Director of Search
Good Insight
Status: Full-time, exempt
Salary: $120,000 with bonus opportunities
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Working remotely from Greater DC region (Baltimore/Richmond) required
Good Insight is seeking a Director of Search to join a rapidly growing executive search firm serving the nonprofit sector. They will lead national searches for nonprofit CEOs, association executives, and philanthropy professionals, joining a team of people with a shared commitment to antiracist approaches within nonprofit talent acquisition.
About Good Insight
Founded in 2013, Good Insight is an award-winning, woman-owned retained executive search firm with a mission to connect good causes to great leaders. We help nonprofits, funders, and associations plan leadership transitions, recruit exceptional executives across the U.S.
Good Insight is building a team willing to challenge the status quo of the nonprofit executive search field and reimagine how leadership transitions serve as a tool for racial, economic, and social justice. Our process centers equitable hiring practices and dignity for candidates. We believe that communities have the best answers to the challenges they face, and we work to identify leaders with personal and professional experiences to advance community-driven solutions. We are committed to using our work to address the nonprofit racial leadership gap by advancing careers of BIPOC leaders in the social sector.
Good Insight is headquartered in Washington, DC with a team working remotely from their home offices. The Director of Search should have availability between the core hours of 10 AM and 4 PM ET. Client demands sometimes require work outside of normal business hours (i.e., evenings and weekends), which we offset with flexible hours. Regional and national travel is required to support client engagements (10-15%).
We are building a team of people who use their work to make the world a better place. We trust our team to be self-starters and semi-autonomous. We do not believe in “work hard, play hard.” We want employees to love their work and have a rewarding life outside of the office. We believe that our collective liberation requires restoration and we try to model that behavior ourselves with realistic deadlines, collective time off, and encouraging work-life boundaries.
Position Overview
The Director of Search plays a leadership role on our consulting team as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to clients, cultivates an extensive network among prospective nonprofit leaders, and plays an active role in our efforts to build an antiracist consulting practice.
The Director of Search leads 8-10 executive search engagements each year, working closely with Search Associates to help nonprofits, foundations, and associations find exceptional senior leaders. The Director of Search handles full-cycle recruiting for client projects on a mostly autonomous basis. They serve as a primary point of contact for the Search Committee Chair and advise on every aspect of the search process, including leading the client through hiring practices that mitigate bias throughout the entire process. Their responsibilities range from consulting on executive transitions, developing stakeholder engagement strategies, designing and implementing tailored approaches to talent acquisition, presenting qualified candidates to the search committee, and securing top talent for senior management and executive roles across the nonprofit sector. They collaborate with the CEO, peers, and other teammates to serve as a thought partner on client challenges and tailor recruitment strategies
This position reports to the CEO and has no direct reports.
The ideal candidate will bring an advanced understanding of how the nonprofit sector is central to solving community issues. They will have exemplary analytical skills and be able to distill large amounts of complex information into strategy, direction, and advice to Good Insight’s clients. They are a successful project manager and are adept at using technology to manage processes and procedures. They bring executive presence and are able to represent the firm to current and prospective clients.
All applicants must demonstrate advanced understanding of racial equity, barriers to nonprofit leadership presented by structural racism and white supremacy culture, and a personal commitment to advancing racial justice. They have high standards for nonprofit leaders and boards and stay current with research, thought leadership, and trends in nonprofit leadership development. They will be driven by connecting with accomplished professionals and the opportunity to help shape the future of the nonprofit sector.
Key responsibilities of the Director of Search include:
Project Administration
Plan and Prepare for Searches
Recruit and Correspond with Candidates
Assess, Select, and Onboard Finalists
Other Responsibilities
Key Attributes
You might be the right person for the job if you are:
Basic Qualifications
Nice to have, but definitely not required:
Application Process
To be considered for the position, please submit your resume and 1-2 page cover letter that details your interest and qualifications in the role, as well as what you hope to gain and contribute to the Good Insight team. The cover letter will be used as a demonstration of your writing ability. Apply at www.good-insight.org/careers.
We will review submissions as they are received and will contact applicants to request more information and/or to schedule interviews as appropriate. We encourage applications be sent no later than mid June, but the position will remain open until filled. Candidates advancing should anticipate these steps in the process:
The ideal start date is August 2024 with some flexibility.
Confidential inquiries and applications may be directed to recruiting@good-insight.org.
Compensation & Benefits
While still a small business, Good Insight is committed to offering competitive salaries and a great working environment. The full-time starting salary for this position is $120,000, with bonuses and profit-sharing opportunities. We also offer a liberal PTO policy, federal holidays plus DC Emancipation Day and office closures around winter holidays. Good Insight covers 50% of employees’ health insurance premiums, and contributes to a defined retirement plan.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Good Insight is committed to building a diverse team with the lived experience necessary to advance racial, social, and economic justice for our clients. We celebrate diversity of all kinds, including race, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, and age. We do not discriminate for employment opportunities related to these categories or any others protected by local and federal laws.
We strongly encourage applications from people of color, LGBTQ, women and non-binary people, people with disabilities, and those who hold an intersectional identity.
Director of Search
Good Insight
Status: Full-time, exempt
Salary: $120,000 with bonus opportunities
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Working remotely from Greater DC region (Baltimore/Richmond) required
Good Insight is seeking…
While still a small business, Good Insight is committed to offering competitive salaries and a great working environment. The full-time starting salary for this position is $120,000, with bonuses and profit-sharing opportunities. We also offer a liberal PTO policy, federal holidays plus DC Emancipation Day and office closures around winter holidays. Good Insight covers 50% of employees’ health insurance premiums, and contributes to a defined retirement plan.
While still a small business, Good Insight is committed to offering competitive salaries and a great working environment. The full-time starting salary for this position is $120…
To be considered for the position, please submit your resume and 1-2 page cover letter that details your interest and qualifications in the role, as well as what you hope to gain and contribute to the Good Insight team. The cover letter will be used as a demonstration of your writing ability. Apply at www.good-insight.org/careers.
To be considered for the position, please submit your resume and 1-2 page cover letter that details your interest and qualifications in the role, as well as what you hope to gain and…