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Rainbow Council, Boy Scouts of America Welcomes Peter Durkin as Director of Development

The Rainbow Council, Boy Scouts of America team, headquartered in Lockport, Illinois, has selected Peter Durkin as Director of Development. Durkin will be responsible for spearheading the development of a comprehensive fundraising plan that will raise the standard of the Council and ensure long-term sustainability and support for the organization’s vital mission. Durkin assumes the role beginning July 1, 2022.

Durkin most recently served as the Director of Alumni Relations for Fenwick High School in Oak Park, a leader in Catholic education since 1929 and his alma mater. As a director, Durkin focused on engaging, stewarding, and soliciting a portfolio of recent graduates through a variety of methods including organizing reunions and satellite alumni events, individual and corporate fundraising, and collaborating with the Vice President of Institutional Advancement on his portfolio.

“We were looking for a successful candidate who would be adept at both “big picture” strategic development and successfully be able to implement and fulfill plans to meet our goals and mission,” said Ted Karns, Scout Executive. “Peter’s passion for serving youth and education focused missions, paired with his excellent communication and development skills, were the winning combination we were looking to find with this role. I am proud to welcome Peter to our team.”

Prior to his time in development, Durkin served in a variety of public sector and government positions, including administrative support for Governor Pat Quinn, where he grew his knowledge in the areas of finance, project management, relationship management, and customer service. Additionally, Durkin holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Theatre from Illinois Wesleyan University.

“As a father of two young boys, I am committed to serving in an organization that is actively working to make the world a better place for young people,” said Peter. “Having served in an alumni focused position, I am passionate about connecting individuals with organizations that have had a profound and long-lasting impact on their lives and I am excited about the opportunity to do the same for Rainbow Council.”  

Rainbow Council Board Members, including Jim Solari and Keith Dobrolinsky, shepherded the hiring process beginning in the Spring of 2022. KEES previously worked with the Board on a successful Boy Scouts of America project, and Rainbow Council competitively selected KEES again, as their executive search partner for this role.

“KEES was delighted to be selected as the search partner of choice for the Rainbow Council team and continue our partnership,” said Laura Weinman, Vice President of KEES. “It was a pleasure working with the team and we would like to congratulate Peter on his appointment to Director of Development. The future holds endless opportunities to help create the next generation of leaders.”

ABOUT KEES

KEES (formerly Alford Executive Search) is a nonprofit executive search firm that builds diverse teams with dynamic leaders in the nonprofit and public sectors. A woman owned and operated firm, KEES offers a full array of nonprofit consulting services including executive search, leadership development, interim staffing, and HR support. For more information, please visit www.kees2success.com.

ABOUT RAINBOW COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

Rainbow Council is one of 13 Boy Scouts of America (BSA) councils in the state of Illinois, serving more than 2,500 youth and involving 1,200 volunteers in Will, Kankakee and Grundy counties each year. Located in the old City Hall building, the Rainbow Council service center sits in the heart of Lockport, IL where the Council hopes to become an increasingly visible center in the community and a recognized leader of Scouting in the region. The Council also owns and operates a 740-acre camp located in Morris, Illinois. To learn more about the Rainbow Council, please visit http://www.rainbowcouncil.org.

KEES MEDIA CONTACT:

Jamie Sheffler

jsheffler@kees2success.com

RAINBOW COUNCIL, BOYS SCOUTS OF AMERICA MEDIA CONTACT:

Ted Karns

ted.karns@scouting.org

Fernwood Botanical Garden names KEES to lead its search for newly expanded role: Director of Development

KEES/Alford Executive Search, a leading nonprofit Executive Search firm, has been exclusively retained by Fernwood Botanical Garden in Niles, Michigan, to lead its search for a newly configured role of Director of Development. Fernwood is a special place, open to the community all year long, where people, plants, and nature come together and includes an arboretum, botanical garden, and nature preserve. Leading the search are KEES CEO and President Heather Eddy and Consultant Stacy Harker.

KEES holds high standards as an industry leader in Development and Fundraising roles. With more than 23 years of experience in nonprofit Executive Search and hundreds of successful past and current client partnerships, KEES continues to have a strong track record placing, creating, and supporting development roles nationwide. KEES predecessor firm started as mostly doing fundraising searches. Today, KEES has a diverse portfolio of clients and searches, with a focus on CEO/ED and fundraising searches in multiple sectors. 

