How Forthright interviews for mission-alignment

We’ve all been there. You’re in an interview with a candidate who has a stellar resume. They have the skills. They have the experience. They say all the right things.

But you walk away wondering: Do they actually get it?

Will they understand the nuance of your advocacy work? Do they have the empathy to tell stories that honor your partners?

At Forthright, we believe that mission alignment is just as important as technical skill. But you can't just hope for it. You have to interview for it. Here’s our guide for how to do it.

Hiring and People, Nonprofit CommunicationsKatie Test DavisFebruary 27, 2026communications director, mission alignment, interview questions, nonprofit hiring, STAR method, equitable hiring, cultural fit, values-based hiring, how to make smart hiring decisions, how to hire communicators, how to hire foundation leaders, hiring smart foundation leaders, hiring association communicators

Hire the best person for your role

Many of you are gearing up to make a communications hire in 2025. We’re so excited for all the growth to come!

But in the meantime, hiring and onboarding can be tough. Finding the right fit happens on a lot of different levels. Values. Skills. Culture. Approach. We have a ton of tips in our new (free) hiring guide PDF to help you do this right.

Today, let’s break down how to find the right human for your open communications role.

School District Marketing, Nonprofit Communications, Hiring and PeopleKatie Test DavisJanuary 15, 2025storytelling, how to hire communicators, hiring, determine the job description, write job descriptions, hire the right person

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