Blair Search Partners

Building a fundraising dream team is a lot like building an Olympic team—it starts with recruiting top talent. Join us for a LinkedIn Live on Monday where our CEO Trevor Blair will be interviewing Tamika Franklin, CFRE, Senior Director of Southern California Major Gifts for University of California, Berkeley. A veteran in creating high-performing fundraising teams, Tamika will talk about bringing the right players to the table, creating opportunities for training and mentorship, and building a collaborative culture that retains great people.  Tune in to learn how to build your own gold medal-worthy team and drive your nonprofit's mission forward! RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gunm4FeG 

Recently, BSP CEO Trevor Blair went live on LinkedIn with Robert Podlogar, CEO of Candelen for a powerful discussion about career transitions in the nonprofit sector. Checkout the highlights from this engaging conversation: https://lnkd.in/dyWcUWsT 

Please help us extend a warm welcome to Liliane Lendvai, Blair Search Partners’ Senior Director, Executive Search & Recruiting. Liliane was a previous BSP team member and we are excited to welcome her back! She brings incredibly diverse executive search and recruiting experience to the firm. Learn more about Liliane and say hello. → https://lnkd.in/gf-ACkw6  

CEO opportunity! Blair Search Partners is excited to partner with International Relief Teams on its CEO search. International Relief Teams alleviates human suffering caused by poverty, disaster and neglect around the globe by sending volunteer teams, financial support, relief supplies, and other assistance to where it is needed most. In the last year alone, the organization provided support in Latin America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, in addition to the US and local programs here in San Diego. Since its founding over 30 years ago, International Relief Teams has delivered more than $674 million in aid to 76 countries worldwide. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will be involved in every aspect of the organization, setting its strategic vision and guiding its future growth. Apply today! --> https://bit.ly/4cL3Ndy #hiring #nonprofitjobs #sandiegojobs

We’ve started a new series on our blog called Project Impact, featuring outstanding candidates we’ve recently placed with nonprofit organizations and public agencies, and the incredible impact they are having within their organizations and throughout the community. Up first is Danny Kim, PhD, Senior Director of People & Culture at San Diego Foundation! Our next newsletter drops tomorrow and Danny’s story will be in it.  Thank you to all who’ve already subscribed! And if you’re not yet on the list, join us here: https://lnkd.in/g3GNZYJ3

Senior Director of Executive Communications opportunity! Blair Search Partners is excited to partner with California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) on its Senior Director of Executive Communications search. CSUSM is dedicated to preparing future leaders, building great communities, and solving critical issues. With a guiding institutional strategic plan titled “The Power of CSUSM,” the University is launching a major philanthropic campaign to support some of the largest and most exciting projects in CSUSM’s history. The Senior Director will lead communications strategies on behalf of the Office of the President. This position serves as a thought partner and communications strategist with senior leadership, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to develop a range of executive writing and communications assignments. Apply today! --> https://bit.ly/3W5ALzG #hiring #higheredjobs #CSUSM

Special thanks to everyone who attended our last Career Transition Seminar, a few of whom are pictured here! Our next seminar is coming up on July 30th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at National University. Will you be there? This workshop is an intimate, in-person experience where you’ll learn about building a career in the nonprofit and public agency sectors, and get answers to your questions about the recruitment process from experts. This seminar is free, but space is limited. Please RSVP at https://lnkd.in/gJmmxZaN

Congratulations to all of the phenomenal CEOs who were honored at last week’s San Diego Business Journal CEO of the Year awards. Here's to celebrating your remarkable achievements and looking forward to many more milestones ahead!

A big thank you to Association of Fundraising Professionals - San Diego Chapter for organizing a fantastic luncheon to unveil the 2024 Giving USA Annual Report on Philanthropy, presented by The Phoenix Philanthropy Group's Founder & President, Richard Tollefson. The event also featured an insightful panel discussion with Brandon Steppe of The David's Harp Foundation, Inc., and James Haddan of the Museum of Us. Key takeaway: let relationships be the catalyst to change!

We're excited to have our CEO, Trevor Blair, returning as the featured guest on National University's Speaker Series. Mentoring for professional and personal growth is a two-way street – both mentor and mentee have an active role to play, and must each benefit from their investment in the relationship. Trevor will lead a highly interactive discussion centered on strategies and tactics for maximizing your mentoring, coaching, and leadership relationships across all domains. This is a virtual event. Register today! --> https://bit.ly/4chCEPu