Executive Search Firm for Nonprofits
The Moran Company is an executive search firm that specializes in partnering only with nonprofit organizations and associations to recruit top talent for key leadership and fundraising positions nationwide.
We use our deep networks to lead searches for nonprofit Executive Directors, Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), Vice Presidents, Chief Operating Officers (COOs), Chief Advancement Officers, Development Directors and more.
And that’s all we do. Our recruiters have actually served as successful nonprofit leaders. Let us put our expertise to work for you.
Contact us for a free consultation about your hiring needs. We can help you find top nonprofit talent. We guarantee it.
FREE 1/2 Hour Consultation
Contact us for a FREE 30-minute consultation about your nonprofit’s hiring needs.
Our Team
It Takes One to Know One
Our recruiters have actually served as nonprofit CEOs and fundraisers. Let us put our expertise to work for you.
Our Search Process
Our typical search process takes 12-14 weeks. We tailor our recruitment efforts to meet your needs. Below is a description of the main phases of our nonprofit executive search process.
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Phase 1: Orientation & Assessment
The first 3 weeks include our team’s orientation, organizational assessment, stakeholder survey, and completed position profile.
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Phase 2: Recruiting & Outreach
The middle 6 weeks consist of customized recruiting strategies including advertising and personal outreach plus our team’s initial screening of candidates.
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Phase 3: Candidate Due Diligence
The final 3 weeks of our search process include semi-final and final interviews, background checks, and negotiations.
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Phase 4: Leadership Transition Support
We specialize in smooth leadership transitions and can provide value-added advice and onboarding consultation post-hire.
Our Expertise
Our Nonprofit Clients
"The Moran Company helped us secure a new CEO. Their services guiding the board through the hiring process were invaluable."
Glynis Wray, Board Vice Chair,
O.C.E.A.N., Inc. Community Action Partnership
Toms River, New Jersey
"We Find Great Nonprofit Leaders"
Partnering with nonprofit organizations, foundations and associations nationwide:
ASAE
AFP
SHRM
NNSC
Our Resources & Articles
Finding a COO Who Can Operationalize Your Mission
One of the key tenets of a sustainable nonprofit organization is its ability to operate efficiently and effectively despite uncertain times and conditions. Adding a Chief Operating Officer can be key to a nonprofit’s success. While the CEO or Executive Director acts as the face of the organization, focusing on the external mission/vision and fundraising,…
Why Our Executive Search Model Works for Nonprofits: The Insider’s Advantage
Search consultants from The Moran Company share an important quality: we have all done the job as nonprofit executives. We know the work of the positions we are helping organizations fill, and often we are matched with clients whose missions parallel our own professional fields. This firsthand experience allows our nonprofit executive search firm to…
How to Create an RFP for a Nonprofit Executive Search Firm
When making an important investment like hiring an executive search firm, some nonprofits will initiate the process by issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP). A well-crafted RFP is an essential tool for helping nonprofit boards compare firms fairly and communicate expectations clearly. Below are the key elements to include in the RFP in order to…