Your Partner in Not-for-Profit Executive Search
Connecting Not-for-Profit Organizations with Visionary Leaders
Contact us today to discuss how we can support your executive search needs.
Why Choose Bedford Group?

Specialized Expertise in Not-for-Profit Executive Recruitment
With decades of experience in the industry, Bedford Group TRANSEARCH has developed a profound understanding of the landscape, enabling us to conduct thorough executive searches tailored to the needs of not-for-profit organizations.

Proven Diagnostic Tools for a Perfect Fit
Our proprietary assessment tools measure candidates across four critical dimensions, ensuring the leaders we place possess the strategic acumen and fiscal responsibility to drive not-for-profits towards realizing their vision, mission, and values.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We believe diversity is essential for impactful leadership. In 2023, nearly half of our shortlisted candidates came from diverse backgrounds, reflecting our commitment to helping not-for-profits build inclusive leadership teams.
#1
performing office among 60 global Transearch locations
93%
three-year retention rate for placed candidates
5000+
successful executive searches globally
85%
of our clients come from repeat business
60
offices in 40+ countries
Comprehensive Solutions
Retained Executive Search
In today’s fast-changing world, a successful executive search is more critical than ever. Bedford specializes in nonprofit recruitment, using our deep industry knowledge and proprietary tools to identify the right leaders for you.
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Retained Broad Search
As specialists in Not-for-Profit board recruitment, we help organizations build effective, inclusive, and strategic boards that bring diversity of thought, background, and perspective to support their missions and drive meaningful impact.
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Executive & Board Compensation Services
We advise Not-for-Profit Executive Committees and Boards of Directors on all aspects of board and executive remuneration, ensuring compensation strategies align with the organization’s mission and sector best practices.
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Proactive Talent Scouting & Succession
Progressive not-for-profit boards face increasing challenges in managing their leadership and governance needs. We address these challenges with customizable Talent Scouting Research Reports, designed to support strategic planning and succession.
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Subsectors We Serve
Specialized Expertise in Not-for-Profit Executive Search and Board Recruitment
We bring unparalleled knowledge to these subsectors:

Charities
Philanthropy
Union
Hospitals
Associations
Non-Government Organizations

Boards of Trade / Chambers of Commerce
Government Agencies
Housing and Intergovernmental Organizations
Recruiting Top-Level Roles in the Not-for-Profit and Nonprofit Sector
Click here to view some of unique functional roles we recruit for in the Not-for-Profit industry
- Executive Director
- Chief Development Officer
- Chief Administrative Officer
- Vice President, Human Resources
- Vice President, Clinical and Community Services
- Vice President, Innovation and Enterprise Development
- Vice President, Public Affairs
- Vice President, Business Development
- Director of Finance
- Director of Memberships
- Director, Supply Chain Operations
- Director, Programs and Partnerships
- Director, Fundraising and Community Engagement
- Director, People and Culture
- Director, Event Operations
- Advancement, Philanthropy & Development
Contact us today to discuss how we can support your executive search needs.
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