KEES is a national boutique firm and provides a personalized touch to meet our specific needs,” said Carol Line, Fernwood’s Executive Director. “KEES was recommended to us by a Fernwood board member who had interactions with the firm in another local project. As an industry leader, the KEES team understands our goals, and we are energized by what is to come.

More information regarding the Director of Development opportunity will be released soon as the comprehensive regional search begins. Please contact inquiries@kees2success.com for more information or for candidate referrals.

About KEES

KEES (formerly Alford Executive Search) is a non-profit executive search firm that builds diverse teams and dynamic leaders in the non-profit and public sectors. A woman owned and operated firm, KEES offers a full array of non-profit consulting services, including executive search, leadership development, interim staffing, and HR support. For more information, please visit www.kees2success.com.

KEES MEDIA CONTACT:

Jamie Sheffler

jsheffler@kees2success.com

Youth Job Center Announces Lucretzia Jamison as its next Executive Director

Youth Job Center (YJC), a leading youth workforce agency in Cook County, Illinois, has selected Lucretzia Jamison as its next Executive Director. Assuming her new role in May 2022, Jamison will be responsible for providing overall executive leadership and management of YJC’s day-to-day activities and partnering with the Board to ensure ongoing strategic growth. Jamison will succeed Karen Tollenaar Demorest, who is departing in June after eight successful years leading the organization.

Jamison brings a 22-year career in nonprofits, government, and higher education. Her life’s passion has been centered on youth and young adults in workforce focused missions. Currently serving as the Dean of the Dawson Technical Institute (DTI), part of Kennedy King College, City Colleges of Chicago, Jamison is responsible for a team of over forty, a budget of $4.2M, and annually impacts over 1,000 students and residents. The programming of training, community education, and grant initiatives serves individuals in the Bronzeville, Englewood, Woodlawn, and surrounding communities. DTI is an academic center for Construction Technology and is nationally recognized for top quality job training location for the construction industry and its career development programs. An integral part of Jamison’s role at DTI is to ensure that students who have never been exposed to the Construction Industry, learn the industry, and gain skills in this steady, high-paying career field.

“We were seeking a strategic, visionary executive, and confident decision-maker to lead YJC through its next phase of growth and development. The Board of Directors unanimously selected Lucretzia after a rigorous vetting and decision-making process. She brought complementary experience to YJC’s past and will swiftly lead us forward in to the future and future opportunities to continue our impact for youth and young people,” said Board Search Committee Chair Doug Oettinger.

A Search Committee comprised of YJC Board Members, including Frank Adams (Crate and Barrel), Mary Dolan (Pro-Am Team Sports), Louis English (Robert W. Baird), Sergio Hernandez, Jr. (Illinois State Board of Education), Doug Oettinger (ZS Associates and Search Committee Chair), Jess Ticus (Consult HLT and YJC Board Chair), and Ericka Wrencher (Northwestern University) who shepherded the process since Fall of 2021. KEES worked with the Board and a 2012 Search Committee to hire Demorest. The search committee competitively selected KEES, again, as their partner in Fall 2021.

In previous positions, Jamison provided extensive managerial leadership and experienced success implementing and monitoring volunteer, academic, vocational, and employment programs. Prior to her role at DTI, Jamison served as the Executive Director (Chicago Campus) for the Center for Employment Training, an accredited Title IV institution for adult vocational and workforce training. Jamison additionally worked as the Director of Workforce Funding for the City of Chicago (DFSS), where she had hands on experience evaluating programs and distributing Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds to underserved communities and trained agencies to successfully comply with grant requirements. She began her career at Junior Achievement of Chicago, a youth organization that inspires and prepares young people to succeed. Alongside the noted professional accomplishments Lucrezia brings to the role, she is an active and involved member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., an avid traveler, and a superhero of a mother to her son, where she is often called to play superheroes and Space Jam.

Jamison said of her appointment to the position, “I am honored and humbled to have been selected as the next Executive Director of Youth Job Center. The mission of YJC resonates with my life-long passion for helping young people navigate their pathway in life. I look forward to working alongside the Board to ensure our youth can lead positive and self-fulfilling careers, with long-term outcomes that benefit both families and communities.”

