Services For Nonprofits

Nonprofit CEO / Executive Director Search

Finding the right leader is one of the most consequential decisions a nonprofit board will ever make. It is also one of the most complex, and the stakes for getting it wrong are high.

A successful executive search is not just about filling a vacancy. It’s about understanding who your organization is, where it’s going, and what kind of leadership it needs to get there. It’s about running a process that is equitable, transparent, and worthy of the candidates you hope to attract. And it’s about preparing your board and organization for the transition itself — not just the hire.

I bring deep knowledge of the nonprofit sector and a values-driven, trauma-informed approach to executive search. Whether your board needs a partner to manage the full search or an experienced advisor to guide their own process, I meet you where you are. While this work centers on nonprofit boards, the same approach applies to associations and other social-impact organizations conducting an executive search.

Full Search Management

For boards seeking full-service search support, I manage the process from start to finish in a comprehensive and collaborative way.
  • Organizational readiness assessment and leadership profile development
  • Job description writing and posting strategy
  • Proactive candidate outreach and recruitment, with intentional focus on equity and diversity
  • Application screening and candidate vetting
  • Interview design, facilitation, and structured evaluation
  • Board support and coaching through deliberation and selection
  • Offer negotiation guidance and onboarding preparation
  • Onboarding preparation
  • Trauma-informed insights on leadership skills and characteristics

Board Advisory & Coaching

For boards leading their own search who want experienced guidance, I provide:
  • Search process design and planning
  • Leadership profile and job description review
  • Equitable, inclusive, and trauma-informed audit of serch materials and practices
  • Board coaching on candidate evaluation, bias awareness, and decision-making
  • Consultation at any stage where an outside perspective would strengthen the search

Leadership transitions, done well, strengthen organizations. Done poorly, they set them back, sometimes for years. My approach ensures your search is thorough, equitable, and grounded in the mission and values that define who you serve and how.

Best for:

Nonprofit and association boards navigating planned or unplanned executive transitions, including retirement, resignation, interim leadership situations, or first-time CEO/ED hires.