Nonprofit Executive Recruiters in Portland, Oregon: Moving Your Mission Forward

We partner with Portland’s nonprofits to identify visionary leadership talent for their mission and growth.

Strategic Hiring for Your Portland Nonprofit

Finding the right leader for your nonprofit is more than just filling a role; it’s a decision that can move your mission forward as an organization. At Mulberry Talent Partners, we understand the significance of hiring for leadership roles. We’re here to help find a leader who aligns with your culture, vision, mission, and values. 

Our Portland nonprofit recruiters are experienced in hiring for executive and director positions and take time to learn about your organization to find you the best fit. We manage the entire recruitment process, allowing you to stay focused on your organization’s mission. Hiring for nonprofit leaders can come with a layer of complexities, and it’s essential to have a strategic hiring partner you can trust, who you know has your mission in mind.

When you partner with Mulberry, you gain more than a recruiter; we become your partner, dedicated to finding talent to move your organization forward with exceptional leadership.

Client Testimonials

Traci R., Non-Profit

We are overjoyed and were delighted to take our new Chief, HR & Labor Relations Officer, Matthew out for his first day. He is going to be a wonderful addition to our leadership team and our organization’s team. You found the candidate we were dreaming of and didn’t even know existed. You all did great work, and it was wonderful to partner with you

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Our Approach to Nonprofit Executive Search in Portland

Our specialty in executive search in Portland, allows us to connect leading talent with nonprofit organizations looking to fill leadership positions. Supporting nonprofits both locally and nationwide, Mulberry Talent Partners assists searches for top leaders and leadership teams of mission-driven organizations. Our team takes time to handcraft a nonprofit executive search that fits your needs as a company.

Our nonprofit recruiting process takes these steps to ensure a successful search:

We Listen to Your Goals: We start the hiring journey by learning about your nonprofit’s culture, goals, values, and your current team. We take time to listen and ask questions about your organization to get a full understanding to match you with the best fit.

We Develop a Custom Hiring Plan: We know every company has unique features, and we tailor our hiring plan to fit your specific needs, customized for each position and team.

We Ensure Seamless & Communicative Hiring Process: Our team makes the hiring process seamless and is dedicated to providing the utmost customer service experience, ensuring we communicate often.

Why We’re a Trusted Recruiting Partner for Portland Nonprofits

Our nonprofit recruiters bring decades of hiring experience, both internally and externally, as a recruiting partner. This background gives us the advantage of having a network and strategies to develop a successful executive search for your nonprofit. Based on this experience and work with a vast variety of industries, we are committed to providing a hiring process that helps your nonprofit find the best fit for your team.

Frequently Asked Questions About Nonprofit Executive Recruiting in Portland

What Makes Recruiting For A Nonprofit Executive Role In Portland Different From Other Sectors?

Recruiting for a Portland nonprofit requires a unique blend of professional expertise and mission alignment. We look for leaders who not only have the strategic and operational skills for the role but also possess a connection to your cause and an understanding of Portland’s specific community. Our process is designed to evaluate both competency and cultural fit to ensure your new executive can inspire your team, engage your donors, and embrace your mission effectively.

Yes, this is one of the key advantages of working with Mulberry. Through our dedicated work in the region, we have built a robust network of proven leaders who are not only qualified but are also interested in advancing careers within the Portland nonprofit sector. We actively engage this network while also conducting targeted searches to identify both active and passive candidates who are the right fit for your organization’s unique culture and goals.

We begin by learning about your organization. We go beyond the resume to assess a candidate’s connection to your work, evaluating their personal values and demonstrated passion for your cause to ensure they are genuinely inspired to support your mission.

As a Portland recruiting agency, we specialize in placing mission-critical leadership for local nonprofits. Our expertise includes recruiting Executive Directors, C-Suite leaders (CEO, CFO), and senior Directors who shape your organization’s strategy, culture, and success.

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