A Boutique Nonprofit Search Firm That Recruits Impactful Leaders
Maneva Group is a dedicated nonprofit search firm that places executives who align with your mission, your culture, and your long term goals.
Specialists in Nonprofit Executive Search
Aggressive Outreach to Those Who Won't Apply
Strong, Diverse Candidate Pools
Deep Discovery to Ensure Fit
97%
of all US executives in our AI-Driven Database
300+
Organizations served by our team
100%
Success Rate in Executive Searches
How Our Nonprofit Executive Search Process Works For You
Unlike large corporate recruiting firms, we build every nonprofit executive search from the ground up around your organization's specific mission, culture, and leadership needs. Every candidate we present has been evaluated not just on credentials but on their ability to lead within the unique constraints and opportunities of the nonprofit sector.
Every Search Built Around Your Nonprofit's Specific Needs
Diverse Executive Candidate Pools in Every Search
A Structured Process That Keeps Your Board Aligned
Why Nonprofits Choose Maneva Group for Executive Search
We Carry Real Weight
Every search is led by experienced executive recruiters for nonprofits who have placed hundreds of nonprofit leaders. We manage the entire process from sourcing to final placement so your board and leadership team can stay focused on running the organization.
Headhunters That Go Beyond
Our nonprofit headhunters conduct direct outreach through national nonprofit networks and AI-driven databases.. We surface candidates who are not actively looking but are the right fit for your organization and your mission.
Diversity and Equity in Action
DEI is not a tagline for us. We intentionally build diverse candidate pools because the best person for your nonprofit deserves to be in the room. Every search is built around finding a leader who will have a real and lasting impact on your organization, not just fill a seat.
Executive Recruiters for Nonprofits Who Have Led Organizations Themselves
Every partner at Maneva Group has personally led organizations of 200 or more people. That firsthand experience means we evaluate candidates the way a board member would, not the way a staffing coordinator would.
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Why Organizations Choose Maneva
We carry real weight
From crafting the role to closing the offer, our senior recruiters lead every part of the process—so you can focus on your day job without settling for less.
Relentless Talent Outreach
We don’t post and pray. We actively headhunt through our headhunt through our expansive network, AI, and national partnerships to bring you exceptional candidates.
Diversity and Equity in Action
DEI isn't a checkbox or quota for us. We curate strong, diverse candidate pools and reduce interviewer bias so you confidently select the best leader.
Recruiters with Executive Experience
All of our Partners have experience running 200+ person organizations themselves prior to joining Maneva, providing them a unique insight into building successful teams.
Our Step by Step Nonprofit Executive Search Process
Whether you are replacing a founder, expanding your executive team, or hiring your first C suite leader, the stakes are high. Our nonprofit executive search process is structured to move fast, reduce board friction, and deliver a shortlist of candidates your organization can build around for years.
Mission-Driven Discovery
We start by learning your organization inside out. Through structured conversations with your board and leadership team, we define the executive profile that reflects where your nonprofit is today and where it needs to go.
Community-Aligned Sourcing
Our nonprofit headhunters build a direct outreach strategy using our executive database, diversity focused networks, and AI powered campaigns. We go after the candidates who are right for your organization, not the ones who happen to be available.
Inclusive Interview Design
We design the interview process to reduce bias and create clarity across your hiring team. Our executive recruiters for nonprofits provide customized interview guides, scoring frameworks, and board alignment sessions so every decision is grounded in the same criteria.
Values-Based Selection
We present only the strongest mission aligned finalists and stay involved through offer negotiations and onboarding. The search and process is over when the new executive is set up for long term success, not just when they are selected.
Case Study: A “Unicorn” Leader
Strategic, specialized leadership for a mission rooted in research, education, and conservation.
Elling Eide Center – CEO Search
The Elling Eide Center needed a uniquely qualified leader: a respected scholar in premodern Asian Studies, with botanical expertise for its nature preserve, and willing to relocate to Sarasota, FL. Maneva sourced, screened, and secured their “unicorn” hire in under 3 months. The new CEO is now leading the Center into its next phase of global academic growth.
