We are excited to announce that Amy Bunch has joined the TalentRise team as an Executive Coach. With nearly 30 years of experience in organizational leadership and strategic change, Amy brings an impressive track record of supporting leaders through complex transformations across higher education, healthcare, and mission-driven organizations. She brings a unique approach to coaching […]

United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes, a nonprofit that mobilizes the goodwill and resources of the community so everyone can thrive, is beginning its search for a new Chief Operating Officer. The COO will work closely with the president & CEO to carry out United Way’s vision and strategy. This individual will […]

Nonprofits serve an important role in our communities and finding the right person to lead them can present a unique set of challenges. Today, we’re sharing some of the biggest pain points in nonprofit executive search and tips on how you can solve them.  Related: Why Do Companies Use Executive Search Firms?  Limited Budget: Nonprofits […]

What is a Chief Growth Officer?  Over the past decade, the Chief Growth Officer (CGO) title has risen in popularity. Typically reporting to the CEO, this individual is responsible for managing growth within the organization in terms of revenue, new products or services, and partnerships.  Questions to Ask During an Interview  For companies hiring a […]

Nonprofit Begins Search for New President and CEO  Buffalo, N.Y. (March 26, 2024) – TechBuffalo, a nonprofit dedicated to creating a sustainable, inclusive, and accessible technology ecosystem in Western New York, today launched a nationwide search for its next president and chief executive officer, as part of a strategic leadership succession plan that is now […]

Buffalo, N.Y. (March 25, 2024) – The Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site today announced Spencer Morgan, CFRE, as its new Executive Director, effective April 1, 2024. Morgan was selected following a comprehensive, nationwide search led by executive search firm TalentRise. “It is truly an honor to be joining the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site as […]

Across all industries, organizations devote an abundance of time and resources to position their brand in the right light. These efforts can take many forms, from advertising campaigns and PR to internal communications and charitable giving.  While brand reputation often falls under the purview of the marketing and communications department, human resources and talent acquisition […]

TalentRise announced today that Kristen Fox will lead its Coaching and Leadership Development Practice. As Practice Leader, Kristen will focus on expanding TalentRise’s coaching and leadership development offerings, including Fast Start Coaching and Mental Fitness for Leaders programming.  Kristen has served as a Talent Consultant and Leadership Coach for TalentRise since 2019. Most notably, Kristen […]

The YWCA of Western New York (“YWCA WNY”) announced Michelle Sawyers as its new Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), effective April 1, 2024. Sawyers was selected following a rigorous, nationwide search led by executive search firm TalentRise. YWCA WNY announced in September 2023 that its current CEO, Jill Ann Robbins-Jabine, was preparing to retire after nearly […]