Nonprofit Executive Search for C-Suite & Senior Leadership
Helping nonprofits recruit senior leaders aligned with mission and impact.
Recruiting a C-suite executive is a defining moment for any mission-driven organization. The right leader can accelerate your mission, strengthen your team, and increase your organization’s impact. We partner with nonprofits to recruit top C-suite executives, including Chief Development Officers, Chief Financial Officers, as well as senior communications and advancement leaders who can drive results and strengthen your leadership team.
Through a thoughtful, thorough search process grounded in deep sector expertise, we translate your priorities into a compelling opportunity that attracts proven, inspiring leaders. Our clients value our ability to identify executives who not only lead with clarity and purpose, but also build high-performing teams that carry the vision forward.
How can we help you?
Since 1978, Development Guild has partnered with nonprofit organizations nationwide to achieve their most ambitious goals. Whether you need new talent, fundraising or campaign solutions, or strategic counsel, we can help.
Provide us with some context, and we will connect you with the right consultant.
Meet Our C-Suite Placements
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Rebecca Mantey
Dress for Success welcomes Rebecca Mantey as Chief Development Officer
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UMass Amherst
The University of Massachusetts completes a critical executive search, placing Arwen Staros Duffy as its new Vice Chancellor for Advancement
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Mary Murtala
Crazy Horse Memorial welcomes Mary Murtala as Chief Development Officer
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St. John’s Preparatory School
Partnering with Development Guild, St. John’s Prep built out several positions on their advancement team
Working with Development Guild felt like a partnership, and we were impressed with Development Guild’s ability to adapt and keep the search on track. We are grateful for the team’s accountability, timely and transparent communication and ability to represent St. Louis Children’s Hospital with some of the best academic medical fundraising professionals throughout North America. We are very pleased with the outcome of the search for the new leader for our ambitious development program.
— Joan Magruder, Former President
Development Guild was a trustworthy and supportive partner in our recruitment of a new Chief Development Officer. Because they took the time to understand our mission and organization, and were committed to efficiency and clear communication, we always felt confident in the search process. We knew we were in good hands. Thanks to their partnership, we have welcomed a talented fundraising leader to our organization.
— Phil Duffy, President
We hired Development Guild for the first time to conduct our search for a Vice President for Advancement. We had done a number of senior development searches over the years, and the pool of candidates Development Guild presented was, by far, the best we had ever seen. Any of the three finalists could have been an excellent hire.
— Stephen Hannabury, Former Executive Vice President
Partnering with Development Guild on our search for a Vice President of Advancement & External Affairs was a wonderful experience. Their team was smart, incredibly focused, and a joy to work with. They played a critical role in helping us structure the position, and they truly understood the kind of candidates that would succeed here. Their insights were invaluable. We felt prepared and supported from beginning to end.
— Liz Vizza, President
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How can we help you?
Since 1978, Development Guild has partnered with nonprofit organizations nationwide to achieve their most ambitious goals. Whether you need new talent, fundraising or campaign solutions, or strategic counsel, we can help.
Provide us with some context, and we will connect you with the right consultant.
Ask your own
BIG Question
HOW IT WORKS:
1 - We’ll meet with you and plan
how and when to ask your BIG
Question.
2 - We’ll bring your community
together! We start with a live
event.
3 - We’ll review the results with
you and discover key takeaways,
teach you how to analyze, and
how review the results yourself.