About Diane
Diane Carlyle has nearly 20 years of experience guiding nonprofits through leadership transitions and building high-performing executive teams. She specializes in CEO and senior leadership searches for cultural institutions nationwide and nonprofits across New York City.
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Before launching Diane Carlyle Executive Search, she spent over 15 years as a core member of Spencer Stuart’s Education and Social Impact practice --------------arch firm dedicated to NYC nonprofits. Her background as an educator and fundraiser gives her a grounded perspective on the sector's needs.
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Today, Diane combines strategic expertise with a personalized, mission-aligned approach—helping nonprofits find the right leaders for long-term success.
We come with experience
“Nearly 20 years in nonprofit search has taught me that there’s no single formula for success. Best practices are important, but they need to be incorporated into an approach tailored specifically to your organization’s needs and culture.”
“After almost 20 years of doing this work, I know that each organization and each search is different. While there are best practices, there is no one-size-fits-all approach, and I work with you to design a right-sized approach”
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