Executive Search for Nonprofit Leaders
JANE Executive Search specializes in placing mission-driven leaders at the helm of nonprofit organizations. From grassroots startups to national foundations, we’ve helped boards and leadership teams identify the talent required to advance bold visions, steward resources, and deepen impact.
We understand that nonprofit leadership is about more than just operational excellence—it’s about authenticity, values alignment, stakeholder trust, and long-term sustainability. We’re here to help you identify leaders who can do more than manage your organization—they can carry it forward.
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Explore our methodology, past placements, and approach to executive search in the nonprofit sector.
📄 Download PDF“JANE, in working with our Search Committee, put together an extensive and thoughtful process in selecting The Fund’s leader.”
~ Judi Bell, Former Board Chair, The Fund for Women & Girls
Why nonprofit executive search is different:
- Mission Alignment: Nonprofits operate in values-rich environments, often requiring leaders with deep commitment to the cause.
- Complex Stakeholder Ecosystems: Boards, funders, staff, and community voices all play a role in hiring—making alignment and process design essential.
- Capacity Building: Nonprofit leaders must strengthen organizational capacity by aligning strategic vision with resource development, team growth, and operational resilience—often within constrained budgets and high-impact expectations.
Our Approach
At JANE, we collaborate with boards and nonprofit executives to define leadership needs, clarify success profiles, and conduct comprehensive searches that center on both competence and character.
We are especially skilled at:
- Engaging board and staff stakeholders in a thoughtful, inclusive hiring process
- Designing transparent, structured processes that ensure fairness and confidence in decision-making
- Sourcing candidates who bring both the experience and values to lead mission-first organizations
Learn more about our Executive Search Process.
Positions We’ve Filled
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• Executive Director • Chief Development Officer (CDO) • Chief Executive Officer (CEO) • Chief Operations Officer (COO) • Chief Financial Officer (CFO) • Chief Information Officer (CIO) • Chief Technology Officer (CTO) |
• Executive Director • Director of Development • Vice Presidents • Directors • Head of Finance & Strategy • Head of People & Culture • Head of Strategic Projects |
