Network of Nonprofit Search Consultants upcoming events

September All Members Zoom Meeting (09/10/2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT

NNSC Member Connection

September All Member Zoom Meeting

Thursday, September 10, 2026

A relaxed space to connect, exchange ideas, and stay engaged with the NNSC community.

What to Expect

Every other month, NNSC members come together for an informal All Member Zoom Meeting, a welcoming space to connect with colleagues, exchange updates, and explore timely topics impacting our field.

These virtual gatherings are moderated by rotating NNSC members and offer a valuable opportunity to stay informed, build relationships, and share insights in a relaxed, peer-driven setting.

Whether you are looking to learn, contribute, or simply stay connected, we invite you to join the conversation.

September Featured Moderator

Peter Gray

CEO, Peter Gray Executive Search

The September Zoom will be moderated by fellow NNSC member Peter Gray, CEO of Peter Gray Executive Search.

Why Join the Conversation

Connect with fellow NNSC members from across the network
Exchange updates and ideas in an informal setting
Explore timely topics impacting nonprofit executive search
Stay engaged with your professional community between in-person gatherings

Join the September Conversation

To register, select the Register button in the right-hand column of this page.

(WEBINAR) | When Assessment Works (and When It Doesn't): Leadership Assessment in Nonprofit Executive Search (10/15/2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Registration Now Open

NNSC Members: Complimentary as a member benefit.
Non-Members: $50 per person.
Select the “Register” button on the left to reserve your spot.

Why Attend?

Nonprofit clients are increasingly bringing leadership assessment into their hiring processes, sometimes on their own initiative and sometimes without much warning. Whether or not you use assessment in your own practice, the ability to speak knowledgeably about how it works, what it can and cannot tell a search committee, and how it fits alongside your own findings has become part of the job.

This session offers a practical, non-promotional look at leadership assessment in the context of nonprofit executive search. David Donnay of SKS Consulting Group will be joined by a search firm partner who has integrated assessment into live engagements, and together they will walk through what a strong assessment partnership actually looks like: how the data is collected, translated into insights, and presented, how it can sharpen a client’s understanding of a candidate’s strengths and risks, and how it supports the consultant’s advisory role rather than competing with it. The conversation will draw on real case examples, including situations where assessment confirmed what the search process already surfaced and situations where it complicated the picture, along with guidance on navigating those harder client conversations. The session closes by looking at what happens after the hire, where assessment data can inform onboarding and early leadership development, and a substantial portion of the hour is reserved for open discussion with attendees.

Meet Your Presenters

David Donnay, PhD

Partner & Chief Executive Officer | SKS Consulting Group

[BIO TO COME FROM SKS. Approximately 75 to 100 words. Suggested emphasis: David’s background as a psychologist and psychometrician, the scope of SKS’s leadership assessment practice, his experience partnering with executive search firms, and the firm’s growing work in the nonprofit and mission-driven sector.]

Co-Presenter to Be Announced

Executive Search Firm Partner

David will be joined by a search firm leader who has integrated leadership assessment into live executive search engagements. She will share the consultant’s perspective throughout the session, including what the partnership looks like in practice and how assessment findings shape client conversations. Watch for the announcement in the coming weeks.

You’ll Learn

How behavior-based leadership assessment works and what it can (and cannot) tell a search committee
Why assessment strengthens rather than competes with the consultant’s advisory role
What a strong partnership between search consultant, client, and assessment provider looks like
How to navigate client conversations when assessment data contradicts first impressions
How to set expectations early so findings become insights rather than surprises
How assessment data carries forward into onboarding, early performance, and leadership development
Real case examples from live nonprofit search engagements, including what worked and what did not

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is designed for search consultants, firm principals and owners, recruiters, researchers, and project managers who advise nonprofit clients on leadership hires. Whether you use assessment regularly, have reservations about it, or simply want to be prepared the next time a client raises it, you will leave with a clearer understanding of how it works and how to talk about it with confidence.

NNSC Annual Business Meeting (VIRTUAL!) (11/05/2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Members Only

2026 Virtual Annual Business Meeting

Thursday, November 5, 2026

NNSC members are invited to come together virtually for the organization's Annual Business Meeting, an important opportunity to hear updates, participate in NNSC governance, and help shape the year ahead.

What to Expect

The Annual Business Meeting is the formal yearly gathering of the NNSC membership. Members will receive updates on the organization's work, finances, leadership, and priorities for the coming year.

The meeting will also provide members with the opportunity to consider and vote on the proposed slate of candidates for open Board of Directors positions.

Meeting Agenda at a Glance

NNSC Business and Leadership Updates

Annual Reports

Updates from NNSC leadership on the organization's progress, priorities, and work over the past year.

Treasurer's Report

A review of NNSC's financial position, recent performance, and the approved budget for the new fiscal year.

Committee Updates

Highlights from the Membership, Finance, and Professional Development Committees.

Board Election

Presentation of the proposed slate and a member vote on candidates for open at-large Board positions.

Why Your Participation Matters

NNSC is a member-led professional community. Your participation helps ensure that the membership can conduct official business, elect its leaders, and remain informed about the organization's direction and stewardship.

Newly elected Directors will begin their terms at the conclusion of the Annual Business Meeting.

Stay for the November All Member Zoom

The Annual Business Meeting will be followed by NNSC's November All Member Zoom. Separate Zoom links will be provided for the business meeting and the member discussion.

To register, select the Register button in the right-hand column of this page.

