Nonprofit Recruiters in Portland, Oregon: Moving Your Mission Forward

We partner with Portland’s nonprofits to build mission-aligned teams, from visionary leadership to program staff.

Strategic Hiring for Your Portland Nonprofit

Finding the right fit 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 new team members, whether you’re filling an executive role to shape the vision of your organization or a coordinator to support the day-to-day operations. We’re here to help find the right person who aligns with your culture, vision, mission, and values. 

Our Portland nonprofit recruiters are experienced in hiring for entry-level roles to executive 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 build a stronger team.

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 Recruiting in Portland

Our specialty in hiring for administrative & operations in Portland allows us to connect leading talent with nonprofit organizations looking to fill support staff to 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 handcrafts a 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 candidate search for your nonprofit. Based on this experience and work with a wide variety of industries, we are committed to providing a hiring process that helps your nonprofit find the best fit for your team.

Tailored Nonprofit Recruitment

We partner with you to create a hiring plan to fit the team you envision for your nonprofit. Our nonprofit recruiters in Portland guide you at every step of the process to match you with top candidates to lead your team.

Work with Your Timeline
We proactively manage contact with leading talent to help work within your timeline and move your search along faster.

Access Our Network of Talent
We engage with our network of leaders to find the perfect fit for your culture and mission.

Take a Strategic Approach
Bring a deep understanding of the current state of the market, ensuring your search aligns with the Portland nonprofit sector. 

Provide Confidentiality
We conduct discreet searches to protect your organization’s initiatives and eliminate potential internal disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions About Nonprofit Recruiting in Portland

What Makes Recruiting For A Nonprofit 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 team member fits your mission and team.

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.

We are a full-service recruiting firm in Portland, supporting nonprofits. While we have deep expertise in leadership searches for Executive Directors and C-Suite roles, we also successfully place mission-critical staff positions, including Program Directors, Development & Marketing Managers, HR professionals, and Coordinators. We help you build your entire team.

Find Talent Who Aligns With Your Mission