Executive Search
Finding the right leadership is crucial for the success of any organization
As experienced search consultants
We understand the specific needs of the not-for-profit sector and mission-driven organizations
We have worked successfully with a volunteer board of directors seeking to hire the chief staff officers, as well as senior staff leadership to assemble their perfect team.
We have worked with organizations in multiple sectors across Canada to identify and select executive staff, staff director and coordinator roles that enable organizations to perform at their highest level.
Piper and Company Inc. has the understanding of the not-for-profit and mission-driven space to locate and connect the right talent with your organization.
Clients report we consistently and successfully:
- Work well with volunteer or staff leadership to understand the desired qualities, experience and motivation required to be successful in the role.
- Structure the hiring process so that it is not only efficient, but effective and resulting in inspired candidate selection.
- Guide organizations through a process of evaluating the candidates to ensure that they are the right person for the job today and lead the organization into the future.
- Empower board of directors to make informed decisions that consider organization, industry, and staff needs.
- Communicate our client’s vision, mission and direction respectfully to all candidates throughout the hiring process.
- Negotiate successfully to the satisfaction of our clients and selected candidates.
Case Studies
A mid-size local association was at a crossroads. its long-serving and beloved CEO announced intentions to retire, and although not unexpected, still came as a surprise. The sector was in turmoil and the board of directors was divided around the leadership qualities it was seeking. Piper was hired to provide the board with a clear path forward to its future.
A health-care association was heading in a new direction and required an experienced Executive Officer to refresh the quality of its member services, continue lobbying efforts on important issues for the profession and increase revenues. The volunteer board of directors was inexperienced with the hiring process and turned to Piper to structure its search, guide them through the selection process and negotiate the employment contract with the successful candidate.
An issues-oriented association with a full plate of programs and activities, needed help to fill two staff vacancies with qualified, motivated candidates ready to join and contribute to this dynamic team. Piper was hired to frame out the required qualifications, recruit, interview candidates through to final negotiations.
A professional association found itself with a sudden vacancy at the top. They wisely appointed an interim CEO and then hired Piper to conduct a careful, thorough search based on both qualifications and fit. Piper first helped them determine their own goals for the association and the resulting skills, and then worked alongside the appointed task force to find their next senior staff person.