Moon Executive Search - We believe great leaders make the world a better place

At Moon Charity Practice, we believe that great leaders make the world a better place. We are committed to helping charities find the right people to lead their organisations, whether it be in paid or voluntary roles.

We know that finding the right leader is critical to the success of any organisation. A great leader can inspire and motivate others, set a clear vision, and create a culture of innovation and collaboration. They can also help to build strong relationships with donors, volunteers, and other stakeholders.

In addition, a great leader can bring the following benefits to your charity:

● Improved performance: a successful leader increases performance in numerous ways. They set clear goals, develop effective strategies, and motivate and inspire staff to fulfil their potential.

● Increased efficiency: streamlining processes and maximising resources.

● Enhanced reputation: strong leaders enhance a charity’s reputation by building relationships with key stakeholders, demonstrating good governance, and delivering on promises.

● Increased impact: the right leader can expand your reach, develop new programs, and raise more funds.

Moon Charity Practice is a division of Moon Executive Search. With over twenty years of experience in Executive recruitment, we’ve placed countless exceptional individuals in leadership roles at corporate organisations. With our tried and tested search methodology, and our thriving network of Executive Directors, Finance Directors and CFOs, Chief Executive Officers, CTOs, NEDs and more, we realised our experience and expertise could be used to provide great leadership to great causes – resulting in the formation of Moon Charity Practice.

We’ve worked hard to build a thriving network of fantastic leaders from within the charity sector, but our network also allows you to access a wide range of talent from the world of business leadership. The skills acquired in a corporate environment can be used to level-up a charity, increasing impact and ultimately making more of a difference. There are many advantages of bringing a leader with business experience to your charity:

● Strategic planning: business professionals have experience in developing and implementing strategic plans. This can be invaluable to charities, which often need to make tough decisions about their direction.

● Financial management: experience managing budgets, forecasting revenue, and managing debt helps charities maintain financial stability and meet long-term goals.

● Marketing and fundraising: marketing plans, fundraising campaigns and public relations strategies are indispensable in raising awareness and attracting donations.

It may be that your organisation needs sector-specific leadership capabilities and experiences for your paid leadership roles, such as CEO. However, to build on these, charities have a great opportunity to gain insights from a diverse range of leaders through voluntary Board positions, such as Trustees.

With a diverse range of Trustees on your Board you can glean competitive insights gained from a whole host of industries and experiences, with the direction of your charity defined by a group of individuals all driven by the desire to give something back and make a real difference.

Each charity is different, usually with highly specific aims and a unique culture. This means different types of leaders are required for each charity, but with a step back and a fresh approach, you may find that you benefit from input from wholly new areas that you have not considered. Over the years, our Charity Practice has seen countless non-profits galvanised and rejuvenated by an injection of new leadership.

This is why leadership roles deserve a dedicated and bespoke approach. We take the time to understand each charity’s needs, values, and goals, before applying our own experiences and knowledge, conducting a comprehensive search to identify the best possible individuals, and recommending a candidate shortlist. We interview candidates and assess their skills, experience, and fit for your charity’s culture, working closely with you every step of the way to stay aligned and work towards your vision.

Moon Charity Practice has a hugely successful track record of helping charities find the right leaders. You can read about some examples in our case studies. We are proud to have placed CEOs, Chairs, Trustees, and other Board Members at some truly inspiring charities whose work helps make the world a better place.