COOPER COLEMAN LLC

COOPER COLEMAN LLC

Executive Search Services

Chicago, Illinois 3,247 followers

Search and Strategy for the Social Sector ——— Top 60 Nonprofit Executive Search Firm Top 250 Executive Search Firm

About us

Cooper Coleman is a national boutique executive search and consulting firm partnering exclusively with nonprofit organizations, foundations, and research and academic institutions to drive meaningful growth. We move organizations forward by placing the right leaders in the right roles at the right time, and we help to strengthen their management and fundraising capacity to amplify their mission and impact. We are an NGLCC Certified LGBT Business Enterprise (LGBTBE).

Website
http://www.coopercoleman.com
Industry
Executive Search Services
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Type
Privately Held
Founded
2020
Specialties
Executive Search, Recruiting, Nonprofit Consulting, Fundraising, Nonprofit Management, Organizational Development, Nonprofit Development, Leadership, Consulting, Strategy, Advisory, Marketing & Communications, Philanthropic Advising, Campaign Feasibility, Grant Writing, Events, and Partnership Development

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    Exciting News from COOPER COLEMAN LLC! Our Founder + CEO, Johnny Cooper, MPA, CFRE, will be attending the Giving Institute's Summer Symposium 2024 in #Philadelphia this week! The symposium is a great opportunity to connect with industry leaders, share insights, and explore innovative approaches to #philanthropy. Stay tuned for updates and insights from this enriching experience! #GivingInstitute #Nonprofit #Leadership #CooperColeman

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    POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: The CSUDH College of Continuing and Professional Education (CCPE) at California State University-Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) is seeking an experienced Fiscal Officer + Business Manager to oversee and enhance their fiscal operations. Learn more and #applytoday: https://lnkd.in/e4sP2J5 This complex role involves strategic budget planning, financial analysis, and fostering relationships with internal and external partners to ensure the responsible creation and management of CCPE's budget. This position also serves as a key member of the Dean's Senior Leadership team. Inquiries and nominations can be sent to John Toolan, Vice President of Executive Search at COOPER COLEMAN LLC. California State University, Dominguez Hills, provides transformational educational experiences for undergraduate and graduate students grounded in culturally sustaining practices, innovative research, creative activity, and community engagement. The CSUDH College of Continuing and Professional Education is a nationally recognized distance learning school offering multiple degrees, certificate programs, and courses online. With ten master's degrees, one bachelor's degree, and numerous certificate programs, the College of Continuing and Professional Education serves students locally and worldwide. #HigherEducation #CareerOpportunity #NonprofitJobs #FinanceJobs #HigherEdJobs #ExecutiveSearch #CooperColeman

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    🌟 Team Spotlight: Ben Bisbee 🌟 We’re proud to continue our team spotlight series by introducing another new Director of Executive Search at Cooper Coleman: Ben Bisbee. With nearly three decades of transformative leadership in the nonprofit sector, Ben brings extensive and award-winning experience in volunteer management, community engagement, corporate social responsibility, and justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (#JEDI), as well as fundraising and development. He has led, consulted, and left a lasting impact on organizations such as the American Red Cross, Apple, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Ronald McDonald House, AT&T, 4-H, and the United Nations. Ben is known for his innovative approach and has built programs that raised hundreds of millions of dollars, engaged thousands of volunteers, placed numerous talented employees, and designed countless successful program models for both nonprofits and for-profits. His commitment to JEDI principles guides and enhances every program he leads and team he builds. As a neurodivergent, queer, bi-racial cis man and a proud member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, Ben's diverse background and unique perspective greatly enrich our team's capabilities. Ben is also an accomplished author having written several books award-winning industry and fiction books. Join us in welcoming Ben’s arrival and discover how his expertise can drive change and help your organization move forward. Learn more and connect with Ben at www.coopercoleman.com. #CooperColeman #ExecutiveSearch #Leadership #SocialGood #DiversityAndInclusion #NonprofitNews

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    🌟 Team Spotlight: J. Michael Durnil, Ph.D. 🌟 Last week, we announced some exciting new additions to our team, and today, we're thrilled to spotlight J. Michael Durnil, Ph.D., a new Director of Executive Search at COOPER COLEMAN LLC. Michael brings over 30 years of experience in K-16 #education, #foundations, corporate #philanthropy, and #nonprofit leadership to the Cooper Coleman team. Michael’s career is marked by numerous executive leadership positions in which he implemented transformative strategies rooted in #equity and #inclusion, including Executive Director at Scripps National Spelling Bee, Campus President for Roosevelt University in Schaumburg, IL, and Interim President and Senior Vice President/Chief Operating Officer at GLAAD. Michael is also a Fellow of the American Council on Education and spent his residency year at Fairleigh Dickinson University and the United Nations. Michael’s academic background is equally notable, with a Post-Doctoral Certificate from Harvard University and a Ph.D. from Loyola University Chicago, specializing in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. His research has emphasized cultural advocacy and creating frameworks that support and uplift disenfranchised communities. His commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to his work, driving meaningful change in every organization he serves. We are excited about his many contributions to our work and the partners we support! Learn more about Michael and connect with him at www.coopercoleman.com/team #CooperColeman #ExecutiveSearch #NonProfits #Leadership #SocialImpact

