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New Search! Vice President of Programs with Cooperative for Human Services!

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Pillar Search & HR Consulting is honored to continue its partnership with Cooperative for Human Services.

Are you a nonprofit program leader with a passion for what’s possible for those with intellectual and related disabilities? This may be the ideal opportunity for you!

About the Cooperative for Human Services, Inc.

Founded in 1981 with headquarters in Lexington, MA, the Cooperative for Human Services Inc. (CHS) is a multi-service organization that provides residential services, independent living support, and guardianship services for people with intellectual and other related disabilities. Their mission is to empower, support, and expand the knowledge, skill, and natural capacities of the people they serve to direct and live full and meaningful lives within their community.

CHS has a mission to fulfill – to ensure that every person with special needs served by them lives a truly happy and fulfilling life and is a respected citizen of the community.

Learn more about this amazing organization at https://cooperativeforhs.org.

About This Opportunity

This position is open due to internal growth.

Reporting to the CEO, the Vice President of Programs has overall strategic and operational responsibility for all CHS residential and individual supports programs and service areas. The Vice President of Programs is responsible for building a strong team, fostering an organizational culture of accountability, strengthening programs and services, and ensuring an impact is made in the communities that CHS serves. The Vice President of Programs will embody and emulate the organization’s mission, vision, and values through daily hands-on engagement with individuals served, employees, and the management team.

The Vice President of Programs will develop a deep knowledge of each functional area’s projects, program operations, and business plans. Initially, the focus will be on the following areas: programmatic leadership and oversight, operational processes and efficiencies, regulatory compliance, service quality excellence.

The Vice President will demonstrate a consistent quality of problem-solving, communications, attention to detail and creative use of resources. In this role, the incumbent will develop, coach, and retain high performance team members, empowering them to elevate their level of responsibility, span of control, and performance. The Vice President of Programs will provide effective and thoughtful leadership by building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization including individuals, families, community partners, volunteers, and Commonwealth entities while continually reinforcing CHS’s mission, vision, and values.

As a member of the senior leadership team, the Vice President of Programs is a key internal liaison between service types, Programs, Finance, Operations, Funder Stakeholders and Employee Relations.

Essential Job Activities and Responsibilities

The Vice President of Programs must be thoroughly committed to the organization’s strategy and mission to support people with disabilities and have a strong desire to provide community service as well as be able to fulfill all of the elements of the responsibilities in this role to the highest standard, while utilizing hands on approach and be able to work well with colleagues in a high energy and collaborative work environment.

They will have the following responsibilities under the direction of the CEO and in collaboration with other senior leadership team members and their staff, including:

Strategic Plan Implementation:

  • Contribute to developing the organization’s strategic vision and implement the strategic plan’s components related to Programs and Services.
  • Ensure programmatic needs such as staffing, training, space, infrastructure and systems are met to more effectively carry out the CHS mission with a focus on continual quality improvement.

Program Oversight and Operations:

  • Strengthen programmatic policies, processes and infrastructure as needed.
  • Through effective communication, create clear program goals and drive to completion.
  • Lead the organization through its license and re-certification processes with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Program Impact & Evaluation:

  • Evaluate programs based upon data collection and analysis to strengthen program service quality, identify trends and organizational gaps, and develop plans that address needs.
  • Work closely with the Chief Financial Officer and Director of Clinical Supports in developing the programmatic contracts with the Commonwealth and associated budgets annually and as needed.

Knowledge Management:

  • Develop the necessary systems, tools and processes to better support collection, facilitation and dissemination of knowledge generated by each service area to various stakeholder groups.
  • Leverage key project outcomes, learnings, and/or enhanced policies for maximum impact to deepen community ties, partnerships and stakeholder relationships.
  • Work collaboratively with other Senior Management to develop effective cross-functional initiatives and positive outcomes.
  • Remain informed of best practices on administration, programs, organization culture, and capacity building.
  • Stay up to date on requirements imposed by Federal and State regulators as it relates to CHS licensure and contracts.