November All Members Zoom Meeting (11/05/2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:00:00 GMT

NNSC Member Connection

November All Member Zoom Meeting

Thursday, November 5, 2026

A relaxed space to connect, exchange ideas, and stay engaged with the NNSC community.

What to Expect

Every other month, NNSC members come together for an informal All Member Zoom Meeting, a welcoming space to connect with colleagues, exchange updates, and explore timely topics impacting our field.

These virtual gatherings are moderated by rotating NNSC members and offer a valuable opportunity to stay informed, build relationships, and share insights in a relaxed, peer-driven setting.

Whether you are looking to learn, contribute, or simply stay connected, we invite you to join the conversation.

November Featured Moderator

Tony Paskauskas

Chief Operating Officer, Cooper Coleman LLC

The November Zoom will be moderated by fellow NNSC member Tony Paskauskas, Chief Operating Officer of Cooper Coleman LLC.

Why Join the Conversation

Connect with fellow NNSC members from across the network
Exchange updates and ideas in an informal setting
Explore timely topics impacting nonprofit executive search
Stay engaged with your professional community between in-person gatherings

Join the November Conversation

To register, select the Register button in the right-hand column of this page.

February All Members Zoom Meeting (02/11/2027)

Thu, 11 Feb 2027 20:00:00 GMT

NNSC Member Connection

February All Member Zoom Meeting

Thursday, February 11, 2027

A relaxed space to connect, exchange ideas, and stay engaged with the NNSC community.

What to Expect

Every other month, NNSC members come together for an informal All Member Zoom Meeting, a welcoming space to connect with colleagues, exchange updates, and explore timely topics impacting our field.

These virtual gatherings are moderated by rotating NNSC members and offer a valuable opportunity to stay informed, build relationships, and share insights in a relaxed, peer-driven setting.

Whether you are looking to learn, contribute, or simply stay connected, we invite you to join the conversation.

February Featured Moderator

Moderator To Be Announced

The moderator for the February Zoom will be announced soon.

Why Join the Conversation

Connect with fellow NNSC members from across the network
Exchange updates and ideas in an informal setting
Explore timely topics impacting nonprofit executive search
Stay engaged with your professional community between in-person gatherings

Join the February Conversation

To register, select the Register button in the right-hand column of this page.

SAVE THE DATE: 2027 NNSC Annual Conference (03/02/2027)

Tue, 02 Mar 2027 23:00:00 GMT

Save the Date

2027 NNSC Annual Conference

March 2 – 5, 2027 | Chicago, Illinois

We are heading back to Chicago, and this one is worth clearing your calendar for.

Schedule at a Glance

Tuesday, March 2
Opening Welcome Reception & Dine-Around dinner groups

Wednesday – Thursday, March 3 – 4
Full days of conference programming

Friday, March 5
Half-day programming, wrapping midday

Room Block Now Open

Omni Chicago Hotel

676 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611

Special negotiated NNSC rate: $169 per night, plus tax

Reserve your room through the official NNSC hotel block to receive the discounted conference rate.

Book Your Room

Save the date, reserve your room, and make plans to join your NNSC colleagues in Chicago.

April All Members Zoom Meeting (04/08/2027)

Thu, 08 Apr 2027 19:00:00 GMT

NNSC Member Connection

April All Member Zoom Meeting

Thursday, April 8, 2027

A relaxed space to connect, exchange ideas, and stay engaged with the NNSC community.

What to Expect

Every other month, NNSC members come together for an informal All Member Zoom Meeting, a welcoming space to connect with colleagues, exchange updates, and explore timely topics impacting our field.

These virtual gatherings are moderated by rotating NNSC members and offer a valuable opportunity to stay informed, build relationships, and share insights in a relaxed, peer-driven setting.

Whether you are looking to learn, contribute, or simply stay connected, we invite you to join the conversation.

April Featured Moderator

Torrey Albertazzi

Managing Director, Blair Search Partners

The April Zoom will be moderated by fellow NNSC member Torrey Albertazzi, Managing Director of Blair Search Partners.

Why Join the Conversation

Connect with fellow NNSC members from across the network
Exchange updates and ideas in an informal setting
Explore timely topics impacting nonprofit executive search
Stay engaged with your professional community between in-person gatherings

Join the April Conversation

To register, select the Register button in the right-hand column of this page.

June All Members Zoom Meeting (06/10/2027)

Thu, 10 Jun 2027 19:00:00 GMT

NNSC Member Connection

June All Member Zoom Meeting

Thursday, June 10, 2027

A relaxed space to connect, exchange ideas, and stay engaged with the NNSC community.

What to Expect

Every other month, NNSC members come together for an informal All Member Zoom Meeting, a welcoming space to connect with colleagues, exchange updates, and explore timely topics impacting our field.

These virtual gatherings are moderated by rotating NNSC members and offer a valuable opportunity to stay informed, build relationships, and share insights in a relaxed, peer-driven setting.

Whether you are looking to learn, contribute, or simply stay connected, we invite you to join the conversation.

June Featured Moderator

Abe Taleb

Founding Partner, Equitable Hiring Group

The June Zoom will be moderated by fellow NNSC member Abe Taleb, Founding Partner of Equitable Hiring Group.

Why Join the Conversation

Connect with fellow NNSC members from across the network
Exchange updates and ideas in an informal setting
Explore timely topics impacting nonprofit executive search
Stay engaged with your professional community between in-person gatherings

Join the June Conversation

To register, select the Register button in the right-hand column of this page.