Executive Search
The right person in the right position makes all the difference.
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Our Approach
Change is inevitable.
When nonprofit organizations experience leadership transitions, many lack the time or resources to maintain stability and resilience. Our Executive Search Firm offers expert support in executive search, placement of experienced interim leaders, succession planning, and on-boarding.
We have provided successful full-cycle executive and management recruiting on a retained basis for nonprofit organizations and corporate foundations for over a decade.
Who We Look For
We have placed hunreds of leaders in the following positions:
Executive & C-Suite
- Executive Director/ Chief Executive Officer
- Associate Director/ Chief Operating Officer
- Chief Programs Officer
- Chief Development Officer/ Chief Philanthropy Officer
- Chief Human Resources Officer/ Chief Administrative Officer
- Chief Financial Officer
- Chief Information Officer
- Chief Strategy Officer
- Chief Advancement Officer
- Chief Communications Officer
Mid-Senior Management
- Director Administration/ Operations
- Director- Human Resources
- Director- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Director- IT services
- Director- Programs
- Director- Development (Fundraising, Major Gifts, Annual/ Institutional or Planned Giving, Capital Campaign)
- Director- Membership/ Volunteering
- Director of Finance and Administration
- Controller
praise for our executive search services
Testimonials
Many thanks to CVNL’s executive search team for working with us constructively at all times, even through hiccups like switching up our search committee head on her midstream. The background work and advice Susan offered was instrumental to a successful outcome.
CEO Search For Greater Fallones AssociationJeff Loomans, Board President
We had a great experience working with CVNL. They took the time to get to know our agency, and the specific program we were hiring for. We knew we had a challenging position to hire for, and I felt reassured that CVNL would stick with us through the full process. The communication with the CVNL team was easy and consistent and trusted. With their expertise about candidates and the search process, we ultimately found someone we are very happy with. We would absolutely use CVNL again, and would recommend them for any agency who is searching
School Principal Search for Edgewood Center for Children and Families (NPS)Justine Underhill, Chief Program Officer
CVNL recruited me to make a move to the Bay Area from a career in NYC. CVNL helped me to realize my non-profit experience would be valued in an important non-profit. Through personal service unlike anything I have experienced in my career, I am now fortunate to call the Bay Area home.
CFO Search for The Marine Mammal CenterMarvin Suchoff, CFO (Placement)
I was thrilled to be working with CVNL as a partner for my next move. I got the job of my dreams and am so glad to have been supported throughout the entire process.
CEO Search for Community Action MarinChandra Alexander, CEO (Placement)
Meet Our Team
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