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    🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 Johnny Cooper, MPA, CFRE from COOPER COLEMAN LLC will be taking the virtual stage at the CASE All Districts Online Conference! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to gain valuable insights from our firm's Founder +CEO during their virtual panel discussion on Wednesday, June 26th! #CooperColeman #ExecutiveSearch #Leadership #Advancement #ProfessionalDevelopment

    ⌛Don't miss your chance to join the CASE All Districts Online Conference. Learn from 30+ live top-rated presentations from the 2024 district conferences. Take advantage of unlimited registration so your whole team can benefit. Perfect for all professionals working in advancement services, alumni relations, fundraising, marketing and communications, and more. #CASEAllDistricts https://bit.ly/3VoOq3j

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    COOPER COLEMAN LLC is excited to announce the expansion of our #executivesearch team and welcomes Ben Bisbee and J. Michael Durnil, Ph.D. to the firm as Directors of Executive Search. With decades of experience in numerous leadership and advisory roles across the nonprofit sector, these esteemed leaders bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Cooper Coleman. Their career-long dedication to social impact and commitment to social justice align perfectly with our mission. With Ben and Michael on board, we are more equipped than ever to provide top-tier executive search services that drive impactful results! Please join us in welcoming Ben and Michael! Learn more about Ben and Michael by visiting www.coopercoleman.com #CooperColeman #ExecutiveSearchFirm #NonprofitLeadership #Growth #Impact

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    POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Ingenuity - Chicago is seeking a dynamic Creative Schools Fund Manager. Explore this exciting opportunity and #applytoday at https://lnkd.in/e4sP2J5. Ingenuity addresses arts education inequities in Chicago Public Schools (CPS). We connect diverse arts education stakeholders and promote data-driven decision-making to benefit CPS students. With an annual budget of approximately $3M, our efforts serve 320,000 CPS students, 650 schools, and 300+ community arts organizations. Launched in 2012, Ingenuity’s Creative Schools Fund (CSF) has invested over $20M in teacher-designed arts education programs within Chicago Public Schools. The Fund’s role is to accelerate and deepen the impact of Ingenuity’s other work by incentivizing arts-positive behaviors in schools. Since the fund was launched, CSF has reached over 60% of schools in CPS with investments ranging from smaller multi-year partnership grants to larger, sustained support for school-wide arts planning and capital improvement projects. Reporting to the Director of Programs, the Manager of the Creative Schools Fund will ensure transparent, accessible grant-making, foster equitable approaches, and maximize sector-wide impact. This will involve supporting schools and arts partners in implementing successful programs, identifying opportunities for partnership development, and ensuring grant decisions are data-driven and inclusive. As an integral member of the Programs Team, the Manager of the Creative Schools Fund holds a key position in enhancing the efficacy of grant processes and strategies, thereby advancing the coordination, implementation, evaluation, and overall sector impact of the Fund. They will creatively address barriers to arts access in underserved schools, ensuring funds contribute to sustainable capacity building. Additionally, they will support development strategies and cultivate relationships to enhance CSF growth and amplify Ingenuity’s philanthropic impact. Inquiries and nominations can be sent to COOPER COLEMAN LLC Vice President of Executive Search Paul Towne. #hybridwork #nonprofitjobs #artseducation #philanthropy #chicagojobs #jobs #hiringnow #CooperColeman

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    POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Rainforest Flow an international #nonprofit delivering clean water, sanitation, and hygiene programs to indigenous peoples in Peru's Amazon rainforest, seeks a Vice President + Chief Development Officer to lead the organization's fundraising and development efforts. Learn more and #applytoday: https://lnkd.in/e4sP2J5 The Vice President + Chief Development Officer (VP/CDO) at Rainforest Flow will play a pivotal role in development planning, major donor cultivation, and expanding their fundraising portfolio. This senior leadership position requires a dynamic individual capable of elevating the organization's impact through innovative fundraising strategies and effective team and organizational management. Inquiries and nominations can be sent to Johnny Cooper, MPA, CFRE, Founder + CEO of COOPER COLEMAN LLC. Since 2003, Rainforest Flow has collaborated with Peruvian health and environmental agencies and indigenous communities to deliver over 82.3 million gallons of safe drinking water to four villages in a global biodiversity hotspot. They have also educated hundreds of families about health, hygiene, and sanitation to strengthen community health. Rooted in over 20 years of scientific and anthropological research and hands-on field experience, their multicultural team works closely with indigenous families to bring sustainable clean water, sanitation, and hygiene programs to remote communities. #nonprofitjobs #nonprofitleadership #cleanwater #socialimpact #globalhealth #fundraising #executivesearch #CooperColeman

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