Nonprofit Leadership

One of the most important responsibilities of a nonprofit’s board is hiring a new leader. Because of this, we invest significant time, effort, and care in identifying individuals who not only fit the unique culture and personality of the organizations we represent but also resonate with their mission. Our Nonprofit Leadership Practice has extensive experience working with boards and search committees to incorporate the perspectives and needs of diverse stakeholders—resulting in candidates who are best suited for the role. We lead the search committee through a thoughtful and thorough assessment process that culminates in a successful hire.

Since 2015, we’ve successfully placed more than 40 nonprofit CEOs and Executive Directors—with a 97.5% success rate. In addition to top leadership, we’ve also placed numerous CFOs, development professionals, and HR leaders in mission-based and social service organizations across the region.

Representative clients include:

• Adopt A Class
• Allied Construction Industries
• American Printing House for the Blind
• ArtsWave
• Board of Certified Safety Professionals
• Camp Joy
• Chatfield College
• Children’s Law Center
• Cincinnati Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired
• Cincinnati Nature Center
• Cincinnati Region American Red Cross
• Cincinnati Works
• Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency
• Dan Beard Council
• DePaul Cristo Rey High School
• Easterseals Redwood
• Gorman Heritage Farm
• Greater Cincinnati Foundation
• Habitat for Humanity Greater Cincinnati
• Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnati
• Inter Parish Ministry
• James Graham Brown Foundation
• Life Learning Center
• Lighthouse Youth & Family Services
• Madisonville Education & Assistance Center
• Mayerson Academy
• Meals on Wheels Southwest Ohio & Northern KY
• Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission
• Ohio Child Care Resource & Referral Association
• Ohio Justice & Policy Center
• Planned Parenthood of Southwest Ohio
• St. Joseph Home
• St. Vincent De Paul Cincinnati
• The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati
• The Glen at St. Joseph
• VIA Institute on Character
• WAVE Foundation
• Wesley Community Services
• Workforce Council of Southwest Ohio

If you’re considering a search for a nonprofit leader, or if you want guidance developing a succession plan for a nonprofit organization, contact Partner Michele Plessinger at [email protected] or (513) 842 – 5321.