KEES/Alford Executive Search

Happy Work Anniversary to KEES Candidate Placement, Judi Golemba! Congrats on celebrating three years as Development Director at @CAWC_Chicago. KEES proudly supports CAWC’s mission to end domestic violence through a self-help, empowerment approach.

Supporting our clients and their impactful missions is at the heart of everything we do. KEES colleagues Amanda Emerson and Randi Blasutti reconnected with Executive Director Mark Riggleman to learn more about the latest at @classicalmchi Learn more: classicalmusicchicago.org

Happy 6th Work Anniversary to KEES Candidate Placement Valerie Thompson! We are proud to celebrate this milestone alongside Valerie and @ActuarialFound as she continues to lead with impact as Executive Director. Learn more: actuarialfoundation.org #Nonprofit #Leadership #Chicago

Strong nonprofit governance starts with effective board leadership. KEES data reveals that nearly half of nonprofit executives do not receive regular performance evaluations, highlighting a critical gap. Learn more: kees2success.com/blog/kees-find…

Happy Work Anniversary to KEES Candidate Placement, Heather Garcia! Congratulations on celebrating your first year as Senior Director of Finance at United Way of South Central Michigan. #Nonprofit #UnitedWay #Finance #Recruitment #Placements #KEESproud @unitedforscmi

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! What’s better than a pot of gold? YOU!!! We are so incredibly LUCKY to partner with our clients, candidates, collaborators, and colleagues who positively impact the world in which we live. Check out some of our amazing partners: kees2success.com/clients

Thank you to Wintrust and Latz & Company for hosting today’s Coffee Talk Session about Optimizing Your Junior Board. KEES President & CEO Heather Eddy attended alongside Kaitlyn Williams, Auxiliary Board President for Off The Street Club. #KEESoutandabout #Nonprofit #JuniorBoards

Celebrating eleven years of excellence! Congratulations to KEES Candidate Placement Joe Ancell for reaching this incredible 11-year milestone at Outreach. Wishing you another outstanding year ahead as Senior Development Officer. #Leadership #ExecutiveSearch #Illinois #Nonprofit

As we close out our International Women’s Day highlights, we reflect on the remarkable achievements of women across the globe in social, economic, cultural, and political spheres. Today, and every day, we celebrate the ongoing journey toward equality and empowerment. #IWD2026

Happy International Women’s Day 2026! Today, KEES celebrates the many individuals, leaders, and organizations working every day to advance gender equality and equity. #InternationalWomensDay #StrongerTogether #IWD2026 #GivetoGain #KEESproud #IWD26 @womensday

Happy International Women’s Day 2026! While individual achievements deserve recognition, today we also celebrate the incredible power of community and collective action in advancing gender equality and equity through our #GiveToGain theme.

As we continue to honor and celebrate 2026 #InternationalWomensDay, we are excited to highlight more extraordinary leaders who are making an impact and inspiring change. These incredible individuals help us amplify the message of equality, empowerment, and progress.

As we kick off the 2026 International Women’s Day celebration, we’re proud to highlight some extraordinary leaders and changemakers who embody the spirit of #GivetoGain. #Women #Leadership #ExecutiveSearch #KEESproud #IWD2026

Celebrate @womensday! KEES proudly supports this year’s global theme #GiveToGain, championing gender equality and equity. Learn more: internationalwomensday.com/Theme Make sure to follow KEES on X to receive all our updates and spotlights! #IWD2026 #Equality #Women #Empowerment

Employee Appreciation Day is tomorrow! Board Chairs, taking a moment to recognize and celebrate your executive leaders can make a difference. Read more: kees2success.com/blog/strengthe… #Appreciation #EmployeeAppreciationDay #Nonprofit #Leadership #BoardChair

KEES is thrilled to announce Michael Marion as the inaugural Vice President of Philanthropy and Engagement at @HerzingUniv. Read the full announcement: kees2success.com/herzing-univer…

America’s Morale Map: How Happiness Scores Unveil Hidden Labor Risks — want to see how your state ranked? Learn more here: bamboohr.com/resources/data… Information Credit: @bamboohr #EmployeeEngagement #WorkplaceCulture #HR #Leadership

Happy Work Anniversary to KEES Candidate Placement Scott Austgen! Congratulations on celebrating 7 years with @DuPagePads yesterday. #ExecutiveSearch #Nonprofit #Housing #DuPageCounty #Homelessness

KEES Executive Search Client Partner, Hotel Metropolitan, is hiring its first paid Executive Director in partnership with the City of Paducah. Learn more and apply: kees2success.com/wp-content/upl…

Congrats to Chad Pedigo, a KEES Candidate Placement, on 7 incredible years with @DuPagePads! As Chief Development Officer, Chad has played a pivotal role in advancing the organization’s mission to end homelessness in DuPage County, IL. #Nonprofit #Leadership #Homelessness