Recruiting a CEO in the not-for-profit and for-purpose sector is an important Board decision and yet for many leaders, the process can seem full of unspoken rules.

In this episode of The NFP CEO, Michelle and Danielle are joined by Rachael McLennan, co-founder of People for Purpose, to demystify how executive recruitment actually works in the social impact sector - from board expectations and search processes to interviews, psychometrics, salary conversations and the role of AI in applications.

What you’ll learn in this episode :

1. The real difference between recruitment and executive search in CEO appointments
2. How CEOs get hired for roles that are never advertised
3. What boards look for when choosing their next CEO
4. The red flags and green flags recruiters see in CEO applications
5. How to use AI when applying for senior leadership roles
6. What the CEO recruitment process typically involves from start to finish
7. Why culture fit can matter more than capability
8. When and how salary conversations really happen in the for-purpose sector
9. How board experience strengthens your CEO career pathway
10. What’s changing right now in not-for-profit executive recruitment

If you’re an aspiring CEO, a current executive thinking about your next move, or a board member preparing for a leadership transition, this episode is essential listening.

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Rachael McLennan from Homepage - People for Purpose

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