Posts by Ellie Skochdopole
How to Position Yourself as a Leader in a Job Interview
Are you meant to be in a director position? Here’s how to position yourself as a leader in a job interview. Whether you’ve got your eye on a director level job, are just starting out in your career, or find yourself somewhere in between, knowing how to position yourself as a leader in a job…
Read More2022 1st Quarter Placements
At Peña Search, our mission is to support our clients’ missions by finding them the right long-term leadership. We work tirelessly to find the best people for the best organizations and are thrilled to share some of our 2022 1st quarter placements! Weslie Brittin, Managing Director, Finance & Administration | Educate Texas After an extensive…
Read MoreWhat Nonprofits Want from Leadership Candidates
Hiring is taking place at record paces. Here’s what nonprofits want from leadership candidates right now. Leading a not-for-profit organization, or a team within one, demands a different skill set than those required in business or other disciplines. To make the strongest case for their candidacy, applicants for non-profit leadership positions should consider what these…
Read MoreIs It Time to Start Looking for a New Job?
The Great Resignation is upon us. Here are five signs that it’s time to start looking for a new job. Does it seem like everyone is moving on to new opportunities right now? That’s because, well, they are. Last year, a staggering one in four people left their positions, with 4.4 million people seeking new…
Read MoreEnd-of-Year Giving Trends
It’s almost December 31. What can we expect from end-of-year giving this year? As we gear up to say goodbye to another year, the time has come again to discuss end-of-year giving. While fundraising is, of course, a year-round effort, you may be surprised to learn that nearly one-third of all nonprofit giving is done…
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