(2019) – MWA is pleased to announce the successful completion of two senior executive searches so far this year. In late 2018, The Bolsa Chica Conservancy, stewards of the treasured 1,300-acre wetlands and ecological reserve in Huntington Beach, sought out the assistance of MW&A to perform a development assessment as they readied for a capital campaign. As a result, a new Chief Executive Officer...
(2019) – This year marks the 25th anniversary of Michelle Whiting & Associates. Since first launching in 1994 to provide consulting to nonprofit organizations across the globe, MW&A has worked with more than 200 nonprofit partners and conducted over 80 executive searches. Over the years, the nonprofit world has experienced a roller coaster ride as a result of economical and political changes. We are...
(2018) – As their 50th year drew to an end, the Board of Directors of Pacific Chorale, one of Southern California’s premiere music ensembles, turned to MW&A with a desire to assess their organization, explore potential new funders and find a CEO to guide them through their strategic goals. As a recognized specialist in the field of nonprofit executive search and development assessment, MW&A...
(2017) – Working on behalf of and in partnership with our clients, MW&A secured well over $1M in grants in 2017. Reaching out to foundations such as the Annenberg, Koret, Sharon D. Lund, Weingart, Hearst and Ralph M. Parsons among others, these grant awards benefitted MW&A clients throughout the country. In addition to executive search services, MW&A also offers development assessment & planning, foundation relations...
(2017) – MW&A recently completed senior executive search projects for two major nonprofits, one in New York and the second in Los Angeles. MW&A launched an appeal for a Director of Development for the New York office of global nonprofit CDP (formerly the Carbon Distribution Program). After a nationwide search, CDP selected Jonathan Labozetta to direct their growing North American operation. Labozetta had held...
(2016) – Over the summer we have watched the stock market inch past its highest point, and the national job reports show steady growth. Our economy is definitely looking up. Yet, it seems the philanthropic sector is always the last to feel the positive effects. But there can be no doubt– the positive economic impact is reflected in everyone’s bottom line. During the first...