Building Culture Amidst the Storm
How nonprofit CEOs are building organizational culture while battling the coronavirus. The global lockdown to fight the COVID-19 virus dispersed nonprofit organizations from their traditional work environments into remote and virtual ones. CarterBaldwin asked the leaders of Compassion International, Habitat for Humanity, Goodwill Industries, and several others how they are [...]
CarterBaldwin Conversations: A Conversation with Dr. Nathan O. Hatch
Earlier this year at the CCCU International Forum in Dallas, CarterBaldwin had the opportunity to lead a breakout session on Best Practices for Building Transformational Teams and selecting the right leader in seasons of transition. We have since sat down with Dr. Nathan O. Hatch, former President of Wake Forest [...]
Succession Done Right: What Nonprofits Can Learn from the Leadership Transition at Cassia
Leadership transitions are one of the most important responsibilities a board will face, yet many are approached too late and without intentional planning. This piece explores what nonprofit boards can learn from the leadership transition at Cassia, one of the largest senior living organizations in the Midwest. Drawing from [...]
Leadership Stability at HBCUs: Breaking the Cycle of Short Presidential Tenures
Partner Gerri WIlliams, EdD explores the growing challenge of presidential turnover at Historically Black Colleges and Universities during the podcast "Leadership Stability at HBCUs: Breaking the Cycle of Short Presidential Terms," hosted by Rob Adams and Hunt Scanlon Media. Drawing on her experience advising boards and leading presidential searches, Gerri [...]
Gerri Williams Named Partner, CarterBaldwin Executive Search
CarterBaldwin Executive Search is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Gerri Williams to Partner. Since joining the firm in 2022, Gerri has played a pivotal role in advancing CarterBaldwin’s work across higher education and global nonprofit sectors. She has led complex, cabinet-level searches and partnered closely with presidents, executive [...]
Breaking the Two-Year Cycle: Strengthening Presidential Tenure at HBCUs
Presidential turnover at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) has reached a critical point. Recent studies show that the average HBCU president now serves less than three years, around half the national average. This rapid turnover disrupts vision, erodes donor confidence, and strains every part of campus life. What’s driving [...]
CEO Onboarding for Nonprofit Boards: A Practical Guide to High-Trust Leadership Transitions
Leadership transitions are more than administrative changes; they are pivotal moments that test a board's foresight and stewardship. Without a clear onboarding plan, even the most promising CEO appointment can falter. A strong, board-led onboarding process ensures continuity, strengthens trust, and positions the organization for long-term success in achieving its [...]
The First 90 Days: How to Onboard a C-Suite Executive into a Privately-Held, Family-Owned Company
Bringing a new executive into a family-owned business is uniquely complex. Founding Partner, Jennifer Sobocinski reviews the critical steps an organization should take when bringing in an "outside" leader into a family-owned business. Download her latest article to explore how these steps can make or break a C-suite leader’s success [...]
Passing the Baton at Compassion International: A Model for CEO Transitions
A smooth CEO transition in a nonprofit should resemble the precision of a relay race — timing, trust, and preparation are key. Compassion International’s CEO transition provides a roadmap for nonprofit boards navigating leadership changes, regardless of organizational size. In 2024, we interviewed Judy Golz and Karen Wesolowski, current [...]
Building on Legacy: The Leadership Transition at Our Daily Bread Ministries
A nonprofit leadership transition is like tending a garden through changing seasons. Outgoing CEOs have cultivated the mission and relationships, preparing the ground for new leadership. Incoming CEOs inherit deep-rooted values while introducing fresh ideas for growth. Like a well-tended garden, a smooth transition requires planning and commitment. [...]
Candid Advice from the Head of School to the Board Chair
As the length of tenure for sitting heads continues to decline, those who care deeply about the future of independent schools are asking what can be done to reverse this trend and bring a renewed stability to our school communities. This question was front and center at the November [...]
CarterBaldwin Executive Search Supports Helping Mamas in Annual Day of Service
On October 2, the team at CarterBaldwin Executive Search came together for their annual Day of Service at Helping Mamas, a nonprofit dedicated to providing essential baby items and feminine hygiene products to families in need. After a brief overview of Helping Mamas’ mission and impact, the team [...]
The Head of School Interview: Navigating Key Questions
The Head of School search process has been described as a delicate dance, with both prospective candidates and boards or search committees putting their best foot forward in hopes of making a strong match. The search committee comes to the interview with carefully crafted questions, which the candidate answers with [...]
Transforming Education: Unveiling the Power of Retained Search Firms in K-12 Leadership
Partners Chris Hornsby and Jack Hall explore how retained search firms like CarterBaldwin play a pivotal role in shaping K-12 education leadership. Discover their expertise in finding the right leaders, emphasizing cultural alignment, and building lasting connections between candidates and schools. Gain insights into how their approach goes beyond recruitment, [...]
CarterBaldwin Executive Search Team Gives Back with HouseProud Atlanta
The CarterBaldwin team exercised their painting and landscaping skills earlier this week as they partnered with HouseProud Atlanta in their annual Day of Service. This was the second consecutive year CarterBaldwin teamed up with HouseProud Atlanta, a nonprofit organization that provides no-cost home repairs to low-income senior, veteran, and disabled [...]
CarterBaldwin Strategic Advisor Jack Hall Receives Distinguished Service Award
Jack Hall, CarterBaldwin Executive Search Strategic Advisor, has been awarded the SAIS (Southern Association of Independent Schools) Distinguished Service Award in recognition and honor of his 38 years of service to independent K-12 schools. The award is given by the SAIS Board of Trustees to a head of school or [...]
Why Culture Matters
Partner Chris Guiney shares the importance of culture and its impact on organizations in a new podcast, "How Culture Impacts an Organization," hosted by Rob Adams and Hunt Scanlon. Chris leads the firm's energy and infrastructure practice and has more than 30 years of executive search experience spanning corporate, PE-backed [...]
CarterBaldwin Executive Search Names Chris Hornsby Partner
CarterBaldwin Executive Search is proud to announce Chris Hornsby has become a Partner of the firm, leading the K-12 education practice. Chris joined the firm in 2015 with an expertise in healthcare IT recruitment, but quickly found his “sweet spot” at CarterBaldwin in the nonprofit and K-12 education spaces, where [...]
Leading Forward Podcast Launches with CarterBaldwin Partner Andrea McDaniel Smith
Earlier this summer, CarterBaldwin Executive Search Partner Andrea McDaniel Smith joined forces with Matthew Hall, Provost and VP of Academic Administration at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Christ Church Lake Forest Campus Pastor Ben Dockery, and Vivek Sarin, Founder and CEO of Juvo Company, to launch a new podcast, Leading [...]