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Mission Driven

Welcome to Mission Driven, the blog from Peña Search, where we highlight titans in our community, trends in our industry, and news in our company.

Travis Hillier

Travis Hillier Shares Nonprofit Executive Search Career Perspectives

Peña Search recently announced the appointment of Travis Hillier as Senior Search Director, marking a new chapter in his nearly decade-long journey with the firm. Since joining Peña Search in 2015, ...

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The role of fundraiser: two women talking while looking at a tablet

Private Support of Nonprofits: How Fundraising Has Evolved

Private support has always been fundamental to nonprofits, and the role of fundraisers is evolving just as quickly as the sector itself. With nearly 2.0 million nonprofits nationwide, competition f...

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Service Based Experience

Nonprofit Leadership: Then, Now, and What’s Next

Around fifteen years ago, nonprofit leadership was said to be heading toward a crisis. In 2009, Janet L. Johnson, associate director for Nonprofit Studies at Georgia State University, published “...

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Peña Search Ranked as Top 50 Higher Education Recruiter

Peña Search Ranked as Top 50 Higher Education Recruiters by Hunt Scanlon In an industry where precision and expertise are paramount, Peña Search carved out a significant niche in higher educati...

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Peña Search Founders Featured in SRA Spotlight

Sanford Rose Associates International, Inc. sits down with Holly Peña, Founder and CEO and Carlos González Peña, Founder and President of Peña Search to get to know them better. Found...

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Helping Clients With Obstacles

How to Position Yourself for a Nonprofit Leadership Role

Whether you're seeking a director level job, are just starting out in your nonprofit career, knowing how to position yourself as a leader in a job interview is an important strategy.  ...

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