Nonprofit Executive Search

When an executive director or senior leader leaves, the search that follows can shape your organization for years. TPSG runs discreet, thorough executive searches for nonprofits from our base in New York, for organizations across the country. Every search we have ever run has been for a mission-driven organization.

Leadership roles we recruit for

• Executive directors, presidents, and CEOs
• Chief financial officers, chief operating officers, and other C-suite roles
• Vice presidents and directors of development, programs, and operations
• Founding executives for new organizations and initiatives

You can see examples among our current searches.

How an executive search works with TPSG

We start by listening: your culture, your mission, your board dynamics, and what went wrong with the last hire, if anything. Then we go find candidates through active, targeted outreach across a network built over 20 years. The strongest senior candidates are usually in good roles already and are not browsing job boards.

You see a curated shortlist, not a pile of resumes, and every candidate comes with our full assessment of fit, strengths, and anything to watch for. We manage the offer, help with the transition, and stay in touch after your new leader starts.

How long a nonprofit executive search takes

A good search for a senior role typically takes 60 to 120 days. Many organizations bring in an interim professional to keep the function steady while the permanent search runs.

Why a nonprofit-only search firm

Board governance, restricted budgets, Form 990 salary visibility, and the tension between mission and operations are everyday territory for us. We also protect your organization’s reputation with a confidential process, which matters when a leadership transition hasn’t been announced to staff or donors.

Further reading

What Nonprofit Boards Get Wrong About Executive Hiring
The Nonprofit Compensation Gap Is Real — Here’s What to Do About It