Management:

  • Direct reports currently include the Director of Residential Services, Director of Residential & Supported Living, Director of Individual Supports
  • Collaborate with the CEO & Director of Human Resources in the development of strategies for successful outcomes ahead of union grievances, negotiations and bargaining.
  • Development and management of a strong program team.
  • Coach employees to success.

Internal/External Relationships:

  • Internally, develop and maintain strong, positive working relationships with employees from all departments within the organization.
  • Externally, develop and maintain strong, positive relationships with the individuals served by CHS, their family members/guardians, DDS, service providers, other stakeholders, community members, and others.

Working Conditions

  • Varied and flexible to include office conditions (telephone, computer, etc.), external agencies/ businesses, at the location where the individual is receiving services (homes of the person served, etc.); in local community groups, etc.
  • Local travel to CHS sites required.

Physical & Mental Requirements

  • Ability to deal with a wide range of intellectual problems and practical problems.
  • Ability to utilize excellent judgment in developing sound solutions.
  • Combination of sitting, standing, and walking.
  • Able to lift up to 30 pounds.
  • Ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodations considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience Qualifications

  • A minimum of 15 years of non-profit professional /leadership expertise in organizations serving people with developmental disabilities.
  • Graduate Degree in related human services field preferred.
  • This role manages a team of 6 direct reports at a senior management experience and a large team (500) reporting to those individuals. As such, this role requires very strong leadership experience of large teams.
  • This leader will have strong coaching skills and the ability to elevate the skills of others, able to convey goals and mission clearly, and motivate the team towards the goal of elevating Cooperative for Human Services.
  • DDS experience desired.
  • Strong emotional intelligence and the ability to exercise good judgment, maintain discretion, and confidentiality as needed.
  • Self-motivated, results driven, detail oriented, and adaptable. Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, including the ability to influence, engage, motivate, and lead others to new levels of effectiveness and programmatic impact.
  • Hands-on approach in successfully leading a variety of strategic initiatives.
  • Proven track record of effectively leading performance-based and outcome-based, programs and/or services of varying complexity.
  • Knowledge of community-based supports.
  • Strong fiscal budget management.
  • Successful implementation of regulatory standards and the related licensing process required.
  • Valid Massachusetts/Maine/New Hampshire/Rhode Island driver’s license, and clean driving record required.
  • Ability to travel to local CHS locations.
  • Experience in a union environment is helpful, though not required.
  • Demonstrates a high degree of organizational skill and time management for multiple competing priorities.
  • Exceptional communication (verbal & written) and presentation skills with the ability to effectively interface with all levels of management, staff, external stakeholders and solution focused problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to understand and comply with multiple regulatory requirements.
  • Superior project management, organizational, delegation skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment and sensitivity to diversity issues. Comfortable working in multicultural environments.
  • Proficiency using Google Workspace including (Word, Excel, PowerPoint),

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $170,000-$200,000 and organization vehicle provided for local travel.

To Be Considered for This Exciting Opportunity

Cooperative for Human Services has partnered with Cindy Joyce of Pillar Search & HR Consulting on the search for the new Vice President of Programs. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit both a cover letter and resume by email to jo**@**********ch.com.

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New Search! Chief of Staff with Sandy Hook Promise

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Pillar Search & HR Consulting is honored to continue its partnership with Sandy Hook Promise and announce the search for their Chief of Staff. This is a new role for the organization.

About Sandy Hook Promise

Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) envisions a future where all children are free from school shootings and other acts of violence. As a national nonprofit organization, SHP’s mission is to educate and empower youth and adults to prevent violence in schools, homes, and communities. Creators of the lifesaving, evidence-informed Know the Signs prevention programs, SHP teaches the warning signs of someone who may be in crisis, socially isolated, or at-risk of hurting themselves or others and how to get help. SHP also advances school safety, youth mental health, and responsible gun ownership at the state and federal levels through nonpartisan policy and partnerships.

SHP is led by several family members whose loved ones were killed in the tragic mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012.

