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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 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 22 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 263 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 62 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 313 min read


Cooper Coleman Joins Association of Zoos and Aquariums
CHICAGO, IL – Cooper Coleman LLC announced today that it has joined the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing excellence in animal care, conservation, education, and public engagement among accredited zoos and aquariums worldwide. Membership in AZA reflects a shared commitment to high professional standards, collaboration, and the long-term stewardship of institutions that connect people to wildlife and the natura

Cooper Coleman
Jan 282 min read


Warning: The Hidden Cost of "Doing the Executive Search Ourselves"
Most boards do not believe they need professional search support until after the first failed executive hire. By then, the lessons are painfully clear.

J. Michael Durnil, Ph.D.
Jan 274 min read


Cooper Coleman Retained to Lead Executive Director Search for CAMP Rehoboth Community Center
CHICAGO, IL – Cooper Coleman LLC has been retained to conduct the national search for the next Executive Director of CAMP Rehoboth, a respected LGBTQ+ community center based in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. The engagement follows the planned retirement of Dr. Kim Leisey, who has served as Executive Director since July 2023. Cooper Coleman previously partnered with CAMP Rehoboth to place Dr. Leisey and has been re-engaged to support the organization through this next leadership tr

Cooper Coleman
Jan 263 min read



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