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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.

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. ...

Peña Search Ranked as Non-Profit Top 65 Recruiting Firm

Peña Search is ranked as a Non-Profit Top 65 Professional Recruiting Firms by Hunt Scanlon. Hunt Scanlon ranks the 65 most prominent executive search firms serving the nonprofit sector. Th...

What Nonprofits Look for in Leadership Candidates

The nonprofit sector is hiring at a healthy pace. But stepping into a leadership role at a mission-driven organization requires more than traditional management skills and accomplishments. To stand ou...

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Communities Building Through Lasting Relationships

Is It Time to Start Looking for a New Job?

Leaving a job is a significant decision. Finding a new position can be overwhelming, and it can often be difficult to determine whether you’re in a bad place or just going through a rough period. ...

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How Nonprofits Can Increase End-of-Year Giving

While fundraising is a year-round effort, it's well known fact that nearly one-third of all nonprofit giving is done in the last three days of any given year. Here are some ways nonprofits ...

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What to Look for in Your Next Nonprofit Fundraising Professional

Fundraising has changed fundamentally, and in turn, the role of the fundraising professional within the nonprofit sector has changed dramatically. Increased donor technology has increased...