“The entirety of Lucretzia’s professional experience has been in roles that help young people succeed. Her career is a true reflection of her dedication, determination, and commitment to helping youth and young adults find pathways to their future with equitable living wages,” said KEES President and CEO Heather Eddy. “We congratulate the entire YJC community and proud to be selected, again, as the search partner when Karen announced her transition plans.”

Youth Job Center Board Chair, Jessica (Jess) Ticus will guide the transition from Demorest to Jamison this summer. Ticus commented, “Lucretzia brings a great background in workforce development, strong financial management, fundraising experience, and a warm and inviting personality. The Board and staff are very excited to welcome her, and we look forward to bringing job skills and employment opportunities to young people throughout the Chicago area.”

Jamison holds a Master’s in Business Administration from DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management and a Bachelor of Applied Science from Northern Illinois University. Additionally, she has a Customer Experience Management certification from DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management.

ABOUT KEES

KEES (formerly Alford Executive Search) is a nonprofit executive search firm that builds diverse teams and dynamic leaders in nonprofit and public sectors. A woman-owned and operated firm, KEES offers a full array of nonprofit consulting services, including executive search, leadership development, interim staffing, and HR support. To learn more about KEES, visit https://kees2success.com.

ABOUT YOUTH JOB CENTER

Youth Job Center (YJC) has been a leading provider of employment-related and career-building services for Evanston and Chicago youth experiencing barriers to successful job placement and rewarding careers for 39 years. YJC’s mission is, “Success for young people in the workplace and in life.” YJC envisions a future where all young people have the support to build a meaningful career and share widely their skills and potential. 

YJC programs serve youth and young adults beginning at age 14 and serving up to age 25. YJC works with young people to support them onto a path to a career. We begin by identifying individual needs and areas of interest, career planning, goal setting, barrier reduction and connection to training programs and employment that will lead to meaningful and living wage careers for our young people.

To learn more about Youth Job Center, please visit  https://youthjobcenter.org/

KEES MEDIA CONTACT

Jamie Sheffler jsheffler@kees2success.com

YOUTH JOB CENTER MEDIA CONTACT

Amanda Marks amarks@youthjobcenter.org

The Salvation Army Del Oro Division renews partnership with KEES

The Del Oro Division of The Salvation Army has exclusively retained KEES, a leading nonprofit and public sector executive search firm, in its search for two critical roles that support philanthropy. Headquartered in Sacramento, the Del Oro Division offers community centers and service offices throughout northern California and northern Nevada.

Nationwide, KEES and The Salvation Army have a longstanding partnership dating back over 30 years when KEES was still part of Alford Group; at the same time this renews the most recent Del Oro Division partnerhsip from 2106. KEES has frequently been retained to provide Executive Search and Consulting Services for professional staff roles across numerous territories, divisions, commands, and service extension units to help strengthen leadership structures and lead various consulting services. For these specific hires, expected to be open by the end of April, the search will be led by KEES CEO and Founder Heather Eddy and Project Manager Katie VanderKlok. The roles include: Divisional Development Director and Donor Relations Director.

“KEES is thrilled to renew our partnership with The Del Oro Division and Divisional Commander, Major John Brackenbury,” states Heather Eddy. “Our executive search and consulting efforts continually result in successful Salvation Army hires across the country and with this recent partnership, we will continue to drive The Salvation Army’s mission and ministries forward. They continue to Do the Most Good.”

The Del Oro Division of The Salvation Army reached out to KEES after seeking inquiries and proposals from other executive search firms and consultants specializing in nonprofit organizations. KEES was selected as the most qualified executive search firm given its history, experience, and prior work with many aspects of The Salvation Army.

“Selecting KEES was the right choice,” said Del Oro Divisional Commander Major John Brackenbury. “KEES is familiar with The Salvation Army and has a longstanding dedication and passion for supporting the mission of the Army. We needed leadership that was familiar with The Salvation Army and are thankful for the opportunity to work with KEES again to hire two critical and essential roles for our Division.”

If you would like to recommend someone for the Divisional Director of Development and Donor Relations Director roles or have any questions, please email KEES directly at inquiries@kees2success.com.

About KEES

KEES (formerly Alford Executive Search) is a nonprofit executive search firm that builds diverse teams and dynamic leaders in the nonprofit and public sectors. A woman owned and operated firm, KEES offers a full array of nonprofit consulting services, including executive search, leadership development, interim staffing, and HR support. For more information, please visit www.kees2success.com. Follow us on LinkedIn at KEES/Alford Executive Search and Facebook at Kees2success.