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Months to Hire
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Board Alignment on Final Hire
Trusted by 300+ Mission-Driven Nonprofits Nationwide
"One of the benefits of working with your team is responsiveness, we were able to move very quickly from drafting the position thru the process, even through the holidays. All candidates were fantastic!"
Kristi Brangle
VP of People & Culture
"The process was very, very thorough. You did a great job with the pre-screening process which made the whole interview process so much easier. Your follow up and preparing us for each interview was very helpful."
Jacquie Holmes
President
"It was one of the best experiences that I've had and I have worked with extensive number of search firms. We had an aggressive timeline and you guys nailed it. We ended up finding a candidate that will elevate the organization on an international level."
Ron Hamilton
HR Consultant
"It was a perfect search... and you did it in 45 days! It was incredible. I found your process refreshing, rewarding and you moved quickly. It was a flawless search."
Nancy Hemmenway
HR Consultant
"We are currently re-inventing our team, and you have been an invaluable partner in rebuilding our
leadership. Being a CPA yourself really helped get that next level of candidates for us."
Stacy Martin
Chief Executive Officer
"You put together amazing candidates. We met a lot of larger firms...but the size of your firm quickly became a bonus because we worked with the A-team. We got candidates within weeks and finished the process in two months. We found a candidate we love and are excited for the new CEO to get started."
Sean Vassilaros
Chairman of the Board
"You have our deepest appreciation for conducting a process that was at every step professional, thoughtful, and enjoyable. We are lucky to have the candidate on the team and ever grateful for your role in the process. It was a tremendous pleasure to work with you and I hope we have the opportunity to partner on a search again soon."
Satchel Kaplan- Allen
Chief of Staff
"I am so impressed with the efficiency, professionalism, and expertise that you showed every step of the way. The timeline was incredible, and you were exactly what we needed after a poor experience with a prior firm. Our entire experience has been absolutely stellar."
Kymberly Garrett
Chief People & Diversity Officer
"[Both final candidates] are exceptional, and I believe either of them would do an outstanding job. I have not seen your level of care and expertise in my entire career."
Lynn McNair
President
"I cannot recommend Sneha highly enough. I had worked with a range of search consultants, including much larger firms...I really prefer someone who has a smaller client roster and who can really give me personalized, devoted attention."
Jessica Love
Sr. Managing Director
"You were a fabulous partner...I appreciated the professionalism, the grace with which you conducted the search and partnered with us. The stewarding of the whole process was thorough, meticulous... You made it quite seamless. I was fully and completely supported."
Dana Lanza
Chief Executive Officer
"Our search concluded with the 'unicorn' candidate! He is going to be fantastic. We could never have found him without your firm."
Cynthia Chennault
Board Chair
Strategic Hiring for Mission-Driven Growth
At Maneva Group, we understand that nonprofit hiring isn't just about filling a role—it’s about amplifying your mission through the right leadership. From Executive Directors to CFOs, our team helps you attract values-aligned leaders who can unlock new funding, build strong teams, and scale your impact.
Our approach is tailored for the unique dynamics of the nonprofit world: complex stakeholders, constrained budgets, and a deep need for cultural alignment. That’s why our process centers around equity, clarity, and long-term vision—so you hire not just for today, but for the future.
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Ready to Hire Exceptional Leadership?
Find the right executive—faster, smarter, and with less stress. Our high-touch, mission-aligned search process delivers top-tier leaders in just 3 months on average. Let’s talk about how we can support your next great hire.
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Ready to Hire Exceptional Leadership?
Find the right executive—faster, smarter, and with less stress. Our high-touch, mission-aligned search process delivers top-tier leaders in just 3 months on average. Let’s talk about how we can support your next great hire.
Tell Us About Your Hiring Needs
Learn How Our Process Works
Get a Clear Path Forward