Commitment to Belonging, Community, Engagement, and Respect

SHP strives to ensure its culture and work environment reflect the values of belonging, community, engagement and respect. They actively seek to understand and respond to the diverse perspectives and lived experiences of individuals across socioeconomic backgrounds, rural and urban communities, and diversity of thought, in addition to traditional protected categories. They are committed to ensuring that every SHP employee feels heard, valued, and a true sense of belonging. SHP encourages individuals who share their commitment to these core values and to their mission to apply.

This is remote role within the United States.

Role Overview

The Chief of Staff is a member of the Executive Leadership Team, reporting directly to the CEO.   The role serves as a senior organizational and strategic partner, responsible for ensuring internal alignment, leadership effectiveness and disciplined decision-making across Sandy Hook Promise.  This role is designed to amplify the CEO’s effectiveness by managing the internal rhythms of the organization, creating the conditions for the leadership team to work well together and for strategic priorities to be executed with clarity and accountability.

The Chief of Staff acts as a trusted extension and occasional proxy for the CEO in internal and operational meetings, holding the line on decisions that advance Sandy Hook Promise’s mission, long-term strategy, and organizational health.  This role does not focus on day-to-day execution; instead, it works with the members of SHP’s leadership team to steward organizational priorities, help guide complex cross-organizational conversations, and ensure the organization makes and sustains high-quality decisions in service of its mission and strategy.

Core Responsibilities

CEO Support and Internal Coordination

  • Serve as an additional thought partner to the CEO on strategy, organizational priorities, and complex decisions.
  • Represent the CEO in internal leadership, operational, and cross-functional meetings, ensuring her perspective, intent, and decision-making framework are clearly understood and adhered to.
  • Prepare the CEO for internal meetings by synthesizing key inputs, flagging decisions that need to be made, and ensuring follow through afterward.
  • At times, represent the CEO with external audiences, which may include partners and stakeholders, as appropriate.
  • Help the CEO maintain focus on the most critical internal opportunities and risks facing the organization by synthesizing cross-organizational insights and elevating issues that require CEO attention or leadership alignment.

Decision Stewardship and Alignment

  • Hold the line on decision-making that aligns with Sandy Hook Promise’s mission, strategy, and values, especially in moments of ambiguity or pressure.
  • Ensure that strategic decisions are well-framed, grounded in shared understanding, and clearly communicated.
  • Surface tensions, tradeoffs, and misalignments early, helping the CEO and leadership teams navigate them constructively.
  • Act as a guardian of organizational clarity, helping prevent mission drift or reactive decision-making.

Organizational Effectiveness and Leadership Enablement

  • Partner with the CEO to shape agendas for senior leadership meetings, ensuring time is used for strategic discussion rather than execution updates.
  • Support the effectiveness of the senior leadership team by reinforcing shared goals, decision norms, and accountability at the strategic level.
  • Identify patterns, themes, and systemic issues across the organization and bring insights forward to inform leadership action.
  • Serve as a connective tissue across teams, without owning execution or operational management, with the exception of leading or coordinating occasional special projects if needed.

Board Partnership and Governance Support

  • Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO in advancing strong Board governance and engagement.
  • Support the CEO in shaping Board agendas to focus on mission, strategy, and long-term impact rather than operational detail.
  • Ensure Board materials are clear, strategically framed, and aligned with organizational priorities.
  • Help track and steward follow-up on key Board decisions and commitments at the strategic level.
  • At times, represent or support the CEO in Board committee meetings, reinforcing alignment between governance and organizational strategy.
  • Act as a connector between Board insights and leadership team priorities, ensuring thoughtful integration without creating additional layers of process.

