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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 Chief Operating Officer at East Coast Zoological Foundation
CHICAGO, IL – Cooper Coleman LLC, a nationally recognized executive search firm specializing in nonprofit and social impact...

Cooper Coleman
Mar 2, 20253 min read


Opportunity Costs: Using Bespoke Sector-Specific Search Firms or Generalist Firms for Non-Profit Organizations
J. Michael Durnil, PhD Director, Executive Search Cooper Coleman, LLC Non-profit organizations operate in a unique environment that...

J. Michael Durnil, Ph.D.
Feb 26, 20254 min read


Cooper Coleman Places Chief Philanthropy Officer at East Coast Zoological Foundation
February 27, 2025 9:00 AM Central Standard Time CHICAGO, IL – Cooper Coleman LLC, a nationally recognized executive search firm...

Cooper Coleman
Feb 26, 20253 min read


The Strategic Advantage of Retained Search Firms for Non-Profit Leadership Recruitment
Michelle Alvi s , PHR - Principal Owner at Alvis People Solutions, LLC. J. Michael Durnil, Ph.D. - Director of Executive Search at ...

J. Michael Durnil, Ph.D.
Dec 4, 20246 min read


Cooper Coleman Partners With East Coast Zoological Foundation To Lead Chief Operating Officer and Chief Philanthropy Officer Searches
CHICAGO, IL – Cooper Coleman LLC, a nationally recognized executive search firm specializing in nonprofit and social impact organizations, is honored to be selected by the East Coast Zoological Foundation (ECZF) to lead searches for the organization’s first Chief Operating Officer and their next Chief Philanthropy Officer. This strategic expansion is integral to ECZF’s continued impact on conservation and community engagement, encompassing Brevard Zoo and the new Aquarium cam

Cooper Coleman
Nov 13, 20243 min read


Cooper Coleman Places President + CEO at United Way Fresno and Madera Counties
CHICAGO, IL – Cooper Coleman LLC , a nationally ranked executive search firm specializing in nonprofit and social impact organizations,...

Cooper Coleman
Oct 27, 20243 min read


Cooper Coleman Launches CEO Search for Family Equality
CHICAGO, IL – Cooper Coleman LLC, a nationally-ranked boutique executive search firm specializing in nonprofit and social impact...

Cooper Coleman
Oct 7, 20243 min read


Cooper Coleman Announces Placement of Vice President + Chief Development Officer at Rainforest Flow
CHICAGO, IL – Cooper Coleman LLC , a nationally-ranked boutique executive search firm specializing in nonprofit and social impact...

Cooper Coleman
Oct 7, 20244 min read



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