About The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army annually helps more than 23 million Americans overcome poverty, addiction and economic hardships through a range of social services. By providing food for the hungry, emergency relief for disaster survivors, rehabilitation for those suffering from drug and alcohol abuse, and clothing and shelter for people in need, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at 7,600 centers of operation around the country. In the first-ever listing of “America’s Favorite Charities” by The Chronicle of Philanthropy, The Salvation Army ranked as the country’s largest privately funded, direct-service nonprofit.

For more information, visit GoSalArmy.org. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @SalArmyDelOro and on Facebook at The Salvation Army of Northern California.

KEES MEDIA CONTACT:

Jamie Sheffler

jsheffler@kees2success.com

THE SALVATION ARMY MEDIA CONTACT:

Samantha Jarosz

Samantha.Jarosz@usw.salvationarmy.org

North Park University Welcomes Julie Fregetto as Director of Advancement Services

North Park University, Chicago’s city-centered Christian University, has selected Julie Fregetto as its next Director of Advancement Services. Fregetto assumes the role on April 18, 2022, and will be responsible for leading strategy, operations, and database management for the Office of Advancement.

“Julie brings many areas of technical expertise that will help advance the mission of North Park University,” said Gwen Williams, Director of Advancement at North Park. “She has the necessary leadership, operations, and database management skills we were seeking in our next Director of Advancement Services, and we thank KEES for assisting with this search to bring Julie’s expertise to North Park.”

Prior to joining Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services, Fregetto served in two roles at The Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA). During her tenure at ELCA, Fregetto was one of the team members who launched the organization’s first-ever comprehensive campaign, Always Being Made New: Campaign for the ELCA, which raised just over $250 million in current and planned gifts. Additionally, Fregetto previously held roles as Senior Associate for a philanthropic consulting company in Chicago and worked for the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Business Administration in the Development Office.

“A long-term goal has been to return to higher education and serve in an academic setting where I can live out my passion for raising awareness and funds for student scholarships. It is my belief that institutions like North Park University uniquely form future leaders and professionals equipped to make the world a better place,” said Julie Fregetto, “and I am honored to be joining the North Park team.”

Fregetto holds a Master’s in Business Administration from Northeastern Illinois University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing from West Virginia Wesleyan College. Additionally, she recently served as Board Treasurer for the Illinois Chapter of the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement.

KEES supported this role through our Search Assistance service and was delighted to be North Park University’s partner of choice. 

ABOUT KEES

KEES (formerly Alford Executive Search) is a nonprofit executive search firm that builds diverse teams and dynamic leaders in nonprofit and public sectors. A woman-owned and operated firm, KEES offers a full array of nonprofit consulting services, including executive search, leadership development, interim staffing, and HR support. To learn more about KEES, visit https://kees2success.com.

ABOUT NORTH PARK UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1891 by the Evangelical Covenant Church, North Park University is located on Chicago’s north side and enrolls more than 3,000 students across all levels of degrees offered. North Park seeks to prepare students for lives of significance and service through education in the liberal arts, professional studies, and theology. To learn more about North Park University, please visit http://www.northpark.edu/.

KEES MEDIA CONTACT

Jamie Sheffler jsheffler@kees2success.com

NORTH PARK UNIVERSITY MEDIA CONTACT

Mara Perlow, 773-244-5215, mperlow@northpark.edu

Milestone Anniversary Spotlight: Joe Ancell, Outreach Community Ministries

Congratulations to KEES placement, Joe Ancell, for celebrating 7 years of service at Outreach Community Ministries! To celebrate this achievement, we recently spoke with Joe about his time as Vice President of Donor Relations and Operations and what he is looking forward to in the future.

  1. What do you most remember about the search process with the KEES?

At the time, I was a general manager at a company but didn’t like the industry. So, I was putting feelers out there to get back into fundraising. I was already connected to KEES when they reached out to me about this role, as they knew I had an affinity for foster care and social work. I had never heard of Outreach Community Ministries before, but it caught my interest, and I applied. I remember the search process being very thorough, which has proven to be a good thing, with two other members of the Outreach team also being placed by KEES. I was very prepared throughout the process, having met with KEES team members several steps before interviewing with Outreach.

