Episode 13 | Searching The World To Bring Talented Leaders To San Diego Non-Profits

In this episode of "Live Local, Give Local" listeners enjoy an excellent conversation between Dave Mason, the Host, this episode's co-host, Adrianna O'Donnell, the Director of Philanthropy for San Ysidro Health, and Trevor Blair, the CEO of Blair Search Partners. With over 18 years of experience in the fields of executive search, recruiting, staffing, coaching and workforce development, Blair and his team serve the San Diego non-profit and public sector organizations with retained search and recruiting services. A San Diego native who grew up with parents who were very focused on community service and philanthropy, Blair is passionate about the non-proft world and the sharing economy that is San Diego and works tirelessly to help his friends, clients and colleagues build a better San Diego. And speaking of building a better San Diego, Blair said "yes" immediately when Sharyn Goodson asked for his sponsorship and involvement with San Diego Gives. His work has extended to San Diego Gives University, which included the #1 viewed presentation he made on "career advancement." He loves that San Diego Gives has four components he considers essential for success: inpact focused, networking component, social aspect, and brain food with talented people! Trevor, who knows the world of social impact well, gives a fascinating perspective on competition and innovation in the non-profit space and what he describes as a Silicon Valley model for non-profits. One great takeaway for the San Diego Gives community: find your right size, essentially advising that growth for growth's sake doesn't mean better services or outcomes. Thank you for listening and your support! Don't miss an episode, so be sure to subscribe to the show on your favorite listening app! For more information on the many services of San Diego Gives, please visit www.SanDiegoGives.org.