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Vice President of Finance & Operations | New Canaan Community Foundation

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New Canaan Community Foundation (NCCF) seeks to add a full-time position that will serve as the number two role in the organization, reporting to the President & CEO. This new Vice President of Finance and Operations (VP) will manage the day-to-day operations of the Foundation, and coordinate the efforts of a cross-functional staff team of […]

2025-07-22T12:41:15+00:00May 27, 2025|

Director of Philanthropy (Northeast US) | Hope for Haiti

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Hope for Haiti is seeking an results-driven and mission-oriented Director of Philanthropy – Northeast to lead and expand our major gifts program, donor acquisition, and corporate and foundation partnerships across the region. This role is responsible for securing a minimum of $500,000 annually and is a key driver of fundraising strategy and execution in Connecticut, […]

2025-07-22T12:40:56+00:00May 6, 2025|

Ready, Set, Interview!

Does anyone really like interviewing for a job? It’s hard work, it’s stressful, and it’s exhausting. It can be exhilarating when you have nailed all the questions and feel you are in sync with the interviewers or deflating when you just can’t seem to find your footing all the way through. At The Strategy Group, we do A LOT of interviewing and see the best of best and maybe some […]

2025-05-01T15:52:50+00:00May 1, 2025|

Chief Operating Officer | CFA

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Child and Family Agency of Southeastern CT (CFA) seeks a hands-on Chief Operating Officer (COO) with demonstrated management and programmatic experience to play a critical role as an integrator involved in all aspects of the agency’s operations. The COO reports to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The COO leads a team consisting of Directors and […]

2025-07-22T12:40:33+00:00April 14, 2025|

Chief Executive Officer | Norwalk ACTS

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Norwalk ACTS is seeking an entrepreneurial Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead its organization. The CEO will be a visionary, dynamic leader who can grow and lead the backbone organization, facilitate the collective success of this regional effort, and serve as a public ambassador for the organization. More specifically, the CEO will also drive Norwalk ACTS’s […]

2025-07-22T12:39:55+00:00March 23, 2025|

Executive Director | Building One Community

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Building One Community (B1C) seeks a passionate and inspirational leader committed to advancing the successful integration of immigrants and their families. This is a unique opportunity to capitalize on the B1C’s assets and successes to date and to further strengthen its programs, infrastructure, partnerships, and commitment to deliver compassionate service to immigrants. The Executive Director must […]

2025-07-22T12:40:15+00:00March 16, 2025|

Office Manager | The Strategy Group

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The Strategy Group (TSG), an advisory firm working with nonprofit leaders, is currently looking to hire a part-time office manager/executive assistant for 15-20 hours each week to organize and coordinate office operations and assist in many facets of the business. This hybrid position offers the ability to work in the office and from home.

The ideal […]

2025-04-30T12:04:24+00:00February 1, 2025|

How to Navigate an Executive Leadership Search as a Candidate

Last month we wrote a blog post sharing our experience about navigating an Executive Leadership Search from the vantage point of an organization who is hiring candidates. But as we work with the hiring organization, we read the resumes and interview hundreds of candidates. Here are a few do’s and don’ts for navigating the search process.

  1. Write a thoughtful and engaging cover letter. Gone are the days when your cover […]
2025-02-01T11:44:20+00:00February 1, 2025|

Open Office Hours February

Join us on Friday, February 14 from 8:30-9:30 a.m. for Open Office Hours. During the first half hour, we focus on a topic of conversation of our choice, and then we open the second half hour up to whatever is on your mind. If you would like the Zoom link, please email Karen Brennan at kbrennan@thestrategygroupllc.org.

With leadership searches on our minds (we did six big ones last year and have a […]

2025-02-01T11:39:23+00:00February 1, 2025|

Director of Major Gifts | Kids In Crisis

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Kids In Crisis seeks is seeking a relationship-driven Director of Major Gifts to join its team. This position is an essential part of the development team, focused on cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donors to support our mission of providing critical services to youth and families in Fairfield County. The ideal candidate thrives on connecting with […]

2025-06-16T15:46:52+00:00January 28, 2025|
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