Make the Right (Comms) Hire

Hiring a comms lead shouldn’t feel like a shot in the dark. I’ll help you figure out what your org really needs and find the person who fits.

Julie Masson,
CCO for Nonprofits

I’ve spent the last 15+ years helping nonprofit teams stop reacting and start communicating on purpose.

I created this hiring support service because I’m constantly asked, “Do you know anyone good for this comms role?” Over the years, I’ve gotten good at not just knowing who’s out there, but helping organizations figure out what they actually need in the first place. You don’t need a generic job description or a rushed hire. You need a thought partner who understands nonprofit communications and can help you get clear, aligned, and confident in your next (or first) comms hire.

My goal is to leave you with the right role defined, the right person in place, and the clarity to move forward. Without second-guessing whether you made the right call.

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A 2-Month Partnership to Help You Hire the Right Comms Leader

Clarity on What You Actually Need

Before writing a job description or posting the role, we’ll get aligned on what your organization truly needs in a communications hire. I’ll assess your goals, your internal structure, and the current state of your comms efforts to help you define the right level, scope, and skill set for this role.

A Job Description That Attracts the Right People

You’ll get a clear, compelling job description that reflects your org’s voice and the real needs of the role. It won’t be filled with jargon or vague bullet points, it will speak to the right candidates and help you stand out in a competitive market.

A Trusted Advisor Through the Hiring Process

I’ll be with you every step of the way—from reviewing applications to sitting in on interviews. I’ll help you spot red flags, ask the right questions, and make a confident, values-aligned decision about who to hire.

A Smarter Way to Hire Your Next Comms Leader

Hiring your first (or next) communications lead? You don’t need a $25K search firm to get it right.

Executive recruiters often charge 25–33% of a new hire’s first-year salary. That’s $18K–$30K for a mid-level comms role—and that’s after you’ve figured out what you actually need.

My two-month engagement gives you the same strategic support, plus more. I’ll help you:

Define the role you truly need (not just the one you’ve seen on other org charts),
Craft a job description that attracts the right candidates,
Support your interview process with an outside perspective grounded in comms expertise.

You’ll walk away with clarity, confidence, and the right person in the seat, without the long timelines or steep fees of a traditional search.

Investment:
Starts at $5,000 and will never exceed $10,000.
(Exact cost depends on the role and how intensive the search will be.)

Optional communications coaching retainers available after your hire is in place.

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Who This Is For

Executive Directors or COOs who know they need communications help but aren’t sure what kind of role will make the biggest difference
Nonprofit leaders preparing to hire a Director of Communications, but without the time (or internal expertise) to lead a smart search
Organizations that have tried hiring for comms before, but ended up with the wrong fit, unclear expectations, or underwhelming results
Teams who want a strategic guide—not just a recruiter—to define the role, source strong candidates, and lead a thoughtful hiring process

Get Direct Access to Me

As part of the 2-month engagement, we'll have scheduled meetings and calls plus you’ll get access to a private Slack channel just between us—so you can reach me quickly throughout the week for questions, feedback, and guidance as we work together to hire the right person.

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