Core Competencies

  • Strategic altitude: The role operates at the level of organizational direction, decision quality, and leadership effectiveness, not day-to-day execution. This person has a strong instinct for what really matters internally. They listen carefully, synthesize quickly, and know when to ask the hard question that sharpens thinking or reframes a problem. They are trusted because they are consistent, discreet, and deeply grounded in the mission and priorities of SHP.
  • Organizational integrator: The Chief of Staff serves as the connective tissue of the leadership team, ensuring that information flows clearly, decisions are made cleanly, and priorities stay aligned across teams. They are not a second-in-command nor an operational leader, but over time they will be trusted to represent the CEO’s perspective in the room when the CEO cannot be present. They are not attached to owning outcomes or running teams, but they care deeply about the quality of decisions and the integrity of the organization’s direction. Their impact is felt internally in how the organization operates, how the leadership team functions, and how the CEO’s time and attention are protected and used well.
  • Decision stewardship: Rather than driving projects, the role focuses on how decisions are made, who is involved, and how they advance SHP’s mission and strategy.
  • Influence without authority: Success depends on credibility, judgment, and relationship-building rather than formal control over teams or budgets. The ideal Chief of Staff is someone who brings calm clarity to complexity and steady judgment to high-stakes moments. They are deeply comfortable operating behind the scenes, advancing impact through influence rather than visibility or control.
  • Connector across complexity: The role helps leadership see the whole system, surfacing patterns and tensions that might otherwise remain fragmented.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Significant experience in senior-level strategy, management, advisory, or leadership roles, ideally within mission-driven, or complex organizational environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to facilitate complex internal processes, operate as a trusted support to senior leaders, and drive alignment across teams without owning direct authority.
  • Strong strategic judgment and comfort navigating ambiguity, tradeoffs, and sensitive dynamics.
  • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence without authority.
  • Above all, this person believes in the mission and values of Sandy Hook Promise and brings both conviction and humility to the work, knowing when to lead, when to support, and when to step back.

Benefits and Salary Range 

The salary range for this position is $200,000-$210,000 dependent on experience and qualifications. Please note: SHP uses a structured internal rubric to guide salary placement and ensure equitable pay. Typically, new hires are placed at the start of the salary range to ensure equity with current employees, and as a practice, we do not negotiate salaries.

SHP offers a competitive benefits package, including:

  • Unlimited PTO
  • Flexible schedules
  • Paid holidays and 10 days of sick leave
  • Paid parental leave
  • Health, dental, and vision
  • Employer paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability
  • 401k match
  • Professional development stipend
  • Wellness & mental health support
  • Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program.

Sandy Hook Promise operates within a distributed workforce, allowing for location flexibility across the country for most positions. They provide remote office support for all staff, which includes a laptop, home office reimbursement, and monthly cell phone reimbursement up to $50 & internet reimbursement up to $40.

To Apply

Sandy Hook Promise has partnered with Pillar Search & HR Consulting on the search for its new Chief of Staff. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and cover letter via email to jo**@**********ch.com. No calls, please.

The deadline to apply is Monday, April 27, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Employment 

SHP is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. They strive to be an employer of choice: where a diverse mix of talented people want to come and do their best work. SHP does not make employment related decisions based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. They are focused on promoting multiculturalism and inclusion so that all SHP employees feel valued and respected. They believe deeply that a diverse workforce comprised of people of all beliefs, backgrounds, and life experiences who seek to prevent gun violence and stop the tragic loss of life will make SHP a stronger, more effective organization.

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Search Success! Audrey Falk Joins The Arc of Massachusetts as Chief Operating Officer!

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The Arc of Massachusetts and Pillar Search & HR Consulting are pleased to announce the appointment of Audrey Falk, Ed.D., to the position of Chief Operating Officer. Audrey is a visionary and strategic nonprofit leader with a distinguished record of leadership in education, diversity, and social justice.

As Chief Operating Officer, she will streamline internal processes and develop a performance culture among a group of talented and committed employees, consultants, and the 17 chapters of The Arc of Massachusetts. She will work as a trusted partner to the CEO, ensuring organizational priorities are implemented, strengthening relationships with the statewide network of chapters, and overseeing essential operations that support the organization’s success.

