An Association Search Firm That Drives Results
Associations need executives who can lead a board, serve a membership, and drive a mission forward at the same time. Maneva places leaders who know how to do all three.
Deep Understanding of Association Governance and Member Engagement
Find Leaders Who Diversify Revenues
Niche Talent Network Across Trade and Professional Associations
Faster, More Targeted Searches
97%
of U.S. executives in our extensive database
300+
Organizations served by our team
100%
Success Rate in Executive Searches
Association Leadership Demands More Than a Strong Resume
Associations need executives with governance experience, member engagement instincts, and policy fluency. Maneva recruits to that standard. We deliver candidates who understand how member-driven organizations work and what it takes to lead one well.
Deep experience in association leadership recruitment
Focused on stakeholder alignment and continuity
Designed for boards, search committees, and executive transitions
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Why Organizations Choose Maneva
We Carry Real Weight
A senior recruiter leads your search from role definition to final offer. Your board stays focused on the decision. We handle everything else.
Relentless Talent Outreach
Maneva headhunts through a national network, AI-powered sourcing, and association sector partnerships. We bring you executives who are performing at the highest level and not circulating their resumes.
Diversity and Equity in Action
Over 85% of Maneva placements in the past three years have been women or people of color. That result comes from how we source, not from language in a pitch deck.
Driven by Purpose
Maneva reinvests 10% of profits into community initiatives including Maneva Youth and Maneva Earth. We are a mission-driven firm placing leaders in mission-driven organizations.
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.
A Search Process Built for Member-Focused Organizations
We help associations hire executives who represent their members, align their stakeholders, and lead with clarity. Every step is built around the specific dynamics of association governance.
Understand Your Membership & Mission
We map your governance model, membership structure, and leadership requirements with your board and search committee before sourcing begins.
Source Trusted, Mission-Aligned Leaders
We tap our network of 50,000 nonprofit and association leaders to build a diverse, qualified candidate pool aligned with your goals.
Align Stakeholders & Simplify Decision-Making
We design structured evaluation frameworks for boards and committees so every voice is heard and decisions move forward without stalling.
Finalist Vetting & Offer Support
From reference checks to offer negotiation, Maneva closes the hire so your next executive steps in prepared and aligned.
Case Study: Operational Excellence, Mission Alignment
See how we helped a visionary association scale strategy through trusted leadership.
Windward Fund – Inaugural President
As a national association at the forefront of progressive impact investing, Confluence Philanthropy needed a second-in-command who could translate vision into execution—someone with the operational rigor to strengthen internal infrastructure while deeply aligning with their values.
In just under 3 months, we recruited a seasoned nonprofit executive who brought structure, team leadership, and strategic insight. Today, she works side-by-side with the Founder, driving clarity across departments and ensuring that Confluence continues to lead the field with both heart and discipline.
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Founder-Endorsed Mission Fit
Trusted by 200+ Mission-Driven Organizations 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
Association Executives Who Earn Member Trust on Day One
Trade and professional associations need need leaders who drive membership, diversify revenues, and maximize value provided through programs. Maneva has placed association executives across national and regional organizations in multiple industries. Every finalist is evaluated for governance fluency, member engagement instinct, and the strategic clarity that sustains long-term organizational health.
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Maneva is a dedicated association executive search firm placing leaders who earn member trust and drive organizational growth. Senior recruiters run every search personally. Average placement closes in 3 months.
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