Depending on your industry and the role you’re looking to fill, opting for a small or mid-sized executive search firm can offer myriad of advantages – here are three from the nonprofit executive search experts at DRiWaterstone:
- They are often experts in one industry or area.
Smaller firms aren’t trying to be all things to all clients. Often, they have a deep understanding of one or two industries or geographies and have worked hard to develop comprehensive candidate networks in those areas. This not only means that they have the specialized knowledge to sell your role and your organization to candidates, but also that you’ll see the best, most relevant candidates for your unique opportunity. - They can take advantage of a team approach.
A smaller team has a lot of advantages! Lean organization structures often result in an all-hands approach that can reap rewards for clients – with senior leaders just as engaged in each search as the junior team members, and an openness to leveraging the networks and expertise of team members across the firm to find the best possible candidates for your role. - They can be more agile and cost effective than larger firms.
Lower overhead and less red tape mean that smaller organizations are often able to try new things and make in-search changes quickly, and without significantly impacting the budget. They may also have more flexibility in their process and approach, meaning that they can quickly adapt and problem solve in a way that’s unique to your needs as a client.
DRiWaterstone is a DC-headquartered executive search firm that specializes in connecting purpose and mission-driven candidates with opportunities at some of the top nonprofit and social impact organizations across the U.S.
Our executive search experts help ensure our clients have the right leaders in place – leaders who align to their purpose, and who can help take the organization and its culture to the next level. We serve a diverse group of clients in the nonprofit, association, foundation, social impact enterprise, and corporate citizenship space who are looking to have a greater impact locally, nationally, and globally. Contact us today to find out how we can help with your next search.
*This article was written with the support of ChatGPT