Audrey joins The Arc of Massachusetts from Merrimack College, where she was the Founding Director of the Master’s Program in Nonprofit Management and Community Engagement. Notably, Audrey worked for the South Norfolk County Arc (now Lifeworks) earlier in her career as the Director of the Family Support Program and as Director of the Family Autism Center. She began her professional journey as a Peace Corps volunteer in Romania, where she taught at local schools and supported children with disabilities in their homes and youth living in orphanages.

Audrey holds an Ed.M. in Risk and Prevention and an Ed.D. in Administration, Training, and Policy Studies with a specialization in Community Agency Educational Administration and completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Educational Policy Research Involving Students with Disabilities at the University of Maryland, College Park.

About The Arc of Massachusetts: The Arc of Massachusetts is passionate about enhancing the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism, and their families. For over 70 years, through advocacy, programs that promote inclusion, and belonging in the community, The Arc has focused on creating tangible changes in the lives of people with disabilities. The Arc is a nationwide organization with each state running both a statewide chapter and local chapters within the state. The 17 local Chapters of The Arc in Massachusetts work throughout the Commonwealth to provide services and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities – such as Down syndrome, Autism, and cerebral palsy – and their families. The mission of The Arc of Massachusetts is to enhance the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism and their families. They fulfill this through advocacy for community support and services that foster social inclusion, self-determination, and equity across all aspects of society. They represent over 250,000 individuals and their families. Learn more at The Arc of Massachusetts – Achieve With Us.

About Pillar Search & HR Consulting: A woman-owned business based in Boston, Pillar Search & HR Consulting provides executive search/recruiting and human resources consulting expertise to nonprofit and mission-driven organizations, working with senior leaders and the boards of directors to hire and develop the very best talent across all functional areas of the organization. For more information about Pillar, please visit About Pillar Search & HR Consulting – Pillar Search. 

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New Search! Controller, Sandy Hook Promise

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Pillar Search & HR Consulting is honored to partner with Sandy Hook Promise on the hiring of their new Controller. This is hybrid role with days in office in Newtown, CT.

About Sandy Hook Promise

Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) envisions a future where all children are free from school shootings and other acts of violence. As a national nonprofit organization, SHP’s mission is to educate and empower youth and adults to prevent violence in schools, homes, and communities. Creators of the lifesaving, evidence-informed Know the Signs prevention programs, SHP teaches the warning signs of someone who may be in crisis, socially isolated, or at-risk of hurting themselves or others and how to get help. SHP also advances school safety, youth mental health, and responsible gun ownership at the state and federal levels through nonpartisan policy and partnerships.

SHP is led by several family members whose loved ones were killed in the tragic mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012.

Commitment to Belonging, Community, Engagement, and Respect

SHP strives to ensure its culture and work environment reflect the values of belonging, community, engagement and respect. They actively seek to understand and respond to the diverse perspectives and lived experiences of individuals across socioeconomic backgrounds, rural and urban communities, and diversity of thought, in addition to traditional protected categories. They are committed to ensuring that every SHP employee feels heard, valued, and a true sense of belonging. SHP encourages individuals who share their commitment to these core values and to their mission to apply.

Location

The candidate will need to commute to their office in Newtown, CT as needed.

About the Role

The Controller position leads the accounting function at SHP for both the 501(c)3 Sandy Hook Promise Foundation and the 501(c)4 Sandy Hook Promise Action Fund. The Controller manages all accounting operations, ensuring transactions are recorded properly and books are maintained according to mandated standards.

The Controller’s core responsibilities include overseeing the general ledger, managing the month-end and year-end financial close processes, and ensuring the integrity of the financial statements. They ensure strict compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The team is also responsible for tax compliance, preparing and filing corporate tax returns. Finally, the Controller designs and monitors internal controls over financial processes and financial reporting to safeguard company assets and prevent material misstatement.

This position reports to the CFO and will work closely with other members of the SHP organization to ensure our financial systems and processes meet their needs and support the organization’s mission.

