How to Identify the BEST Candidate in Your Hiring Pool
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Even before the pandemic, finding and hiring the right candidates for fundraising roles was a challenge. Now, many organizations are struggling to even get a good pool of candidates, let alone find the right candidate from within that pool.  In this podcast episode, Jeff and Karen are joined by special guest Paul Towne, Executive Search Consultant with Cooper Coleman. As a search consultant who works exclusively with non-profit and social impact organizations, Paul has extensive knowledge about how to attract the right candidates and identify the best match for the position.  We hope this conversation gives you some helpful ideas and tools to use when you’re hiring for your next fundraising role! Show Highlights: In this episode, we discuss…  Why organizations are having such a tough time hiring fundraisers How the rise of remote and hybrid work has impacted the job market How to attract diverse applicants and select candidates who are a good fit for your organizational culture and community
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