Executive Search

Leadership transitions facilitated with clarity, care, and purpose.

Executive transitions are pivotal moments in a nonprofit’s life. NTC partners closely with boards and search committees to ensure each search is thoughtful, inclusive, and aligned with your organization’s culture. Together, we’ll define what great leadership looks like and find the person who can bring your mission to life.

At NTC, we believe a successful executive search goes far beyond filling a vacancy — it’s about finding the right leader to advance your mission, strengthen your culture, and guide your organization’s future.

Our proven three-phase approach is based on the model developed by Gary Romano in Lean Recruitment: Finding Better Talent Faster. We partner with boards and search committees to create a process that reflects your organization’s values and engages your stakeholders every step of the way.

DEFINE – Establishing the Foundation

Every successful search begins with clarity. We start by working with your board and key stakeholders to understand your goals, culture, and leadership needs. Together, we create:
Position Announcement that describes the ideal leader for your organization’s next chapter
Candidate Scorecard to ensure fair and consistent evaluation
Search Process and Timeline outlining roles, milestones, and communication protocols
A Communications Plan to engage staff, board, and partners appropriately throughout the process
This phase ensures the search begins with a shared understanding of what success looks like — and how we’ll get there.
DISCOVER – Sourcing and Screening Talent

With the foundation in place, NTC leads a thorough and inclusive discovery process to identify, recruit, and assess a diverse pool of qualified candidates.
We guide your search committee through:
Crafting and implementing outreach and recruitment strategies
Conducting structured, equitable interviews using a customized Interview Guide
Presenting a Shortlist of Finalists with summarized assessments
Managing reference checks, academic verification, and social media scans
Our focus is on both the experience and the alignment — ensuring each finalist is evaluated not only on what they’ve done, but on how they’ll fit and lead within your organization.
DECIDE – Selecting and Supporting the New Leader

In the final phase, we support your board through the decision-making and transition process to ensure a strong start for your new executive.
We facilitate finalist interviews, help build consensus, and assist in negotiating the offer. Just as importantly, we help you plan for a smooth transition and onboarding, setting your new leader — and your organization — up for long-term success.