Hiring the right people is one of the most mission-critical things an organization can do. For nonprofits navigating growth, complexity, and limited internal HR capacity, the process can be overwhelming — especially when it’s happening across multiple roles at once.
That’s where Positively Partners’ Embedded Recruitment model comes in. Designed specifically for mission-driven organizations, our model integrates a dedicated recruitment team directly into your operations — creating trust, consistency, and results across every hire.
Recently, we had the opportunity to partner with Reach Out and Read, a national nonprofit working at the intersection of early childhood development and health care. Over the course of a fiscal year, we helped them rethink and rebuild their approach to hiring from the inside out — resulting in 21 critical hires in this fiscal year, including 16 professional and five executive-level placements.
Why Embedded Recruitment?
Unlike traditional executive search or episodic hiring support, our embedded model offers:
- Full integration with your team, culture, and systems
- Consistent, high-quality support across all hires
- A dedicated team that scales based on your hiring volume
- Equity-focused practices that build more inclusive and representative teams
- Access to expert recruiters at a fraction of the cost of traditional search models
What We Achieved with Reach Out and Read
Our embedded partnership with Reach Out and Read yielded both strong hiring outcomes and a stronger internal recruitment infrastructure:
✅ 21 positions filled, including five executive searches
✅ 75% of candidates hired were leaders of color
✅ 100% of hiring managers said they would recommend Positively Partners
✅ Seamless alignment with the organization’s mission, values, and internal culture
Hiring managers praised the process as structured, calming, and efficient — even in the midst of organizational change. By embedding alongside their internal team, we were able to not only run excellent searches, but also build systems, coach managers, and bring clarity to the hiring experience.
What’s Included in Embedded Recruitment?
Our embedded recruitment partnerships include:
- A dedicated team offering responsive, day-to-day support
- Expert guidance through competency-based, inclusive hiring practices
- Training and tools for hiring managers (interview guides, onboarding templates, and more)
- Flexible support tailored to each role’s level and function
- Ongoing data review and KPI tracking to ensure improvement over time
Whether you’re hiring your next program manager or preparing for a C-suite search, our embedded model helps you show up with rigor, equity, and confidence — every time.
Let’s Build a Better Hiring Experience
If your organization is facing a wave of recruitment, building new functions, or simply ready for a more consistent and inclusive hiring process, our embedded recruitment services might be exactly what you need.
Explore our approach at www.positivelypartners.org or reach out to start a conversation.