Job Responsibilities  

Lead the day-to-day financial operations of SHP as follows:

  • Lead the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department’s goals and objectives.
  • Responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of all financial records for two legal entities in compliance with GAAP and meets the needs of the organization’s business leaders and Board.
  • Administer and identify additional ways to leverage accounting software systems; currently SAGE Intacct, Concur, Paycom to increase productivity while maintaining accuracy.
  • Lead the annual financial statements audit and filing of 990 tax returns for Foundation and Action Fund in coordination with our external auditing firm.
  • Manage month-end and year-end close procedures to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. Ensure deadlines are met.
  • Develop and maintain financial policies, controls, and procedures to minimize risk and ensure compliance. Ensure finance and accounting SOP’s (standard operating procedures) are complete and up to date.
  • Verify, approve and transmit payments up to payment approval limit per Financial Commitment Policy. Primary backup to CFO in initiating large payments.
  • Primary backup to Payroll Manager for Payroll Processing and CFO for payroll approval.
  • Oversee monthly Bank and Investment account reconciliations.
  • Prepare reporting and analysis for senior management as directed.
  • Comply with federal, state and local reporting requirements and tax filings.
  • Ensure professional development for Finance and Accounting team members

Qualifications  

  • 10+ years’ experience in accounting or finance, with experience in Non-Profit Accounting a plus
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or business-related discipline; CPA, MBA or CMA degrees a plus
  • Proficient in managing accounting systems and experience in implementing new accounting/financial systems a plus
  • Experience in managing financial statement audits and the preparation of tax returns
  • Experience managing a finance team.
  • Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Excellent business acumen, creative problem solver
  • Extremely organized and detail oriented
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Work independently and within a team environment

Benefits and Salary Range 

The salary range for this position is $147,000-$150,000 dependent on experience and qualifications. Please note: SHP uses a structured internal rubric to guide salary placement and ensure equitable pay. Typically, new hires are placed at the start of the salary range to ensure equity with current employees, and as a practice, we do not negotiate salaries.

SHP offers a competitive benefits package, including:

  • Unlimited PTO
  • Flexible schedules
  • Paid holidays and 10 days of sick leave
  • Paid parental leave
  • Health, dental, and vision
  • Employer paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability
  • 401k match
  • Professional development stipend
  • Wellness & mental support
  • Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program

Our organization operates within a distributed workforce, allowing for location flexibility across the country for most positions. We provide remote office support for all staff, which includes a laptop, home office reimbursement, and monthly cell phone reimbursement up to $50 & internet reimbursement up to $40.

To Apply

Sandy Hook Promise has partnered with Pillar Search & HR Consulting on the search for its new Controller. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and cover letter via email to jo**@**********ch.com. No calls, please.

The deadline to apply is March 8, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Employment 

SHP is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. They strive to be an employer of choice: where a diverse mix of talented people want to come and do their best work. SHP does not make employment related decisions based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. They are focused on promoting multiculturalism and inclusion so that all SHP employees feel valued and respected. They believe deeply that a diverse workforce comprised of people of all beliefs, backgrounds, and life experiences who seek to prevent gun violence and stop the tragic loss of life will make SHP a stronger, more effective organization.

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Upcoming Speaking Engagement: From Surprise to Strategy: Preparing for Nonprofit Leadership Change

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Honored to present alongside Kimberlee Schumacher, MBA, MA, with moderator Zena Lum for The Boston Club on the topic of “From Surprise to Strategy: Preparing for Nonprofit Leadership Change.”

Join us on Wednesday, March 11, via Teams from 12:00 to 1:00 PM. Registration and details can be found here.

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Search Success! Leslie Scales Joins Accompany Doula Care as Executive Director!

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Accompany Doula Care and Pillar Search & HR Consulting are pleased to announce the appointment of Leslie Scales to the position of Executive Director.

In her role as Executive Director, Leslie will move Accompany Doula Care to the next stage of development to a sustainable and growth-oriented organization. Leslie shares that the “mission to expand access to compassionate, evidence-based doula support, especially for families facing systemic barriers to maternal health equity, deeply resonates with my values and professional experience. What excites me most about Accompany Doula Care is the opportunity to advance maternal and child health by addressing inequities in access to care.”

