EXECUTIVE SEARCH SERVICESOur Candidates StickOur current average is 89 days to "yes" from candidates for completed searches. 90% of Valtas-placed candidates remain on the job years later. |
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We invest time up front to gather stakeholder input, working to deeply understand your organization’s priorities and the background, skills and experience that will best match your priorities.
Most nonprofits recognize that an experienced guide can help navigate the process, finding common ground between board and staff, while identifying the right leader for the organization’s future. Our search services happen in 5 phases:
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We are committed to removing the risks related to CEO/Executive Director transitions. Locating the right successor with the leadership skills, connection to mission and ability to work with board and staff is what we do.
Search + Interim
Nonprofit leadership capacity is what we do. Our understanding of what makes a successful Executive Director placement is unmatched.
Valtas uniquely offers the option of combining executive search with our team of interim leaders to step in when a vacancy occurs suddenly, or an interim leader is the right short-term solution. Over the past decade, we have successfully recruited new nonprofit leaders for scores of social purpose organizations. |
Exclusive Network
We don’t interview candidates for a job; we build relationships. Our network allows us access to top candidates not easily available via more traditional channels.
Many candidates don’t respond to routine advertisements because they are busy working, but instead seek us out because of our reputation, our integrity for all parties, and of course confidentiality. Our candidates experience personalized interview experiences, a strong partnership with our search professionals and direct, candid feedback as part of our process. |
Timely Communication
We lead the search process in partnership with the board and staff leadership, as consultants for recruiting and search to support your organization.
Throughout the search process, we maintain regular and timely communications with the search committee. We represent your organization in our community and our team will do so in a highly professional manner through direct, timely and respectful communications with all constituents. |
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)The Valtas Group recognizes the privilege that the historically white-led sourcing and recruiting industry represents and the inherent systemic bias which has historically prevented people of color and those with other diverse perspectives from participating in an equitable and inclusive process. We strive to deeply understand where each client is on the spectrum of social justice and equity; and adapt our processes to support and advance the client’s goals while never compromising our own commitment to equity, diversity, and valuing the lived experience of everyone we come in contact with.
Our Equity ImpactOur numbers speak for themselves.
Valtas consistently and predominately presents candidates of color as well as other historically marginalized groups.
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"We were very happy with the ED search process. Ed and Emily were well organized and helped steer our search committee through the process efficiently and quickly, as we desired. We are delighted with our final choice. Although Ed and Emily brought us a large number of applicants, when it came down to interviews and selection, one was clearly the best fit."
Rosemary Dunigan, President Board of Directors Jubilee Women’s Center "Ed Rogan from Valtas Group provided Executive Search for a new CEO. Ed brought decades of experience to the Search process. He was able to work with staff and the Board to develop an up to date job description and requirements. Valtas conducted a wide search which yielded nine qualified candidates. Ed worked closely with the Board and a Search Committee to narrow the list to a smaller group to be interviewed. He handled all of the arrangements of the interviews, assisting with obtaining a suitable location and interview materials, including detailed background investigation work. Once a preferred candidate was selected, Ed managed the contract negotiation process with confidentiality and expediency.
Although I am glad to put the entire Executive Search process behind me, I will miss Ed Rogan’s sage advice and professionalism. During this entire process of the Executive Search and the Interim CEO I have been very happy with every aspect of the Valtas Group. Should I find myself in need again, I would seek out the Valtas Group without hesitation." David McRae, Chair Board of Trustees Child Care Aware of Washington |
