The Colorado Children’s Campaign is a nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy organization committed since 1985 to realizing every chance for every child in Colorado. We advocate for the development and implementation of data-driven public policies that improve child well-being in child and family health, youth success, early childhood, and family economic opportunity. As the leading voice for Colorado’s children, the Children’s Campaign has played a pivotal role in securing numerous policy victories, including the establishment of impactful initiatives like the Universal Preschool, Cover All Coloradans, and the new K-12 finance law. Through their unwavering commitment, the organization continues to work towards a future where all children in Colorado have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Location: Denver, CO
Category: Talent Acquisition
Industry: Nonprofit Sector
Size: 20 Employees
Length of Time to Fill Role: Less than 3 months
Hired Candidate: Heather Tritten
Situation
Organization was in search of a new leader to help push the organization to new level, build culture, diversify funders, and serve as the external face of the statewide organization. This search required the input of many different stakeholders, including internal and external. Given the gravitas of the role, and impact it would have in the organization and the sector, there was also a need for a respected authority in the space.
Action
In this full-cycle executive search, we tapped into our numerous connections in the state and utilized the connections of the Board of Directors to ensure candidates were well respected in the field and as leaders. Over the course of an extensive but fast-paced process, we facilitated meetings with various stakeholders from across the state, ensuring all voices were heard, and exhausted all our resources in identifying qualified candidates. In addition to all this, we facilitated an objective process in which to evaluate the various needs of the organization.
Impact
Ultimately, the hired candidate was a well-respected leader in the world of Early Childhood with deep connections and a history of building effective and welcoming cultures.
Callouts
- Female candidate hired
- Role filled < 3 months
- Hired within salary rang
