FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
A New Partnership to Strengthen Nonprofit Leadership in Complex Times
Washington, DC — December 11, 2024 – MTB Leadership Labs and Positively Partners, two leaders in nonprofit talent and leadership development, have announced a groundbreaking partnership designed to help mission-driven organizations attract, select, onboard, and support nonprofit leaders. By combining MTB Leadership Labs’ expertise in executive search, executive coaching, and leadership development initiatives with Positively Partners’ strengths-based competency models, HR solutions, and leadership training series, the partnership offers nonprofits a comprehensive approach to leadership that is rooted in positive psychology, prosocial leadership, and strategies to amplify innovation, prevent burnout, and sustain meaningful impact.
Fostering Leadership Matches That Inspire Action and Impact
“This partnership is about fostering leadership that goes beyond alignment—it’s about equipping leaders with the tools and support to stay bold and resilient in the face of challenges,” says Myra Briggs, Principal of MTB Leadership Labs. “Together, we are championing a strengths-based approach rooted in positive psychology, where leadership potential becomes a force for innovation and sustainable impact. Nonprofits need leaders who are adaptive, mission-driven, and prepared to navigate complexity with confidence, and this partnership delivers just that.”
“In today’s fast-changing landscape, leaders must navigate complexity while fostering cultures of innovation and resilience,” adds Adam Francis-Maurer, CEO of Positively Partners. “This partnership amplifies our shared focus on creating meaningful matches and supporting leaders with the tools they need to thrive and lead boldly in mission-critical moments.”
Comprehensive Leadership Solutions for Nonprofit Success
The collaboration delivers an integrated suite of services designed to meet the leadership needs of mission-driven organizations. Organizations can initiate services with either provider to receive the full benefits of our service offerings.
- Executive Search
- Director-Level Recruitment Solutions
- Leadership Development and Training
- New Employee Onboarding and Coaching
- Strengths-Based HR and Talent Strategy
- Compensation Benchmarking and Plan Design
- Full HR Outsourcing Services
Empowering Nonprofits to Navigate Complexity
By integrating innovative strategies and a shared philosophy of leadership rooted in resilience and strengths-based practices, MTB Leadership Labs and Positively Partners offer mission-driven organizations the support they need to create dynamic, high-impact leadership pipelines. This partnership ensures nonprofits can navigate complexity with confidence, innovate with boldness, and sustain their impact over the long term.
Nonprofits seeking to redefine their leadership strategies and candidates inspired to make an impact are encouraged to connect with MTB Leadership Labs and Positively Partners for transformative opportunities.
About MTB Leadership Labs
MTB Leadership Labs partners with mission-driven organizations to provide executive search, leadership coaching, and development services that empower leaders to foster innovation and sustain growth.
About Positively Partners
Positively Partners is a social enterprise committed to helping nonprofits build engaged, high-performing teams. With a focus on equity-driven HR strategies, leadership development, and strengths-based approaches, Positively Partners supports organizations in achieving their boldest visions.
Contact for Media Inquiries:
Myra Briggs
Principal
MTB Leadership Labs
info@mtbleadershiplabs.com
Alissa Farber
Vice President of Client + Community Partnerships
Positively Partners
afarber@positivelypartners.org
