How to hire a non profit director

How to hire a non profit director, step by step

Here's a step-by-step non profit director hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a non profit director job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new non profit director
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The non profit director hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A non profit director's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, non profit directors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents non profit director salaries for various positions.

   Type of Non Profit Director	Description	Hourly rate
   Non Profit Director	Top executives devise strategies and policies to ensure that an organization meets its goals. They plan, direct, and coordinate operational activities of companies and organizations.	$15-54
   Owner	Owners, in the most basic sense, own the business, company, or organization. They are responsible for building the business... Show more	$28-64
   Board Member	Board members are fiduciaries of an organization leading it to its sustainable development. They are elected by its board of directors or its supervisory committee... Show more	$12-95

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Financial Statements
   • Non-Profit Organization
   • Community Outreach
   • Community Organizations
   • Event Planning
   • Ministry
   • Fund Raising
   • Public Speaking
   • Facebook
   • Community Services
   • Executive Board
   • Community Events
   • Local Community
   • Program Development

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead the facility in implementing person-centered care/hospitality philosophy, electronic medical records, maximization of Medicare reimbursement, and alternative therapies.
   • Increase ticket sales via implementation of Facebook ads.
   • Lead the facility in implementing person-centered care/hospitality philosophy, electronic medical records, maximization of Medicare reimbursement, and alternative therapies.
   • Provide overall leadership of staff in the development and implementation of short and long range plans and other activities.
   • Provide strategic and tactical leadership to other loan officers.
   • Assist in launching an initiative to lobby the Kansas legislators and other elect officials to increase Medicaid reimbursement for assist living.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your non profit director job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A non profit director salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, non profit directors' average salary in mississippi is 60% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level non profit directors earn 72% less than senior-level non profit directors.
   • Certifications. A non profit director with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a non profit director's salary.

   Average non profit director salary

   $60,580yearly

   $29.13 hourly rate

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   Entry-level non profit director salary

   $32,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

4. Writing a non profit director job description

   A job description for a non profit director role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a non profit director job description:

   Non profit director job description example

   Proven Income Potential $600k

   40 Minutes to 2 Major Metros

   • Up to $550,000 2nd Year Income Potential
   • Top Hospital in the Region. Flex Schedule Available.
   • Autonomy to Practice the Way You Want.
   • 17-22 Patients Per Day, & 100-150 Deliveries Per Year w/ Significant Opportunity for GYN Surgery.
   • Joining Established Hospital Employed Practice with Exceptional Hard-Working Colleagues.
   • No Competition, No High-Risk OB, No Politics. Tremendous Opportunity for a Bread & Butter OBGYN Practice w/ Incredible Opportunity to do as Much Advanced Lap Surgery as you'd like.
   • Joining Established Team. Be Busy Day 1. Light Call.
   • 100% Student Loan Repayment and Stipend Available ( $300k)
   • Physician Friendly Workplace: Engaged, Supportive, Fun Team of Medical and Administration Staff.

   Top Income - Great Quality of Life

   Non-Profit Hospital Employed

   • Beautiful and Highly Sought-After Bedroom Community
   • The Largest Lake in the State, Live on the water!
   • 4 Public Swimming Beaches, and Great Schools.
   • Small Town Charm, within 1 Hour of 2 Airports
   • Great Area for Singles, Young Families or Empty Nesters.
   • Get back to enjoying your practice! This is a dream job.

   Reference: OBG 10135

   
   

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5. Post your job

   To find non profit directors for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any non profit directors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level non profit directors with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

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6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with non profit director candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new non profit director

   Once you've selected the best non profit director candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new non profit director. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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