Nonprofit Executive Search Firms
Executive search firms specializing in nonprofit and social impact organizations.
115 Firms Found
Alder Koten
alderkoten.comIndustries
Allen Austin
allenaustin.comRetained executive search firm assisting companies in engineering, procurement, and construction sectors to find executive-level talent.
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Armstrong McGuire
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Aspen Leadership Group
aspenleadershipgroup.comAtlantic Group
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Battalia Winston
battaliawinston.comBlair Search Partners
blairsearchpartners.comSpecializes in connecting arts and culture organizations with forward-thinking leaders to champion creativity and inclusivity.
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Blue Danube Executive Search
danubesearch.comIndustries
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BoardWalk Consulting
boardwalkconsulting.comIndustries
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Bob Murray & Associates
bobmurrayassoc.comBuffkin Baker
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Caldwell
caldwell.comIndustries
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Campbell Company
campbellcompany.comCarter Baldwin
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Charity Search Group
charitysearchgroup.comNamed one of America's Top 250 Executive Search Firms by Hunt Scanlon. Focuses exclusively on nonprofits.
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Cornerstone
cornerstone-group.comCornerstone Group
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Cornerstone International Group
cornerstone-group.comIndustries
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Development Guild
developmentguild.comNonprofit executive search with deep expertise in arts and culture. Leveraging 45+ years of experience.
DRG
drgtalent.comIndustries
DRi Waterstone
driwaterstonehc.comIndustries
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DSG
dsgco.comIndustries
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EXEC
exec.com.brIndustries
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Fahrenheit Advisors
fahrenheitadvisors.comFerra Executive Search
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Foundation List
foundationlist.orgIndustries
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Future Leadership
futureleadership.com.auGoodCitizen
goodcitizen.comIndustries
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Greenwood Asher & Associates
greenwoodsearch.comIndustries
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Griffith Group
griffithgroup.caIndustries
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Hager Executive Search
hagerexecutivesearch.comHarvey Hohauser & Associates
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Heller Search Associates
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Herd Freed Hartz
herdfreedhartz.comProven track record in real estate and construction. Delivers exceptional candidates for real estate investment, commercial construction, property management.
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Hospitality Confidential
hospitalityconfidential.comIndustries
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Howard & O'Brien
howardobrien.comIndustries
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HRM ASAP
hrmasap.comIndustries
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Hunt Club
huntclub.comIndustries
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InHunt World
inhuntworld.comIndustries
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Interim Executives Academy
interimexecutivesacademy.comIndustries
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InterimExecs
interimexecs.comFocus on providing interim executive services. Connects companies with experienced leaders for temporary CEO and CFO roles.
Isaacson Miller
imsearch.comRecognized for work in higher education executive search. History of successful placements in academic leadership roles.
ISG
isg.comJack Farrell & Associates
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Jack Hammer Executive Search
jhammerglobal.comRecognized in 2022 as Top 5 executive search firm in EdTech recruiting. Built leadership teams for global EdTech and e-learning companies.
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JacksonGrant Executive
jacksongrantexecutive.comIndustries
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JB Hired
jbhired.comIndustries
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JDG Associates
jdgsearch.com100+ years combined experience. Conducted numerous senior executive searches for federal agencies and local governments.
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Johnson Recruitment
johnsonrecruitment.com.auKaye/Bassman
kbic.com20+ years experience, completed 5,000+ searches for mid- to senior-level leadership roles in the construction industry.
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Kaye/Bassman
kbic.comIndustries
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Kaye/Bassman International
kbic.com30+ years experience. Placed top talent in pharmacy leadership positions nationwide. Strategic healthcare leadership searches.
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Kaye/Bassman International
kbic.comIndustries
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KEES Alford Executive Search
kees2success.comIndustries
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Keller Executive Search
kellerexecutivesearch.comLeading executive search firm specializing in various industries and C-suite placements.
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Kester Search
kestersearch.comKester Search Group
kestersearch.comExpertise in dental industry including DSOs and orthodontics. Assists in recruiting top-tier leadership and expanding operations teams.
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Kincannon & Reed
krsearch.comGlobal executive search and leadership development exclusively for food and agriculture industries. Unmatched network.
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Kittleman & Associates
kittlemansearch.comFounded over 60 years ago, first executive search firm dedicated exclusively to nonprofits. Specializes in CEO and Executive Director placements.
