Vetted Solutions partners with associations, nonprofits, and other mission-driven organizations to help them recruit, retain, and cultivate key talent. Our practice is built on connecting clients with executives who build innovative cultures, drive exceptional value creation, and lead strategic growth.
We focus on finding a fit driven as much by our client’s culture and business model as it is by an executive’s experience and capabilities. We earn trust by understanding what success looks like for each organization and then applying creativity, experience, and a rigorous process to find exceptional leadership talent for your team.
Through offices in Washington, DC, Chicago, IL, and Los Angeles, CA, the firm offers a comprehensive range of executive search and leadership consulting services, including Vetted InterimTM, Authentic Onboarding®, and Association Management Company Search Services.
Our unique, tailored process includes:
Our portfolio includes ongoing and completed projects for growth-oriented trade associations, professional societies, and other mission-driven organizations in the medical, educational, cultural, and civic spheres. Our clients, some of the most respected names in these spaces, rely on us to assess their talent and leadership needs and then exceed expectations with candidates capable of making immediate contributions to exceptional organizational performance and providing lasting leadership that drives significant sustained results.
Vetted Solutions is a member of the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC) and Panorama, a partnership of leading executive search firms that combines local knowledge with global capability. Hunt Scanlon lists Vetted among its Top 75 Nonprofit Recruiting firms. For the 10th year running, Forbes has ranked Vetted Solutions among the best executive recruiting practices.
Our team of senior advisors and client partners includes seasoned leaders from the association and nonprofit space who have guided the success of a range of organizations as CEOs, senior executives, and board members.
Their core work in executive and board search, executive onboarding, and interim executive placement is informed by broad understanding of mission-driven organizations, appreciation of diverse and inclusive perspectives, and a refined ability to gain a deep understanding of their clients’ organizations. They’re adept at translating that understanding into impactful talent recruitment and cultivation.
After a national search, Washington, D.C.- based Vetted Solutions helped to place Victor Stagnaro as chief executive officer of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF). Mr. Stagnaro has been with NFFF for 13 years, serving as managing director and, previously, director of fire programs. He replaces Ron Siarnicki, who is currently serving out his role
Washington, D.C.- based Vetted Solutions has been retained by the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) to lead in its search for a new CEO. The organization’s next CEO will serve as a partner to the president and executive committee of the board of trustees, providing both the strategic mindset and managerial expertise needed to meet
Washington, D.C.- based Vetted Solutions has assisted in the recruitment of Kathryn A. Dattomo as the next chief executive officer for the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA), a Chicago-based association dedicated to fee-only financial planning. Leslie M. Stokes, vice president of the search firm, who has worked for various associations throughout her career, served
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) has retained Washington, D.C.- based Vetted Solutions to lead in its search for a new CEO. The position will be located in the organization’s Emmitsburg and Crofton, MD offices. The CEO will lead the activities of the NFFF and its affiliate program, the First Responders Center for Excellence for Reducing
Diversity and Inclusion – Opportunities to Advance
The Florida Society of Association Executives (FSAE) has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion and decided to partner with Vetted Solutions and Dr. David Rehr to develop a Florida association-specific study.
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The Role of the Interim CEO