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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.
Placements


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 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 Announces Appointment of Vanessa Maldonado as Chief Development Officer at Center for Child Protection
CHICAGO, IL – Cooper Coleman LLC announces the appointment of Vanessa Maldonado as Chief Development Officer of the Center for Child Protection (CCP), following the completion of a national executive search led by Founder + CEO Johnny Cooper. Maldonado joins the Austin-based organization as CCP continues to expand its services and engagement across Travis County. For more than 30 years, the Center for Child Protection has provided a safe, child-friendly place where children

Cooper Coleman
Jan 133 min read


Cooper Coleman Announces Placement of KishaLynn Elliott as Executive Director at San Diego Pride
CHICAGO, IL – Cooper Coleman LLC announced today the placement of KishaLynn Elliott as Executive Director of San Diego Pride, marking a significant leadership moment for one of the nation’s most visible and influential LGBTQIA+ civic institutions. Elliott becomes the first Black lesbian to serve as permanent Executive Director in the organization’s more than 50-year history. San Diego Pride is a cornerstone of civic life in the region, advancing LGBTQIA+ visibility, equali

Cooper Coleman
Jan 123 min read


Cooper Coleman Completes National Search for Fund For A Safer Future; Board Appoints Rob Wilcox As President + CEO
Cooper Coleman LLC today announced the successful completion of a national search for the inaugural President + Chief Executive Officer of Fund for a Safer Future (FSF). The search concluded with the FSF Board’s appointment of Rob Wilcox, a leader in gun violence prevention policy and philanthropy.

Cooper Coleman
Jan 53 min read


Cooper Coleman Places Chief Financial Officer at East Coast Zoological Foundation
CHICAGO, IL – Cooper Coleman LLC, a nationally recognized executive search firm partnering exclusively with nonprofit and social impact organizations, is pleased to announce that David Lamadrid has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of the East Coast Zoological Foundation (ECZF) following a national search led by Johnny Cooper, Founder + CEO of Cooper Coleman. This is the third chief-level executive the firm has placed at ECZF this year following successful searches for t

Cooper Coleman
Dec 8, 20253 min read


Cooper Coleman Places Director of Development for Paws Chicago
CHICAGO, IL – Cooper Coleman LLC, a nationally recognized executive search firm serving nonprofit and social impact organizations, is...

Cooper Coleman
Jul 23, 20253 min read


Cooper Coleman Completes Chief Executive Officer Search for Family Equality
CHICAGO, IL – Cooper Coleman LLC, a nationally recognized executive search firm specializing in nonprofit and social impact...

Cooper Coleman
Mar 5, 20253 min read



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