ALT KEES CEO and President Heather Eddy recently enjoyed reconnecting with Alex Harris and Steve Grosskopf at Melt n Dip USA. The gathering brought together members of the Search Committee that partnered with KEES during the CEO search for Naper Settlement. At KEES, we value the relationships built throughout every search engagement, and it's always rewarding to reconnect. These lasting connections are a reminder that strong partnerships extend well beyond a completed search. #KEESoutandabout #Reconnections #SearchCommittee #LeadershipSearch #RelationshipBuilding

ALT Celebrating 13 Years! Happy Work Anniversary to Candidate Placement Valerie Wheatley! Congratulations on this remarkable 13-year milestone. Your leadership and lasting impact as Chief Operating Officer at Clover New Orleans continue to inspire those around you. Wishing you continued success and another outstanding year ahead! #Leadership #ExecutiveSearch #KEES #EarlyEducation

ALT Happy Work Anniversary to Candidate Placement Tom Campbell and the entire team and Board at Family Service of the Piedmont as they celebrate 17 years of Tom's exceptional leadership as President and Chief Executive Officer! We are proud to recognize this remarkable milestone and congratulate Tom on 17 years of service, impact, and dedication. Family Service of the Piedmont is a private nonprofit organization dedicated to building safe and healthy families and communities. Each year, the organization serves more than 26,000 children and adults, addressing critical issues including domestic violence, child abuse, mental health, and financial stability. To learn more about their important mission, visit: https://fspcares.org #KEESproud #ExecutiveSearch #Leadership #NonprofitLeadership #WorkAnniversary

ALT Nonprofit leader burnout is the highest ever reported. It’s a lonely job. Expectations are often unrealistic, and resources are diminishing. According to the newly released State of Nonprofits 2026 report from the Center for Effective Philanthropy, 46% of nonprofit CEOs report a high level of concern about their own burnout, and nearly 90% express some level of concern. This should be a wake-up call for nonprofit boards. 🔑 If you are a nonprofit Board Member, this is concerning. 🔑 Nearly 90% of nonprofit CEOs are concerned about their own burnout, with 46% report that their own burnout is of “high concern.” 🔑 40% (almost) say they are concerned about their staff and board’s well-being 🔑 If you are a nonprofit CEO, we see it, we hear you, it’s real. What is most alarming is that the number jumped 35% since 2024….just 2 years!! What can you do? Contact KEES for insights at inquiries@kees2success.com 📊 Source: Center for Effective Philanthropy, State of Nonprofits 2026 Source

ALT Happy Work Anniversary to KEES Candidate Placement, Matthew Lechel! Congratulations on celebrating your third year yesterday as Co-Executive Director with Open Doors Kalamazoo. Here’s to another impactful year of leadership and service ahead! Open Doors Kalamazoo is dedicated to building a community of people who are overcoming homelessness through relationships, housing, employment, education, and sobriety — all in response to God's love for ALL. With a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Matthew's leadership continues to advance this vital mission. #KEESplacements #Nonprofit #Leadership #ExecutiveDirector #ExecutiveSearch #MissionDriven #Housing #Kalamazoo

ALT Happy Work Anniversary to KEES Candidate Placement, Laurie Dayon! Congratulations on marking your first year as Vice President of Philanthropy and Marketing of Concordia Place! Your dedication to disrupting social inequities through access to top-quality education, enrichment, and hands-on experiences has made a significant impact. Here’s to another successful year ahead! #Chicago #Illinois #ExecutiveSearch #Recruitment #Leadership #Nonprofit #Jobs #Philanthropy #Marketing #EarlyChildhood

ALT A great afternoon of reconnecting, reminiscing, and celebrating! Recently, John Huebler, Casey Renn, Senior Associate Director of Annual Giving at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, Laura Weinman, Founder of Atlas Antiques & Artifacts and former KEES colleague, and Heather Eddy, CEO and President of KEES, joined together for a wonderful gathering at Curts Café in Evanston, IL. #KEESOutAndAbout #Evanston #Northwestern

ALT Happy Work Anniversary to KEES Candidate Placement Alisa Brill! Congratulations on celebrating your first year as Vice President of Finance & Operations at Off The Street Club. We are proud to celebrate this milestone and wish Alisa continued success and fulfillment in the year ahead. #Chicago #Illinois #Leadership #Nonprofit #WestGarfieldPark #VicePresident #HopehasaHome #Finance

ALT Happy Work Anniversary to Tim Hendrickson on celebrating 12 years with OREF (Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation) tomorrow! Congratulations on this impressive milestone and on the impact you've made as a Donor Records Clerk. Here's to continued success and many more accomplishments in the years ahead. #KEESProud #ExecutiveSearch #Foundations #Nonprofit

ALT Happy Work Anniversary! Congratulations to KEES Candidate Placement Lucretzia M. Jamison, MBA and the entire Youth Job Center community on celebrating this four-year milestone tomorrow. Here’s to another successful year ahead in your role as Executive Director! KEES proudly supports YJC’s mission and congratulates Lucretzia on another year of success—supporting young people in the workplace and in life. #Leadership #ExecutiveDirector #Illinois #Nonprofit #WorkforceDevelopment

ALT On this Memorial Day, we honor, remember, and reflect on the heroes who selflessly served and made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. #MemorialDay #Remember #Honor #NeverForgotten

ALT Happy Work Anniversary to KEES Candidate Placement, Jennie Oh Brown! Congratulations on celebrating three years as Executive Director of Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras. Your leadership and dedication continue to make a meaningful impact on young musicians while advancing CYSO’s mission to inspire and cultivate personal excellence through music. #KEESplacements #Nonprofit #WomenLeaders #Arts #Leadership #ExecutiveDirector #Chicago #ExecutiveSearch

ALT KEES Executive Search Client, Off The Street Club, seeks a dynamic Executive Director (ED). Balancing the Club’s rich history with a forward-looking vision, the next leader will ensure it remains a beacon of hope in the community. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED will strengthen existing processes and programming, professionalize operations, and advance the Club to new heights while preserving its legacy. To apply or learn more about this executive opportunity, please visit: https://kees2success.com/off-the-street-club-executive-director-opportunity/ #Nonprofit #Jobs #Leadership #Illinois #Chicago #ExecutiveDirector