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News From The Field.
Leadership decisions carry lasting implications for institutions, teams, and communities. Here, we share updates from across our work, including new search engagements, completed placements, firm news, and perspectives on leadership in the nonprofit sector. Our work is grounded in the belief that executive search should be both rigorous and deeply human.
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Cooper Coleman Places Karon Moody Harden as CEO of National Association for Interpretation
National executive search concludes with the appointment of an experienced nonprofit and association executive to guide NAI's next chapter. CHICAGO, IL – Cooper Coleman LLC is pleased to announce the placement of Karon Moody Harden as Chief Executive Officer of the National Association for Interpretation (NAI). Harden officially began her tenure on November 2, following a national search conducted by Cooper Coleman in partnership with NAI's Board of Directors. Based in Fort

Cooper Coleman
5 days ago3 min read


Cooper Coleman to lead multiple development leadership searches for UF Health
National recruitment initiative seeks development professionals to strengthen philanthropic engagement and advance fundraising priorities across UF Health. CHICAGO, IL – Cooper Coleman LLC is working with UF Health, the University of Florida's academic health center, to conduct multiple development leadership searches as part of a broader effort to strengthen philanthropic capacity across the institution. The initial engagements include an active search for a director of deve

Cooper Coleman
Oct 293 min read


Cooper Coleman Announces CFO Search for Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens
National search seeks a financial executive to support the Zoo’s continued growth and long-term sustainability. CHICAGO, IL – Jacksonville Zoological Society, Inc. has partnered with Cooper Coleman LLC to conduct a national search for its next Chief Financial Officer. The next CFO will support the Zoo’s continued development as it invests in its campus and advances its mission of connecting communities with wildlife and wild places. Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens has

Cooper Coleman
Oct 272 min read


Cooper Coleman Retained to Lead Chief Executive Officer Search for the National Association for Interpretation
NAI serves ~5,000 members across parks, museums, zoos, historic sites, and more. At a genuine inflection point, they're seeking a steady, hands-on CEO to bring focus to the organization's next chapter: strengthening their training and certification portfolio, diversifying revenue, and building long-term sustainability. A role defined by judgment and influence, not scale

Cooper Coleman
Jun 12 min read


Most Nonprofit Searches Don’t Fail. They Settle.
If everyone in the room feels completely comfortable with the final choice, it may be worth asking whether anything is actually going to change.
Johnny Cooper
May 253 min read


Cooper Coleman Announces Placement of Dion Wade as CFO at Center for Child Protection
“Dion brings the kind of strategic thinking and mission alignment CCP needs in its CFO,” said Johnny Cooper, Founder + CEO of Cooper Coleman LLC. “They are doing remarkable work, and unfortunately the demand for their services persists. Dion will build strong financial infrastructure while also staying grounded in the human side of the work, so CCP can be in more places educating more people about how to identify and prevent child abuse."

Cooper Coleman
May 253 min read


Cooper Coleman Named to Forbes' 2026 List of America's Best Executive Recruiting Firms
Cooper Coleman Ranks 50th on Forbes' List of America's Best Executive Recruiting Firms

Cooper Coleman
May 52 min read


Cooper Coleman Completes Executive Director Search for CAMP Rehoboth, Announces Dr. Robin Brennan as Next Leader
Cooper Coleman LLC is pleased to announce the successful completion of the national search for the next Executive Director of CAMP Rehoboth, with the appointment of Dr. Robin Brennan to lead the organization, following the planned retirement of its previously placed Executive Director.

Cooper Coleman
Mar 303 min read



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