The Nonprofit Boardroom: Best Practices for Peak Performance

When joining a nonprofit board, individuals often feel a sense of pride, honor, and appreciation for being asked to serve. The opportunity can be an avenue for improving skillsets, enhancing networks, and most importantly, contributing to the larger community in a meaningful way. But for boards to both support their organization and be the strategic asset that an organization’s leader can rely on, proper board governance is critical.

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Kim Daly
2024 Guide to America's Top 250 Executive Search Firms

Recently, we received a place among Hunt Scanlon's 2024 Select Guide to America's Top 250 Executive Search Firms. We appreciate that this annual publication offers readers expertise from recruiting industry thought leaders. The better that clients and candidates can navigate today’s complex hiring terrain, the better the outcome.

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Kim Daly
Executive Eye-Opener 1Q24

As we delve deeper into a new year and celebrate three years as a firm on Feb. 1 (Happy anniversary to us!), our hope is that the energy and optimism we all feel now will stay with us all the way to December, bringing a multitude of new opportunities - both our way and yours.

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Kim Daly
King Arts Complex Honors Demetries Neely

After 25 years of service to the Martin Luther King Jr. Performing and Cultural Arts Complex, Executive Director and CEO Demetries Neely is ready to pursue new professional opportunities. Neely plans to remain through June 30, the end of the organization’s fiscal year, and help to ensure a smooth transition to her successor. The King Arts Complex Board of Directors has hired BroadView Talent Partners to conduct a search for its next leader.

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Kim Daly
Diversifying Leadership [Podcast]

In this episode of Talent Talks, host Rob Adams explores the cutting-edge strategies employed by Broadview Talent Partners to revolutionize talent acquisition in the affordable housing and nonprofit sectors. Tracy McMillan, CEO, and managing partner, along with Christie Angel, managing partner, share compelling examples of how their organization has successfully attracted diverse leaders. Dive into the effective strategies for expanding talent pipelines and gain insights into the tools crucial for navigating today’s competitive talent market.

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Kim Daly
Garrett joins Columbus Urban League Leadership Team as Chief Operating Officer

CUL partnered with Broadview Talent Partners, a nationally recognized executive search firm specializing in diversity, equity and inclusion. Christie Angel, Managing Partner of the Midwest office, states, "Kesha possesses all of the must-haves to succeed in guiding the Columbus Urban League through the next phases of its lifecycle. We are confident she will successfully and appropriately elevate their internal processes to support the continued drive for racial equity and social justice in Columbus and beyond."

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Kim Daly
RAPID 5 Establishes Land Trust and Receives Major Gift from Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS)

COLUMBUS, OHIO – October 23, 2023 – RAPID 5 will establish a land trust in its quest to create the largest interconnected park system in the country, and Advanced Drainage Systems deepens its commitment to the cause.  To help RAPID 5 take this next step, the organization is working with Broadview Talent Partners to launch the search for the next Executive Director by the end of this month. 

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Kim Daly
Executive Eye-Opener 4Q23

Here at Broadview, we have taken full advantage of the fall conference season to connect with valued partners and friends from coast to coast. Our stops have included annual events for the National Black MBA Association, Minnesota Council of Non-Profits, National Council of State Housing Agencies, Opportunity Finance Network and AfroTech. We were also proud to be a part of NCCJ's Human Better Appreciation Celebration and the Congressional Black Caucus' Fire & Focus Scholarship Fund evening, honoring Congresswoman Joyce Beatty. 

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Kim Daly
Your Pipeline to the C-Suite Starts Here

In the fast-paced world of corporate leadership, the journey to the coveted C-suite begins long before talented individuals reach the executive level. This article is designed to highlight the pivotal role that a well-structured talent pipeline plays in developing strong and diverse leadership. As we navigate the challenging landscape of talent acquisition and retention, it becomes apparent that embracing a philosophy and culture that prioritize pipeline development strategies is not merely a choice but a necessity. 

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Kim Daly
It’s Lonely at the Top: How Boards can Empower their CEOs

At the pinnacle of their organizations, CEOs often find themselves in a paradoxical position of both power and isolation. The weight of high-stakes decisions, constant scrutiny, and the burden of steering a company's course can easily create a sense of solitude in this leadership role. To complicate matters, the hierarchical structure of organizations can make it challenging for CEOs to forge genuine connections with their subordinates, as their authority might inadvertently create a barrier to open and candid interactions. Additionally, a CEO's unique vantage point can make it difficult to confide in colleagues or share concerns without the fear of undermining their own authority or causing panic among employees. 

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Kim Daly
MHO Announces New President and CEO

Mountain Housing Opportunities is pleased to announce Geoffrey Barton as the affordable housing non-profit’s new President and CEO. Geoffrey replaces Scott Dedman, who retired in early August after 30 years in the role. Broadview Talent Partners, an executive search firm specializing in the affordable housing development and finance sectors with an emphasis on diverse and inclusive talent acquisition, retention, and leadership development, brokered the process.

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Kim Daly
Executive Eye-Opener 3Q23

The days are long, the nights are warm and the roadside stands are brimming with fresh produce. Like us, we hope that you and your teams have been able to enjoy some down time this summer. Time away is imperative for continued success in any position, a reality that continues to gain in importance even as clients navigate the hybrid-versus-remote-versus-onsite scheduling of new hires.

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Kim Daly
Must-have Onboarding Elements for New Employees

Whether you’ve secured locally-based talent or hired from afar and are supporting a relocation, remember that starting a new chapter at any level of one’s career is both exciting and stressful. This is also true of those at the executive level! A new door has opened, and investing the proper time and effort to create a comprehensive onboarding experience will make the journey as smooth as possible for your new employee, whether they are mid-career or joining the c-suite. More importantly, this process is crucial to their success and longevity at your organization. Effective relocation and onboarding programs are powerful employee retention tools that deserve maximum attention.

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Kim Daly
Eight Steps to Enhance the Candidate Experience

Trying to attract top talent to your organization? Great, so is everyone else! That’s why a competitive salary and attractive benefits package is so important, but it’s just a start. Creating a positive experience for candidates is an often overlooked — and underutilized component — of the executive search process. Just like organizations are interviewing candidates, those same candidates are simultaneously interviewing the organization to see if it’s a good fit for them from both a career and cultural perspective.

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Kim Daly