Executive hiring isn't about posting a job and collecting resumes — it's about identifying transformational leadership. We take the pressure off your team by leading a strategic, hands-on search that surfaces aligned, high-impact candidates who can drive your mission forward.
Only Seasoned Recruiters. No Junior Staff.
Diverse Talent, Proactively Sourced
Curated Interview Process for Best Candidate
U.S. executives in our extensive database
Organizations served by our team
Success Rate in Executive Searches
Most teams are stretched thin. We take the reins, cutting time-to-hire in half while pouring through thousands of potential candidates to ensure you get the best hire.
Referrals and job boards don’t deliver diversity. Our process builds strong, inclusive candidate pools that reflect your values.
Posting and hoping won't get you transformational leaders. We use cutting-edge technology and a relentless spirit to headhunt top 1% talent.
Conflicting voices stall progress. Our structured, data-backed process aligns your team around the right hire.
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.
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.
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.
All of our Partners have experience running 200+ person organizations themselves prior to joining Maneva, providing them a unique insight into building successful teams.
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.
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.
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.
All of our Partners have experience running 200+ person organizations themselves prior to joining Maneva, providing them a unique insight into building successful teams.
We don’t just fill roles—we help organizations find leaders who move missions forward. Our high-touch, data-informed approach delivers standout talent faster, with an unwavering commitment to equity, precision, and results.
Our average placement timeline is 3 months—half the industry average—with leaders who stay and scale.
You’ll work directly with seasoned experts, not entry-level staff, every step of the way.
We go beyond job boards to find aligned, top-performing leaders who aren’t actively looking.
Every search is designed to build a strong, diverse candidate pool and eliminate bias in hiring.
We don’t just source talent—we guide your team through every stage of the process with clarity and confidence.
Backed by our satisfaction and replacement guarantees, so you can hire with peace of mind.
See how we helped a grassroots nonprofit find the right leader to carry their mission forward.
Replacing a founder is never easy—especially when the role demands more than just experience. This Chicago-based youth empowerment nonprofit needed a “unicorn”: someone from the North Lawndale community with deep credibility and a passion for building safe futures for young people.
In just 2.5 months, we placed a transformational Executive Director who hit the ground running—revamping operations, energizing fundraising, and embodying the heart of the mission.
Tom Hulsebosch, the Board Chair, said "We are mindful of every dollar and wondered if we could afford to hire Maneva. But now that we're done, we couldn't really afford not to. You posed key questions to our board and founders, forcing the right conversations. And we had a great selection of A-list candidates. You were invaluable."
Our trusted process delivers the right leader—faster, smarter, and with total confidence.
We begin by listening deeply. Through strategic conversations with your board and leadership, we define the role, the organizational culture, and the traits of your ideal leader—ensuring total clarity and alignment from the start.
We don’t wait for resumes. Using our expansive network of mission-aligned leaders, cutting edge AI-powered campaigns, focused national partnerships, and targeted headhunting, we proactively recruit a strong, diverse slate of candidates with the skills-and values-you need.
Your time matters. We design the entire interview experience—from curated questions to our bias-reducing scorecard system—so your team can evaluate effectively and move forward with clarity and confidence.
We personally screen and interview top candidates, presenting only the most aligned and high-potential individuals. From final interviews to reference checks and offer negotiation, we guide you every step of the way.
"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
At Maneva Group, we help mission-driven organizations overcome the most common barriers to hiring transformational leaders.
Many teams try to manage executive hiring internally—but without dedicated recruiting expertise, searches often stall or miss the mark. We bring the structure, speed, and strategy needed to identify the right leader, fast.
The cost of a vacant executive seat—lost revenue, stalled momentum, and team burnout—often outweighs the investment in a strategic search partner. We move quickly to reduce vacancy time and deliver leaders who drive real ROI.
Hiring for values alignment isn’t optional—it’s essential. We specialize in placing leaders who don’t just bring credentials, but deep passion and commitment to your cause, culture, and long-term vision.