Leslie’s professional background includes working with diverse populations who face barriers to healthcare and social support. She has consistently championed initiatives that improve outcomes through education, advocacy, and direct service. Mos recently, she was the Executive Director of the Metrowest Free Medical Program, a fully volunteer-staffed free medical clinic offering women’s health, general medicine, and vision care for those without coverage. Earlier roles have included Executive Director of New England Affordable Housing Management Association and the Northeast Regional Director of the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center. She spent several years consulting as Director of Leadership Dynamics, where she was instrumental in launching the International Leadership Institute for Women. Leslie is a graduate of Babson College.

About Accompany Doula Care: Accompany Doula Care (“Accompany”) is a Massachusetts-based nonprofit (501c3) doula collective working to integrate doula support into healthcare systems to increase access for families who otherwise face barriers to doula support. They have a team of amazing, diverse community doulas who support clients from a variety of backgrounds across Massachusetts. Through their work, they hope to expand access to doula services to birthing people of color and populations most at risk of birth and maternal health inequities. Accompany Doula Care is different in that they do not currently take private or self-pay doula clients. They work with contracts tailored for healthcare institutions (insurance providers, hospitals, clinics, and others) who primarily serve MassHealth/Medicaid-eligible clients and/or other clients who have high risk factors. All referrals come through these contracts and doula services are provided at no cost to families. Learn more about the important work that Accompany Doula Care does in Massachusetts here.

About Pillar Search & HR Consulting: A woman-owned business based in Boston, Pillar Search & HR Consulting provides executive search/recruiting and human resources consulting expertise to nonprofit and mission-driven organizations, working with senior leaders and the boards of directors to hire and develop the very best talent across all functional areas of the organization. For more information about Pillar, please visit www.pillarsearch.com.

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Search Success! Kimberly Scharf is the New CEO of The Arc of Plymouth and Upper Cape Cod!

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The Arc of Plymouth and Upper Cape Cod and Pillar Search & HR Consulting are pleased to announce the appointment of Kimberly (Kim) Scharf to the position of CEO.

Kim brings a deep and unique connection to the organization’s mission. For more than two decades, The Arc has been part of her life—first as a parent, then as a volunteer and consultant, as a member of the leadership team, and most recently as Senior Vice President, Community and Family Services. This personal and professional journey gives Kim a profound understanding of the impact the work has on individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, and the broader community.

During her time at The Arc, Kim has demonstrated strong, value-driven leadership. She has played a key role in transforming programs, building and supporting dedicated teams, and strengthening The Arc of Plymouth and Upper Cape Cod’s presence and partnerships throughout the community. Her ability to lead with compassion, clarity, and accountability has earned the trust and respect of staff, families, and community partners alike.

According to the Board of Directors, “Kim is the right leader to guide The Arc into its next chapter. Her commitment to our mission, combined with her operational experience and collaborative leadership style, will help ensure the continued strength, sustainability, and impact of our organization”.

About The Arc of Plymouth and Upper Cape Cod: The Arc of Plymouth and Upper Cape Cod is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries (ABI), and their families/caregivers.  Through a wide range of services including residential programs and employment services, day programs, family resources and advocacy, The Arc of Plymouth and Upper Cape Cod ensures that people with disabilities have the tools, opportunities, and respect they need to live full, self-directed lives. The mission of The Arc of Plymouth and Upper Cape Cod is to empower and support people with disabilities and their families to belong, contribute and thrive. For more information about The Arc of Plymouth and Upper Cape Cod, please visit The Arc of Plymouth and Cape Cod.

About Pillar Search & HR Consulting: A woman-owned business based in Boston, Pillar Search & HR Consulting provides executive search/recruiting and human resources consulting expertise to nonprofit and mission-driven organizations, working with senior leaders and the boards of directors to hire and develop the very best talent across all functional areas of the organization. For more information about Pillar, please visit www.pillarsearch.com.

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