2. What has been your greatest achievement during your time at Outreach?

In my role, it would always be growing relationships with the community, staff, and donors. I’m proud of increasing the awareness of Outreach with the donors and connecting them to the need of the people we walk alongside and serve as an organization. Specifically, I’ve grown some of our large fundraising events to become staples in our area and the go-to events in the summer. But those things wouldn’t be successful without the relationship aspect of connecting the mission of the organization with people’s desires and hearts and being able to fill some of the needs of those we serve.

3. What is your primary goal for this next year?

We have been in a lot of transition for the last year with a new CEO replacing the founder of 40 years and adding some new positions to the Development and Operations team with that change. We’ve also been focused on our work culture and recently did all-day team-building activities. As a result, I am excited to have a full team and utilize the depth of each person’s gifts as we move forward and plan to take Outreach into the new era of serving the community. COVID has been a lot on the team and the organization, so we are all excited about the direction we’re going and moving forward.

4. What would you tell your younger self during a job search?

Don’t hold too tight to the status quo because change will be a part of your life continuously as you serve the community and your organization. So, be patient and attack each day with energy. Also, rely on the great team that has been put together around you.

Thank you, Joe, for sharing your experience and your deep commitment to the mission of Outreach. Please help us celebrate Joe by congratulating him on this amazing career milestone! We wish you and the entire Outreach Community Ministries team all the best in the year ahead!

To read more about our current placements, click here. KEES (formerly Alford Executive Search) is a non-profit executive search firm that builds diverse teams and dynamic leaders in the non-profit and public sectors. A woman owned and operated firm, KEES offers a full array of non-profit consulting services, including executive search, leadership development, interim staffing, and HR support. For more information, please visit www.kees2success.com.

KEES retained by Rainbow Council, Boy Scouts of America in a search for its next Director of Development

Nonprofit and public sector executive search firm KEES has been retained to find the next Director of Development for Rainbow Council, Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Headquartered in Lockport, Illinois and serving Will, Kankakee and Grundy counties, the Rainbow Council’s mission is to provide character development, citizenship training, and growth in physical, mental and spiritual fitness, to help create the next generation of leaders. KEES Vice President Laura Weinman will lead the search supported by the entire KEES team, including Heather Eddy, President and CEO. 

Council Leadership for the Rainbow Council selected KEES after a competitive bid process largely due to KEES’ presence in the Council area and after previously working together on a successful prior BSA project. “We recently worked with KEES on a special project where the revenue goals were exceeded,” said Ted Karns, Scout Executive. “For this search, KEES was ultimately selected because they were familiar with our mission, passionate about serving nonprofits, and experienced with Development searches. We look forward to partnering with KEES.”

With significant Chicago metropolitan area presence and a strong track record placing development roles nationwide, KEES looks forward helping continue the mission of the Rainbow Council, Boy Scouts of America. Further details regarding the Director of Development opportunity will be released soon. Please contact inquiries@kees2success.com for more information.

About KEES

KEES (formerly Alford Executive Search) is a nonprofit executive search firm that builds diverse teams with dynamic leaders in the nonprofit and public sectors. A woman owned and operated firm, KEES offers a full array of non-profit consulting services, including executive search, leadership development, interim staffing, and HR support. For more information, please visit www.kees2success.com.

KEES MEDIA CONTACT:

Jamie Sheffler

jsheffler@kees2success.com

Milestone Anniversary Spotlight: Peggy Asseo, Rotary Foundation

Congratulations to KEES placement, Peggy Asseo, for celebrating 13 years of service at The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International! To honor this anniversary milestone, we recently spoke with Peggy about her time as Director of Planned and Major Gifts over the past decade and the exciting events ahead.

  1. What do you most remember about the search process with the KEES (or back then, Alford Group Executive Search)?

I remember the search process very clearly. I was at lunch with long-term friend at what was then Alford Group Executive Search (now KEES), who I had met in a previous search. Toward the end, she said, “I know you’re not looking, but I have this really interesting opportunity that I’m working on.” I was doing my own fundraising consulting at the time, and I was enjoying it. I basically said to her, “Oh, no, I don’t want to go to a large organization and that isn’t appealing at all.” And she pushed me to look at it because it was an impressive organization and had great leadership. So, I agreed! The timing was right to step into this role and explore what the future might bring.