At Maneva Group, we help mission-driven organizations overcome the most common barriers to hiring transformational leaders.
Many teams try to manage executive hiring internally—but without dedicated recruiting expertise, searches often stall or miss the mark. We bring the structure, speed, and strategy needed to identify the right leader, fast.
The cost of a vacant executive seat—lost revenue, stalled momentum, and team burnout—often outweighs the investment in a strategic search partner. We move quickly to reduce vacancy time and deliver leaders who drive real ROI.
Hiring for values alignment isn’t optional—it’s essential. We specialize in placing leaders who don’t just bring credentials, but deep passion and commitment to your cause, culture, and long-term vision.
Join Maneva’s curated talent network to access executive roles at mission-driven organizations. We connect purpose-driven leaders like you with opportunities where your skills, values, and vision can truly make a difference.
Nonprofit executive search is a specialized recruitment process that helps mission-driven organizations find top leadership talent. At Maneva Group, we handle everything—from defining the role and sourcing candidates to leading the interview process and negotiating the final offer.
Our average time-to-hire for nonprofit executives is just 3 months, compared to the 5–6 month industry average. We use aggressive outreach strategies and structured hiring systems to accelerate the process without compromising on quality.
We specialize in hiring C-suite and senior leaders for mission-driven organizations, including Executive Director, CEO, COO, CFO, Chief of Staff, and Director of Development roles across nonprofits, foundations, B Corps, and associations.
Absolutely! We are a full-service executive search firm. We handle everything—from crafting compelling job descriptions to sourcing, screening, and structuring interviews. We even assist with final offer negotiations, ensuring a seamless hiring process from start to finish.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are built into our search process. We proactively engage diverse talent networks, use unbiased scorecard systems, and have a proven track record—85% of our placements in the last 3 years identify as women or people of color.
Unlike traditional executive search firms, we are a mission-driven search partner that works exclusively with nonprofits and social impact organizations. We have a seasoned recruiting team where every member has hired over 100 leaders. And our own Partners all have extensive experience running their own teams and organizations, giving them a unique insight into building successful teams.
Yes—Maneva Group is a national nonprofit executive search firm. We serve mission-driven clients across the United States, providing retained search services for organizations of all sizes and sectors.
Our recruiters use proprietary tools, a 50,000+ leader database, and targeted headhunting strategies to reach passive executive candidates—the leaders who aren’t on job boards but are open to the right opportunity.
Nonprofit executive search is a specialized recruitment process that helps mission-driven organizations find top leadership talent. At Maneva Group, we handle everything—from defining the role and sourcing candidates to leading the interview process and negotiating the final offer.
Our average time-to-hire for nonprofit executives is just 3 months, compared to the 5–6 month industry average. We use aggressive outreach strategies and structured hiring systems to accelerate the process without compromising on quality.
We specialize in hiring C-suite and senior leaders for mission-driven organizations, including Executive Director, CEO, COO, CFO, Chief of Staff, and Director of Development roles across nonprofits, foundations, B Corps, and associations.
Absolutely! We are a full-service executive search firm. We handle everything—from crafting compelling job descriptions to sourcing, screening, and structuring interviews. We even assist with final offer negotiations, ensuring a seamless hiring process from start to finish.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are built into our search process. We proactively engage diverse talent networks, use unbiased scorecard systems, and have a proven track record—85% of our placements in the last 3 years identify as women or people of color.
Unlike traditional executive search firms, we are a mission-driven search partner that works exclusively with nonprofits and social impact organizations. We have a seasoned recruiting team where every member has hired over 100 leaders. And our own Partners all have extensive experience running their own teams and organizations, giving them a unique insight into building successful teams.
Yes—Maneva Group is a national nonprofit executive search firm. We serve mission-driven clients across the United States, providing retained search services for organizations of all sizes and sectors.
Our recruiters use proprietary tools, a 50,000+ leader database, and targeted headhunting strategies to reach passive executive candidates—the leaders who aren’t on job boards but are open to the right opportunity.
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