Search Advisory
Expert guidance for your Search Committee as you need it.
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For organizations leading their own process, we provide experienced counsel to the Search Committee every step of the way. From shaping the search strategy to advising on interviews, references, and final decisions, we ensure the process is thorough, thoughtful, and aligned with best practices.
Every nonprofit's situation is unique,
and so is our approach to supporting you. Whether you need comprehensive search management, quick momentum on a time-sensitive role, strategic insights about the talent landscape, or expert guidance for your process, we'll work with you to determine the process that best suits your goals, timeline, and budget.
Search
A hands-on partnership to guide your search from first conversation to signed offer.
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Our most comprehensive partnership. We work closely with your stakeholders to understand your needs, craft a compelling position specification, conduct thorough research and candidate development, and guide your Search Committee through every stage. From initial outreach through final negotiations, we handle the process so you can focus on selecting the right leader with confidence.
Talent Sprint
A focused process that builds momentum and delivers top candidates fast.
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A focused, time-bound search designed to surface top talent quickly. Through targeted research and active outreach, we deliver a strong pool of qualified candidates, giving your team the momentum to move forward without delay.
Talent Mapping
Insight into the leadership landscape to inform today's search and tomorrow's strategy.
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Gain clarity on the leadership landscape with our comprehensive talent mapping service. We provide detailed insights into key leaders and emerging talent across your peer and aspirational organizations, helping inform both your current search and future pipeline strategy.
We come with experience
Custom Approach
Don't see exactly what you need?
We're happy to work with you to design an approach that fits your specific situation. As long as we believe the process will have integrity and support a successful outcome—for both the search and the eventual placement—we'll find a way to help.
“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”
Executive Search
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