2. What has been your greatest accomplishment at Rotary?

Working with a donor last year to bring in a gift of $15.5 million to establish a new Rotary Peace Center in the Middle East North Africa region. This was a culmination of years of work on the Rotary Peace Centers project, which just topped $188 million in gifts and commitments. The relationship that we had with this donor was cultivated over 10 years. She’s just a remarkable human being in her own right, and it has just been a joy to work with her.

3. What is your primary goal for this next year?

I am really looking forward to working with the new Rotary International President, Jennifer Jones. Jennifer is the first woman president, and she is inspiring Rotarians to support Rotary in so many different ways. I’m going to enthusiastically springboard into growing gifts, major and planned gifts in particular!

4. What would you tell your younger self during a job search?

If I could go back in time, I would tell myself that commitment to the mission needs to be balanced with a commitment to a supportive and respectful work environment. It is a change for the positive that I have seen over the years in the workplace — an understanding that fundraising professionals can and should have work-life balance.

Thank you, Peggy, for sharing your experience and your deep commitment to the profession of philanthropy. Please help us celebrate Peggy by congratulating her on this amazing career milestone! We wish you and the entire Rotary Foundation team all the best in the year ahead!

To read more about our current placements, click here. KEES (formerly Alford Executive Search) is a non-profit executive search firm that builds diverse teams and dynamic leaders in the non-profit and public sectors. A woman owned and operated firm, KEES offers a full array of non-profit consulting services, including executive search, leadership development, interim staffing, and HR support. For more information, please visit www.kees2success.com.

Curt’s Café Selects KEES to Find Next Executive Director

Nonprofit and public sector executive search firm KEES has been retained to find an Executive Director for Curt’s Café, a unique program that provides something besides delicious treats and a comfortable space. Curt’s serves up good portions of hope and opportunity for youth ages 15-24 with job training, employment, life-skill building, and most importantly, confidence. KEES CEO and Founder Heather Eddy and Vice President Laura Weinman will lead the search.

The Curt’s Café Board of Directors selected KEES after reviewing several competitive proposals. The KEES team and their excellence in nonprofit executive search stood out to us because they were familiar with our mission and their enthusiastic team approach gave us much needed confidence says Rick Marsh, Curt’s Café Board Chair.

KEES’ history of helping organizations transition from founders or founder-like leaders is a hallmark of its work and accomplishments. For over two decades, the team at KEES has been a leader in offering a proven search process with creative and unique approaches designed to fit each client partner’s needs. The firm has completed hundreds of executive searches for nonprofits and related organizations in top level leadership and key resource development roles. KEES offers several areas of service that are designed to strengthen the people and processes that shape an organization.

For more information about the services KEES provides, please visit https://kees2success.com/executive-services/

Desired work environment is 2 or less days in the office, poll shows

2022 Desired Work Environment

More than 81% of respondents to a recent poll indicated that employees would prefer two (2) or fewer days in the office a week, indicating that hybrid schedules are here to stay. We are in an employee/candidate market and their conditions will set the tone for successful retention and hiring.

These findings are consistent with the thousands of conversations KEES has annually, specifically with job seekers and during general networking discussions. The pandemic has proven, that with the right setup and mindset, a large number of roles can be completed in a place other than “the office.”  Employers of choice will embrace a paradigm shift where effective work is not accomplished only on site.

From KEES’ interactions with employers, hiring managers, and job seekers, remotework is a question in almost every conversation. For some job seekers, desirable working environments will be a condition of accepting their next job. While many employers have not made permanent decisions on a policy (maintaining flexibility and adapting to the ongoing pandemic), KEES hears most employers stating that they will likely have 1-2 days of flexible/hybrid time weekly in the future, largely based on job function.

It should be noted that not all roles or employers can offer hybrid/work from home/remote. Client, patient, and member interaction must be in person for some organizations (healthcare, childcare, hospitality, etc).  When feasible, employers could consider allowing some flexible/hybrid time to those roles requiring direct interaction, potentially ½ to one full day per week, for administrative type duties (charting/record keeping, necessary communication/calls, required learning) that can successfully be completed outside of the physical workspace. 

If you are still struggling to define a hybrid work environment and need consultation on developing norms and polices around hybrid schedules, contact KEES! Insights are based on responses to a 2022 online poll and KEES interaction with our clients and others in the nonprofit sector through our work in nonprofit executive search and Human Resources consulting.

Fun fact: KEES became a virtual company (all work from home/anywhere) in 2014 and has created and adapted to make it our ideal work environment.