Leadership
Matters
Our work is supporting healthy, equity-centered leadership transitions.
We partner with purpose-driven organizations to achieve healthy, equity-centered transitions. Whether you are anticipating a leadership transition, a strategic realignment, or an expansion to new mission areas or geographies - our team brings expert counsel, practical guidance, and a commitment to process that reflects your values.
#LeadershipMatters
Meet some of the leaders our client partners have hired recently:
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Aba Taylor
President & Chief Executive Officer, YW Boston
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Carly Hare
CEO, Headwaters Foundation
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Kimberly Spencer
Director, Colorado Media Project
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Michelle Rogers
Chief Operating Officer, Maine Community Foundation
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Pakou Hang
Vice President of Programs, Northwest Area Foundation
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Erin Mazursky
Executive Director, Over Zero
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Dr. Omar Escalera
Executive Director, Broetje Family Trust
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Abigail Daquiz
Executive Director, Northwest Justice Project
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Cheretta Clerkley
Associate VP of Content and Co-Created Expertise, BoardSource
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Ezekiel Harris
Executive Director, Co.act Detroit
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Ana Jackson
Vice President of Knowledge Management, The California Endowment
Flexible, integrated services to support healthy, resilient organizations.
Since our founding in 2002, we have brought a more strategic, flexible, and values-based approach to executive search. We support organizations not just in leadership transitions, but in all their ongoing needs to adapt to constant change.
Impact Metrics
71%
of placements since 2021 identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Color.
65%
of engagements are with repeat clients.
92%
of placements are still in their roles or have been promoted after two years.
Insights
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Why You Should Champion Pay Transparency Before It’s Required
In recent years, pay transparency has moved from taboo to debate, and now, increasingly, to standard practice. Part of that shift is being driven by state laws—15 states now require some level of pay transparency. But especially in the mission-driven sector, the very human need for clarity, fairness, and trust makes pay transparency a values and compliance consideration.
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Change Happens: Make It Matter
I observed that the nonprofit organizations who were most in need of transition support didn’t have the resources to partner with us or any external consultants. We would often hear from a nonprofit in desperation after they have attempted to conduct an executive search on their own, using a tremendous amount of internal staff time and resources. I started to wonder what tools and resources are available to nonprofits in times of leadership transition. Outside of search firms, who else is in this ecosystem of leadership transition work? Who is funding nonprofit organizations who are most in need of transition support?
Our Partners
Mariko Miki
Co-Executive Director, If/When/How
“Working with NPAG was a dream: they listened deeply to our needs and tailored the search process to align with our organizational culture, which is highly participatory and not Board-driven. When we told them we wanted to do a co-leadership position, they didn't balk, and instead asked great questions, presented us with options, and helped steer our thinking around strategy. The team was accessible, responsive, super competent, and just a pleasure to work with.”
Morey Riordan
Executive Director, Openhouse
“As a candidate of transgender experience in a culture that can lack understanding, I felt that NPAG was with me every step of the way, encouraging me to bring my full self to the process, while cheering me on along the way. Without hesitation, I strongly recommend NPAG as a search firm for both employers and candidates. Not only are they highly effective, but they also bring a keen understanding of the human experience in the search for all parties involved.”