Stacy Nelson & Associates is an executive search firm that specializes in nonprofit leadership C-Suite and Director level search projects.
The firm is composed of 5 experienced, empathetic nonprofit executive leaders in this field. With over 30 joint years of experience, we bring in-depth knowledge and a holistic approach to each search process. We believe this gives us an unique ability to help our client analyze its needs and clarify the key leadership skills required.
With over 20 years of experience and a high client satisfaction rate, Stacy Nelson & Associates has built an extensive network of contacts and a high-caliber candidate pool of active and passive candidates. We continuously add and update our database. We vet candidates extensively at the top of the candidate funnel to ensure that search committees are considering applicants who have a baseline of leadership skills. As the search committees narrow the field, they can then focus on candidates whose leadership strengths align with the challenges the school faces.
Stacy Nelson & Associates’s focus is on direct recruiting, we will also post and circulate through social media and email blasts.
Based upon our research, we put together a ‘Why Us” statement of why a top candidate would be interested in the opportunity. Stacy Nelson & Associates highlights the organization’s strengths and creates an announcement to promote interest.
“Experience and qualifications are important. Fit is paramount.”
At Stacy Nelson & Associates, we don’t just focus on experience and qualifications. Finding the candidate who shares the values of the organization, and demonstrates the right cultural fit is key to our search. Our client’s mission, vision and values drive the search.
Stacy Nelson & Associates does not have a fee-based upon the salary of a candidate. Stacy Nelson & Associates believes this is an essential component for objectivity in the search process.
Stacy Nelson & Associates provides a 12-month guarantee. We stand behind our work.
Stacy Nelson & Associates conducts deep-dive research to understand your organization before starting a search in order to provide you with the best fit and value for the new CEO of your organization.
Stacy Nelson & Associates has outstanding staff who are dedicated and have nonprofit leadership expertise who have been in the field and understand the community.
Stacy Nelson & Associates has a high customer satisfaction rating with proven success.
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We look for the right person that is an ideal match to help achieve your mission. Our clients are diverse in size and organizations. Stacy Nelson & Associates specializes in nonprofit sectors including but not limited to healthcare, education, supportive housing, social justice, youth development and environment.