a CEO would need to dedicate to a…

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From the CEO’s Desk: Help! I did the search myself!

Are you preparing to hire for your leadership team? Are you already dreading the amount of time you’re going to spend on this and wondering…

Nonprofit Trends to Watch in 2025: Key Shifts in Fundraising, Leadership, and Donor Engagement

Nonprofits have seen their share of challenges in 2024, and while it is difficult to predict what 2025 will bring, here are a few anticipated…

What is Institutional Fit?

What Search Committees and Candidates Should Consider Identifying “institutional fit” is a vital, yet somewhat elusive part of the search process for higher education institutions.

What the Sports ETA Symposium Reinforced for Me About the Future of Athletics

I recently returned from the Sports Events & Tourism Association (Sports ETA) Symposium in Las Vegas, where I had the chance to join a panel…

Safe Campuses, Strong Communities: A Campus Safety Blog Series

Campus Safety: Why Relationships Matter

Campus safety isn’t just about law enforcement—it’s about building trust, communication, and strong relationships across the university community. As Griffin puts it, “the most important…

Safe Campuses, Strong Communities: A Campus Safety Blog Series

Space as Strategy: The Role of Venue in Campus Safety

When it comes to campus safety, few decisions carry as much weight as where an event takes place. Venue selection is more than just reserving…

Safe Campuses, Strong Communities: A Campus Safety Blog Series

Campus Safety Starts Before The Crisis

Event safety is one of the most complex challenges facing colleges and universities today. Mark Hall, president of Spelman Johnson, recently spoke with two leaders…

Top Trends in Nonprofits Leading into 2026

2025 has continued to be a challenging year for nonprofits. Here are a few trends we see coming in 2026: Turnover Crisis: Nonprofit executives continue…

Rethinking the Campus Presentation: Why It’s Time for a New Approach to Hiring

When you set out to select an accountant to assist you with filing your tax return, did you have each of those accountants provide you…

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