Board SEARCH
Purpose-aligned directors to complement your existing board adding critical diversity of perspective
RECENT PLACEMENTS FOUND FOR
An effective board is crucial for a social-purpose organisation to achieve its mission.
Board appointments, with the right mix of skills, perspectives and lived-experience, are some of the most important decisions boards need to make.
Since 2012, we have appointed more than 150 leaders to Non-Executive Director roles at for-purpose organisations.
KIND WORDS
“People for Purpose has provided excellent leadership through the recent recruitment of three outstanding, non-executive directors to support the MS Plus Board succession process.”
We were able to take advantage of their strong network of potential candidates to identify high calibre individuals, who not only meet our needs as far as professional skills and experience but will also complement the passion and drive of our existing directors. The entire approach, from project scoping, through the interview process and follow-up of candidates was seamless and ensured that all involved were well prepared and confident heading into each stage. We are very pleased with the outcome and would not hesitate in recommending People for Purpose in supporting NFPs through similar search projects.
JOHN BLEWONSKI
Our process
Board composition and structure
By undertaking this review and gap analysis, your board will have a better understanding of the experience and expertise needed to fulfill its mandate and identify where expertise may be missing.
Our framework is comprehensive and includes an assessment of a broad range of diversity aspects, including age and gender, but also cultural background, lived experience with social causes, socio-economic background, and personal style.
"We connected with PfP’s team from the start. They genuinely care about great leadership and understand that a not-for-profit’s recruitment needs are different. Our trust and confidence in PFP’s expertise and support has led to a valuable long-term partnership."
"In 2020, we had a lot to achieve in a short time, so we needed great people with specific skills and knowledge. It was like looking for a needle in a haystack. But PfP’s reach across government, industry and not-for-profit helped us find the best people in places we hadn’t even thought to look."
"We needed leaders with vision and People for Purpose delivered. With their wide network, they were able to bring those leaders to us. That’s why we’ve been partnering with PFP for our search needs since 2019 …and will keep doing so."
"This wasn’t everyday recruitment for us. These hires were going to have real and far-reaching impact on the lives of people across the world, so we had to get it right. PfP believed in our mission and had the extensive network to find others who did too. They nailed the brief!"
"We wanted to expand and enhance our offerings, so we needed NEDs with a wide skillset. PfP wasn’t phased by our wishlist and jumped right in. We were so thrilled with the outcome in 2023 that there was no question of using their services again this year."
"There are good recruitment companies out there, but not many that understand the needs of for-purpose organisations. For us, recruiting great people is as much about heart as it is about qualifications. PfP truly gets it."
Toolkits for purpose-led organisations
Effective board recruitment and succession planning
The key to effective board recruitment and succession planning is to have a comprehensive recruitment strategy in place at all
Attracting (and keeping) talent
We all know it can be difficult to attract and retain talent in the for-purpose (not for profit) sector. Salary
Looking for your next great leader
Now more than ever, excellent leadership, a clear purpose (and solid governance) are critical to delivering social and environmental impact.