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Greetings!    

fishingA professional fisherman will always have more to show than a weekend angler.  Experts at The Batten Group are in the marketplace day in and day out.  We know the coves, reefs and inlets that are unknown to others.  The job hunter bookshelves are filled with lore about the "hidden job market."  The same holds true for The Batten Group, who have a detailed road map to the hidden talent sources which will never be accessed by newspaper ads, alumni associations, applicant databases, or the Internet.
 
The Batten Group casts a wider net.   Achieve your goals in 2010 by hiring The Batten Group to fill the gaps in your executive team with speed and effectiveness.
 
Sincerely,
 
Jim Batten
The Batten Group
We Take 95% of the Risk Out of the Hiring Process
Are You Hitting The Mark?
bulls eyeNot everyone is suited to work in the nonprofit industry.  We know that and we use a unique screening process to make sure the fit will be perfect.  Candidates presented by The Batten Group will  immediately "hit the ground running" and be good culture fits for your organization.   
 
There is a difference among Executive Search firms.  The Batten Group knows the nonprofit industry through first hand experience.  We know the demands of your job.  We also know that having the best team in place can help you achieve your goals.  Contact jim@thebattengroup.com to discuss your plan to attract top talent.
The "Real" Cost of a Bad-Hire
Bad hiring decisions cost you more than money, they cost you mindshare. 
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Bad hires are catastrophic, crowding out healthy and productive attitudes until you're forced to take action.  By the time most managers take corrective measures, the damage has been done.
 
It's all the more reason to be sure that you're making the right choices when it comes to adding new staff.  Are you using a consistent hiring process to ensure that every opening is afforded the same level of care and diligence?  Have you provided training to your staff so they know the right approach to use during interviews?  Are you conducting thorough reference checks?  If the answer to these questions is anything but yes, then you're taking on more risk than is necessary. 
 
The Batten Group can help you improve your hiring results.  Contact
jim@thebattengroup.com today!
Sustaining Your Agency Long-Term
What can you do today to ensure that your organization will be viable tomorrow?
 
Today's nonprofits need more than just money to keep them alive. Learn about the multiple, interrelated components of strengthening your agency:
  • Creating New Income Streams
  • Increasing Board Engagement
  • Diversifying your Funding Base
  • Developing Lasting Relationships
  • Operating with Transparency
Sabrina NiggelCall The Batten Group today to reserve a one-day training session for your executive team(704) 841-2099.  This session is taught by Director of Research and Training, Sabrina Niggel, MPA
In This Issue
95% Risk Free
The "Real" Cost of a Bad-Hire
Sustaining Your Agency
Testimonials
 
"We hired The Batten Group to conduct a search for an important Director position we had open for many months.  In a matter of just a few weeks, several strong candidates were presented to our hiring authority, and an offer was extended and accepted to the lead candidate within 30 days from the start of the search effort. 
 
Jim Batten and his team at The Batten Group exceeded our every expectation, and today we have a top professional adding value to our organization.  As a CEO who has been in the nonprofit health industry for more than 30 years, I would highly recommend The Batten Group to any organization seeking an exemplary search".
 

President & CEO

Nonprofit Health Organization

Chicago, Illinois
 
 
 

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