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It’s Time for a Reckoning and Redesign of Executive Search

Thought Leadership Oct 20, 2020

“It’s Time for a Reckoning and Redesign of Executive Search” Organizations must shift their mindset  and practices from a posture of identifying strong leaders to one of changing their culture…

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Commitment to Equity

News in the Sector Jun 12, 2020

Our firm puts equity and inclusion in the center of its work. We look for leaders with a strong equity lens who are at the intersection of complex issues and…

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Annie Bares

Placement Announcement Mar 17, 2025

Manager, Insights & Analytics Mellon Foundation Talent Citizen is pleased to announce the appointment of Annie Bares, Ph.D. as Manager, Insights & Analytics at the Mellon Foundation. In this inaugural…

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Jeffrey Jiménez-Kurlander

Placement Announcement Mar 17, 2025

Manager, Strategic Learning & Evaluation Mellon Foundation Talent Citizen is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeffrey Jiménez-Kurlander as Manager, Strategic Evaluation & Learning at the Mellon Foundation. In this…

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Honoring Black History Month: Reflection, Recognition, and Action

Insights Feb 19, 2025

At Talent Citizen, we believe Black History Month is not just a moment of remembrance but a call to engage—deeply and intentionally—with the stories, struggles, and triumphs that have shaped…

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Catherine Patschke

Placement Announcement Feb 10, 2025

Associate Director of Individual Giving Middle East Institute Talent Citizen is pleased to announce the appointment of Catherine Patschke as Associate Director of Individual Giving at Middle East Institute. Catherine…

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Aimee Argel

Placement Announcement Feb 03, 2025

Associate Vice President, Major & Planned Giving Wayne State University Talent Citizen congratulates Aimee Argel on her appointment as Associate Vice President, Major and Planned Giving at Wayne State University,…

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Los Angeles Wildfires

Thought Leadership Jan 17, 2025

The devastating wildfires that have swept through the Los Angeles metro area as we begin 2025 underscore the urgent need to support those impacted by climate disasters and reflect on…

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National Giving Month

Thought Leadership Dec 23, 2024

This month, Talent Citizen’s learning has focused on National Giving Month, as December is unofficially known in many philanthropy and nonprofit spaces. Our team found resources that helped us learn…

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Native American Heritage Month

Thought Leadership Nov 22, 2024

Talent Citizen celebrates and honors Native American Heritage Month (NAHM) this November. This month’s learning resources invited us to think critically about initiatives and organizations that are supporting and working…

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Filipino American History Month & LGBTQ History Month

Thought Leadership Nov 04, 2024

During October, we celebrated LGBTQ History and Filipino American History Months, communities whose civic, cultural, and economic contributions are seen and felt throughout the U.S.—their histories are American history. As…

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Hispanic-Latine Heritage Month

Thought Leadership Oct 02, 2024

As our team celebrates National Hispanic-Latine Heritage Month, we found a variety of resources to inform our work deeper, drive conversations internally, and prompt more reflection. Celebrated from September 15…

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Sheronda Whitaker

Placement Announcement Sep 24, 2024

Chief Engagement & Culture Officer University of Pennsylvania, Development & Alumni Relations Talent Citizen congratulates Sheronda Whitaker on her appointment as the inaugural Chief Engagement and Culture Officer joining University…

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Black Philanthropy Month

Thought Leadership Sep 09, 2024

Last month, Talent Citizen dove into Black Philanthropy Month (BPM)—a celebration around the world every August that was founded more than 12 years ago to uplift and highlight the contributions…

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