KMR Executive Search
kmrsearch.comIndustries
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Kumabe HR
kumabehr.comIndustries
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Lauber Partners
lauber-partners.comIndustries
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Lindauer
lindauerglobal.comLeading retained executive search for nonprofits. Global clientele across education, health, arts, policy, foundation, and charity sectors.
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Lindauer Global
lindauerglobal.comIndustries
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Lordstone Executive Search
lordstonecorp.comM Search
msearchadvisory.comm/Oppenheim
moppenheim.comPositions
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M+B
mbexec.comIndustries
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Maneva Group
manevagroup.comBoutique firm exclusively focused on nonprofit sector. Emphasizes diversity and aggressive outreach. Recruiters have significant leadership experience.
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McCormack+Kristel
mccormackkristel.comEstablished in 1993, national retained executive search firm dedicated to mission-driven organizations. Longstanding commitment to sourcing diverse candidates.
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McDermott + Bull
mbexec.comEnergy + Sustainability Practice specializes in placing leadership that drives transformation. Expertise in renewable energy and oil & gas operations.
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Moran Company
morancompany.comIndustries
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MRI The Boston Group
mri-boston.comIndustries
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N2Growth
n2growth.comIndustries
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Nigel Wright
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Nigel Wright Group
nigelwright.comFocus on COO recruitment. Successfully placed COOs in manufacturing, supply chain, and various industries.
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Nonprofit HR
nonprofithr.comExecutive search firm dedicated exclusively to nonprofit and mission-driven organizations.
Novo Executive Search
novoexec.comIndustries
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Odgers
odgers.comIndustries
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Odgers Berndtson Canada
odgersberndtson.comLeading Canadian executive search and leadership advisory firm.
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Phelps Group
phelpsgroup.caIndustries
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Prologue
prologuerecruit.orgQuest Organization
questorg.comRatliff & Taylor
ratliffandtaylor.comIndustries
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Reaction Search International
reactionsearch.comConnects distinguished families and established family offices with exceptional leadership talent across all major markets.
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Sandler Search
sandlersearch.orgIndustries
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Scion Creative Staffing
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Scion Executive Search
scionexecutivesearch.comIndustries
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Scion Retained Search
scionretainedsearch.comIndustries
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Scion Staffing
scionstaffingsanfrancisco.comIndustries
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Scion Technology
sciontechnical.comIndustries
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SearchWest
searchwest.caIndustries
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SEO Executive Search
seoexecutivesearch.comSheer Velocity
sheervelocity.comIndustries
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Signium
signium.comIndustries
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Slone Partners
slonepartners.comLeading life sciences executive search firm. Thousands of placements across drug discovery, biotech, and pharmaceutical companies.
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Solomon Page
solomonpage.comTop 70 HR/Diversity search firms for 2024. Three decades of experience shaping organizations through consultative and collaborative approach.
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Spano Pratt
spanopratt.comIndustries
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Sparks Group
sparksgroupinc.comIndustries
Spelman Johnson
spelmanandjohnson.comStevenDouglas
stevendouglas.comIndustries
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Stone Executive
stoneexecutive.co.ukIndustries
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Talbott Talent
talbotttalent.comExclusively serves nonprofits. Provides proactive recruitment and long-term commitment including onboarding and ongoing coaching.
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The Alexander Group
thealexandergroup.comThe Caldwell Partners
caldwell.comExecutive search firm with strong presence in Dallas and across North America.
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The Christopher Group
tcgco.comIndustries
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The Hunter Group LLC
huntergroup.comIndustries
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The Moran Company
morancompany.comPartners exclusively with nonprofit organizations to recruit CEOs, Executive Directors, and senior fundraising staff nationwide.
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The Pursell Group
thepursellgroup.comSpecializing in biotechnology executive recruitment focusing on animal health, agricultural biotech, diagnostics, and veterinary medicines.
ThinkingAhead
thinkingahead.comTier One Talent
tieronetalent.comKnown for successful executive searches in the SaaS industry. Experience in confidential CTO placements.
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True
trueplatform.comIndustries
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True Platform
trueplatform.comHardTech Practice launched in 2025. Focus on semiconductors, compute, communications networks, robotics, drones, VR/XR. 50+ placements, 20+ CEOs.
WittKieffer
wittkieffer.comExecutive search firm focused exclusively on healthcare, education and not-for-profit sectors.
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Y Scouts
yscouts.comPurpose-driven executive search, ensuring CHRO candidates align deeply with company's mission, vision, values, and culture.