<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Petersen Search Group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Petersen Search Group is a mission-driven recruitment search firm dedicated to providing high-quality service to organizations that aim to improve the world. They focus on understanding the specific needs of hiring managers, conducting detailed candidate assessments, and offering competitive salary solutions while reducing recruitment costs. The firm specializes in sourcing top talent across sectors such as education, healthcare, environmental policy, and philanthropy, providing temp, temp-to-perm, and permanent placement options to meet client needs.]]></description><link>https://www.petersensearch.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:15:22 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.petersensearch.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[March Momentum: Why Now Is the Time to Strengthen Your Hiring Strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here’s a clean, website-ready excerpt you can use (great for previews, SEO, or blog cards):

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**Excerpt:**
March is a critical inflection point in the hiring cycle. As organizations evaluate early progress against annual goals, those that act quickly—refining strategy, accelerating processes, and engaging top talent; position themselves for stronger outcomes in the months ahead.
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Protect operations



Reduce internal strain



Conduct a strategic permanent search

Intentional pacing often produces stronger leadership outcomes.]]></description><link>https://www.petersensearch.com/post/february-hiring-reality-check-what-nonprofit-boards-should-know-before-launching-a-leadership-searc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6998a8cff63bd550f09f9305</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:34:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1b97b9_7e1cd9c8bb7c4f6e8f87717768b7ad91~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>PSG Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Long Does Executive Search Take in the Nonprofit Sector?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're planning to hire a senior leader this year, one of the first questions you’re likely asking is: How long does executive search take? For most nonprofit executive roles, a well-structured executive search process takes approximately 60 days from launch to accepted offer. While timelines can vary depending on role complexity and internal alignment, 8 to 10 weeks is considered standard for retained executive search in the nonprofit sector. Understanding what drives that timeline and...]]></description><link>https://www.petersensearch.com/post/how-long-does-executive-search-take-in-the-nonprofit-sector</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6998a70bf63bd550f09f8df5</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:25:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1b97b9_84a2aee33f5649578d36e541fe579ea6~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_500,h_333,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>PSG Team</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>