Cook Silverman Search

Preparation We begin every search with several conversations with our clients so that we understand the opportunities and challenges of each search In order to locate the best candidates available, it is very important to us to understand our client’s business model and the requirements of the open position

Screening and Interviewing Based upon our outreach, we identify prospective candidates and conduct screening and in-depth, in-person interviews with every promising candidate

Presentation Based on current market conditions, we present top candidates for your consideration

Client Interviews We will deliver a first round of candidates for your organization to consider whom we feel are most qualified, and best fit with the demands of the position and organizational culture

Reference Checks Once first round interviews are completed, and you have selected between one and three final candidates to bring back for a second round, we will conduct reference checks on selected candidate(s) upon request

Placement Once you have selected a final candidate based upon the results of interviews and the candidate’s reference checks, we will be available to guide and advise the process of negotiating the terms of the candidate’s employment

Our team includes individuals who have served as executive directors, advancement, development, and other senior positions in the nonprofit arena We have unique knowledge and ability to reach out to and evaluate the skill sets of nonprofit professionals We find and present candidates who best match the nonprofit’s needs

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS - ADDITIONAL SERVICES

We know that each search has a unique set of circumstances and therefore requires personalized attention We work closely with our clients to create a search that works for each organization Our many years of success combined with your unique and specific needs your produces results that our client organizations and candidates alike enjoy Executive Director searches require unique and very specialized attention

Cook Silverman Search can provide additional services designed to assure a smooth transition We will help identify the needs of your organization, including strategy, internal and external communications, search committee mentorship and training, and coaching both for outgoing and incoming leaders Ask about these special services when planning or considering your Executive Director transition

Robert Bunce Executive Director West Contra Costa Public Education Fund Jun Bando Executive Director California Native Plant Society Mark Ryle, LCSW Interim Executive Director Oasis Legal Services Liz Whiteman Executive Director California Ocean Science Trust Mikko Sperber Executive Director Santa Monica Education Foundation Vince Scheidt Executive Director (interim) California Native Plant Society Brooklyn Jones Director of Human Resources Center for Investigative Reporting David Lawlor Director of Philanthropy California Ocean Science Trust Leah Wilderbing Director of Development and Marketing Chronicle Season of Sharing Marilyn Balistreri Director of Development Morgan Autism Center Jacqueline Smith Associate Director of Development Gateway Public Schools Lisa Edwards Former President and Search Committee Chair Hillsborough Schools Foundation Alicia Isero Executive Director Hillsborough Schools Foundation Chanda Lockhart Chief Development Officer Gateway Public Schools Susan Ewens Director, Events Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health Carolyn Feldman  Founder and Executive Director Charlie Cart Project B Michael McFarland Chief Development Officer Home First Melissa Myers Head of School Sterne School Marilyn Solter Redlands Symphony Board Chair RSA Search Committee