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Position Announcement: Chief Operating Officer, Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden The mission of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is to build and maintain a public venue that promotes the art, enjoyment and knowledge of horticulture, while providing opportunities for education and research. We are committed to excellence, inclusion, good management and fiscal responsibility. The Dallas Arboretum seeks a senior executive with proven senior management and leadership experience in a similar position at a public garden, arboretum, science center or related nonprofit organization. The next COO must demonstrate the ability to understand and operate effectively within a 501(c)(3) nonprofit governing environment while providing strong leadership in the implementation of best practice management techniques in business. Read more and apply, or share nominations here: https://bit.ly/dabgcoo #dallasarboretum #dallasnonprofit #publicgardens #executivesearch #nonprofitleadership #nonprofitsearch

A great opportunity to join an impactful organization that has a lot of exciting opportunities on the horizon!

Position Announcement: Chief Operating Officer, Harry Chapin Food Bank In 1983, a humble initiative known as the Lee County Food Cooperative opened its doors, with a mission to address hunger in Southwest Florida. Little did its founders know that over the next four decades, this organization would evolve into the formidable Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida (HCFB), a beacon of hope for millions facing food insecurity. The Food Bank has a strong senior management team (termed the “Guiding Team”) and seeks to build on that strength by adding a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to help the team bolster operational execution while supporting additional programmatic priorities, expanded community outreach and expanded fundraising. The new COO will be a key driver and partner of the growth strategy for the organization. #foodbank #foodequity #endinghungertogether #hungerrelief #executivesearch #nonprofitleadership #nonprofitsearch Read more and apply, or share nominations here: https://bit.ly/hcfbcoo

Position Announcement: President and Chief Executive Officer, Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP) Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP)® acts as a trusted advisor to decision-makers and the broader energy policy community. By developing and sharing global best practices tailored to local priorities and doing so with clarity and vision RAP enables decision-makers to act. RAP’s mission is accelerating a clean, reliable, equitable, and cost-efficient energy future through advancing policy innovation and thought leadership within the energy community. RAP seeks a proven, accomplished leader, with a deep passion for the mission and in service style leadership. This President and CEO will bring a courageous and inspiring vision to RAP as well as the ability to lead and execute bold strategic plans that produce effective and trusting international and domestic partnerships, dissemination and scaling of best practices, brand visibility and financial sustainability for the organization. Learn more and apply, or share nominations here: https://bit.ly/rappresceo #regulatoryassistanceproject #cleanenergyleadership #executivesearch #nonprofitleadership #nonprofitsearch

Position Announcement: Chief Executive Officer, West Suburban Community Pantry In 1970, Roger and Barbara Schmith transformed a small pantry in the closet of a local church into a community supported organization. As it gained support, grew in size, so did the recognition of the need across the surrounding counties. In 2010, the organization became the West Suburban Community Food Pantry (WSCP), serving all of DuPage County and Will County. West Suburban Community Pantry is a leader in the local movement to end hunger by increasing access to nutritious food through services designed to meet a range of neighbors’ needs, providing resources that help families increase their financial stability through collaboration with community partners and innovating ways to reduce food waste through new sourcing and distribution solutions. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) serves as the leader of WSCP and is ultimately responsible for the success of the mission of WSCP and the fiscal health of the organization. Learn more and apply, or share nominations here: https://bit.ly/wscpceo #foodbank #foodequity #communitypantry #executivesearch #nonprofitleadership #nonprofitsearch

Kittleman & Associates is proud to welcome our two newest team members! Karina Cerny, MBA and Yasmine Sulamc have joined Kittleman & Associates in the Chicago office. As an Associate, Karina supports multiple search operations teams for clients in a variety of sectors. In this role, she assists in the management of search operations sequencing and other administrative responsibilities, as well as providing assistance for website and social media communications. Prior to joining Kittleman, she worked as an Assistant in the Donor Relations and Event Marketing Departments at Marquette University in Milwaukee. As a Senior Associate, Yasmine provides search operations support for a diverse group of clients and maintains effective communication among clients, principals and candidates. Most recently, she was a Project Manager at executive search firm Kingsley Gate, providing support for senior partners. She also was actively involved in recruiting for senior-level roles with multiple clients as a Search Associate at Kingsley Gate and has served as a Staffing Specialist at Hire Dynamics, leading recruitment initiatives for the Walmart Distribution Center. Kittleman and Associates is the nation’s first executive search firm dedicated exclusively to recruiting leaders for nonprofit organizations across the country. Kittleman’s search practice focuses on CEO level recruitment throughout the nonprofit sector, including human service organizations, foundations, museums, associations, and conservation and environmental organizations. Founded in 1963, Kittleman has offices in Boston, Philadelphia, Denver and its founding office in Chicago. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/gvpCgeQ2  

Position Announcement: Executive Director, Mounts Botanical Gardens Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County is a 20-acre living plant museum with 25 unique garden areas. Each garden within the collection is a living exhibit, with plants chosen specifically to tell a story to visitors about choices they can make within a challenging subtropical climate. The gardens illustrate what Palm Beach County residents can emulate in their own spaces, large or small. The Executive Director will provide the leadership, vision, and strategic direction for implementing the new masterplan of the Mounts Botanical Garden and will manage the day-to-day operations and activities of the organization. The ideal leader will have a demonstrated track record of success in conceptualizing, developing, and executing new programs, events, and experiences that have garnered greater awareness as well as reputational and financial success.  See more and apply, or share nominations here: https://lnkd.in/gGZPvtYq #mountsbotanicalgarden #publicgardens #botanicalgarden #executivesearch #nonprofitleadership #nonprofitsearch

Placement Announcement: Andres Ambriz has joined Space Center Houston as Vice President of Facility Operations and Capital Projects. Learn more about Andres Ambriz and Space Center Houston here: https://lnkd.in/gi2kdJau #spacemuseum #sciencemuseum #museumleadership #placementsuccess #executiverecruitment #talentacquisition

Position Announcement: Executive Director, Cancer Wellness Center The Cancer Wellness Center was started in 1989 in Skokie, Illinois by three friends who were determined to build a reliable source of information and support for cancer survivors and others living with cancer. Cancer Wellness Center has grown and expanded through its 35-year history, and today the Center provides a number of diversified, high quality targeted, supportive programs and services to individuals and their loved ones impacted by cancer. The next Executive Director of Cancer Wellness Center will be a proven visionary leader with a minimum of ten to fifteen years professional experience of progressive leadership experience including five years of Senior Management and, most importantly, will have a deep and abiding passion for the mission of Cancer Wellness Center and the individuals and families it serves. See more and apply, or share nominations here: https://lnkd.in/dg2CXcNi #cancerwellness #cancersupport #leadershipinhealthcare #cancercounseling #executivewellness #executivesearch #nonprofitleadership

Position Announcement: Executive Director, The Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation The Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation is one of the nation’s leading breast cancer research and education organizations. Since 1985, the organization has raised almost $45 million for breast cancer research and the education for the future of breast cancer researchers and doctors. The Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation seeks an accomplished leader with demonstrated success in organizational growth, advocating for change, strong development experience, and solid business acumen gained from their professional career. To learn more and apply, or share nominations, visit: https://bit.ly/edlynnsage #breastcancerresearch #lynnsage #breastcancerawareness #healthleadership #executivewellness #executivesearch #nonprofitleadership