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Greetings!     

reeling in the fishThe true fisherman is patient, understands the dynamics of his equipment, knows what bait to use to attract and (this is the big one) knows where the right fish are.  

 

The Batten Group are true fisherman of top talent in the nonprofit industry.  We're smart anglers who know it takes preparation and industry knowledge coupled with 30 years of networking and connections to land a prize-winning fish.

 

We swim in those same prize-winning waters 24/7.  We know where the fish are and we can help you catch one in record time.

Call us today for a confidential assessment of the catch of the day.

 

Sincerely, 
 
Jim Batten
(704) 841-2099 
The Batten Group

 

The best anglers not only know how to fish ... they know where to fish.

 

Smart anglers know that you just don't walk out the door with a stick, some twine, a hook, and old bait and expect to land the big one. The great ones, like The Batten Group know that it takes a lot of preparation before you're ready to catch that prize-winning candidate.

Check your tackle box 

Take stock of your standard tools for attracting top candidates.  Review your Web site, and marketing materials.  A smart potential candidate will research your organization just like a wise donor will.  Is your information accurate and up to date? 

 

Choose your fishing hole wisely 

Top anglers know where the fish are and what they are eating.  Your top candidate is NOT reading the want ads (in the newspaper or online).  They are focused on doing their job and fulfilling the mission of their organization ... not trolling for bait at the water's edge. The Batten Group has 30+ years of networking knowledge of the nonprofit industry.  We're in the market space daily and we know where the fish are biting.

 

The First Nibble

How you handle the first contact with a candidate can make or break your recruiting efforts. If the process is too difficult, time consuming, or frustrating, good candidates will just swim away to less-troubled waters

 

Sizing Up The Catch   

So you caught a fish.  How will you determine if he is a keeper or one to throw back into the water?  The Batten Group has a proven method for making the most out of the phone screening process.  Only the very best candidates make it to the next phase for a face to face interview.    

 

Reeling Them In

It's not over yet. You may have the best candidate on your hook but they can still wriggle away in the negotiating process.  Now that you are sure you want them, you have to get them to say "yes." The best candidates will have other options  The Batten Group is your best ally in this final process.  It's our job to not only recruit the best candidates but to help them make a wise choice.   

 
 

Client Testimonial
 

 

The National Psoriasis Foundation has engaged The Batten Group on several occasions to assist us in filling critical positions.

 

Jim Batten has helped us find exceptional candidates for several community development manager positions based across the United States.  Most recently, I worked with Jim to identify candidates for our Chief Scientific and Medical Officer.

 

Not only did The Batten Group present top candidates to us, but each candidate was very well qualified and fit the criteria we had provided.  I was impressed with their ability to present a wide range of candidates, based across the United States and in Europe.  Based on the quality of candidates identified, it was apparent The Batten Group has an outstanding group of associates who have established relationships across the country that enable them to present top quality candidates very quickly.

 

As the person leading the search for the Chief Scientific and Medical Officer, I found The Batten Group to be professional, responsive and very easy to work with.  From the presentation of seven top candidates, many in just a few weeks time, The Batten Group earned our respect as a national strategic search partner.

 

Sally Spaid Norby, Director

Training and Organizational Development

National Psoriasis Foundation  




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1122 Sam Newell Road
Matthews, NC  28105 
 
 (704) 841-2099 office
(704) 651-7858 cell
(704) 849-2582 fax