Search for Good
Nonprofit Executive Search
Helping Great Organizations Find Great People

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Executive Search
We Believe That The Greatest Predictor Of Success Is Effective Leadership.

How We Work

The Needs Assessment

BECAUSE EVERY NONPROFIT HAS A UNIQUE DNA

We take the time to understand your mission, history, present reality, vision, and aspirations. We want to know about your board of directors, staff leadership, and team. These elements define your organizational culture. Finding the person who will thrive in your unique culture is essential.

The Talent Pool

BECAUSE LUCK IS NOT A STRATEGY

We understand that often the best person for the job already has a job. So in addition to a proven broad national search methodology, we tap our vast network of friends and colleagues. We figure out where the most talented people are hiding and relentlessly recruit them.

The Vetting Process

MAKING THE RIGHT DECISION

We interview each candidate thoroughly. We review their background before we advance them — saving you hours of time and effort. Because sound decisions are often made by combinations of board members, staff leadership, and staff we patiently choreograph a scored interview process so your team can reach an informed consensus. We conduct a thorough background and reference check on final candidates.

The Negotiation and Offer

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

Setting the candidate up for success starts with a smart offer. We listen closely to both parties. We help negotiate an employment agreement that works for everyone.

The Impact

OUR GUARANTEE

We don’t just disappear after the candidate starts the job. We recommend specific onboarding strategies. We check in with you at 30 days and 90 days to offer advice on employment transitions. We guarantee all new hires for one year.

  • The Children's Law Center is extremely grateful to Growth for Good and Search for Good. They provided exceptional change management advice and guidance. With their skillful assistance, we recruited an expert interim executive director and then a remarkable new executive director. We are now confidently poised for significant growth and development under new leadership. I would highly recommend Growth for Good and Search for Good to any non-profit organization seeking a change in leadership.

    Laurie J. McPherson; Board President, Children's Law Center

  • We have worked with Katherine and Elyse over several years -- they are trusted advisors, excellent recruiters, and smart strategists. Partnership with Children has benefited greatly from their wise counsel and their friendship.

    Margaret Crotty, ED, Partnership with Children - https://partnershipwithchildren.org/

  • Elyse did more than offer candidates for our search; she took the time to truly understand what I was looking for and what our organization needed in order to reach its goals. She does her research and has a vast network! This valuable service allowed me to spend quality time focusing on whether the candidate was the right fit.

    Jamie Dyce, Executive Director, Pajama Project

  • Katherine DeFoyd helped Crutches 4 Kids find an excellent executive director and helped set a strategy for progress and growth. She continues to be a very valued advisor.

    Kenneth Shubin Stein, MD CFA, Board Chairman, Crutches 4 Kids

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Send Us Your Search Requirements

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    No search too small

    We work with organizations of all sizes. From grassroots to national and international organizations, we know how to recruit the best people for the job.