Our Commitment
Find Your Next Great Hire
From the first stakeholder conversation through the new leader's first six months on the job, we're here for you.
Our Process
Redbone's Recruitment Process
Redbone Recruiting provides full-service executive search. Every step below is led personally by Karla.
Phase 1
Discovery & Definition
Before we source a single candidate, we make sure we fully understand your organization, your culture, and exactly who you need.
Stakeholder Listening & Engagement
In-depth interviews with board members, staff, community partners, and funders — in person whenever possible — to fully understand culture, team dynamics, and leadership priorities.
Feedback Synthesis & Reporting
All stakeholder input synthesized into a thematic summary, presented to the Search Committee, and used to form the candidate profile and evaluation criteria.
Job Description & Compensation Review
We review and reframe the job description based on market data and stakeholder input, and provide guidance on building a competitive compensation package.
Candidate Profile Development
Developed in partnership with the Search Committee — articulating required qualifications, leadership competencies, core values, and cultural attributes.
Phase 2
Search & Selection
We get the opportunity in front of the right people, vet thoroughly, and bring your committee a curated shortlist — not a stack of resumes.
Talent Mapping & Marketing
Multi-channel outreach spanning national nonprofit platforms, regional networks, and sector associations — including targeted direct outreach to leaders who aren't actively looking.
Application Review & Screening
Every presented candidate completes a 3–4 hour screening process and an in-person interview with Karla before being advanced.
Interview Design & Scoring Tools
Custom interview questions and scoring rubrics co-developed with the Search Committee to ensure fair, mission-aligned evaluation of every finalist.
Preliminary Interviews & Shortlisting
Comprehensive preliminary interviews conducted with top candidates. Detailed profiles and summaries presented to the committee, with third-party skills assessments for the final 2–3 candidates.
Phase 3
Decision & Transition
We support the final decision, negotiate the offer, and stay engaged through the first year — because a successful placement doesn't end on day one.
Reference Checks
Professional references conducted on all finalists, assessed across leadership, fundraising, culture-building, and community engagement.
Offer Negotiation & Transition Support
Salary negotiation and offer letter preparation supported by Karla, with ongoing engagement through the candidate's first year of employment.
The Redbone Recruiting Promise
At Redbone, you're not just a client. You're a valuable member of the nonprofit community doing life-changing work in San Diego. We understand your work isn't easy because we're right there with you volunteering, sitting on boards, and making donations to ensure our community stays strong.
We know the recruiting industry has its fair share of challenges. That's why we promise to always act with integrity and in the best interest of your organization and our community.
We'll take the time to get to know you and your organization, understand your goals, and treat your team and candidates with the care and respect you deserve. You can count on us to answer questions, provide honest feedback, timely communication, and most importantly, match you with a senior leader who will shape your organization for years to come.