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Top Non-Profit Recruiters and Headhunters

Recruiting fundraisers, program directors, and grant writers who amplify mission-driven organizations.

180 non-profit recruiting agencies and headhunters ranked by performance and reviews

Top 3 Non-Profit Agencies

1
Bristol Associates
4.1(5 reviews)

Bristol Associates, Inc. believes that Great Companies are Built by Great People. Established in 1967, and in its third generation of family leadership, Bristol maintains over 55 years of building and sustaining valuable relationships with select employers and candidates. Bristol offers highly-focused, personalized executive search in the following industries: Casino Gaming; Facility and Concession; Food and Beverage; Healthcare; Hotel and Resort; Nonprofit; Restaurant; and Travel, Tourism, and Attraction.

2
The Energists
4.2(1 review)

Founded in 1979, The Energists is a specialist recruiting and executive search firm dedicated exclusively to the energy industry. With deep expertise spanning oil and gas, power and utilities, and renewable energy, the firm connects high-impact talent with leading organizations worldwide. What sets The Energists apart is their team — composed of former energy industry executives, technical experts, and functional professionals who bring firsthand sector knowledge to every search. Operating across major energy hubs from Houston and London to Abu Dhabi and Sydney, the firm serves a global client base that includes both established majors and emerging players. The Energists are also passionate about the forces shaping the future of energy, with a focus on Industry 4.0, the energy transition, and ESG strategy. For over four decades, they have been a trusted partner for companies seeking leadership talent that drives results.

3
Summit Search Group
4.9(545 reviews)

Summit Search Group is Canada's leading national recruitment and executive search firm, with offices spanning coast to coast from Vancouver to Halifax. Committed to matching top employers with exceptional talent, Summit offers three core services: professional recruitment, executive search, and project recruitment. Their tenacious approach ensures businesses acquire the right people to advance their bottom line while helping candidates achieve their career goals. With deep expertise across a wide range of industries — including accounting, finance, technology, healthcare, construction, energy, agriculture, and more — Summit delivers tailored recruitment strategies for every sector. Their comprehensive screening process and extensive candidate networks enable them to identify and secure top-tier professionals for critical roles at every level. Whether an organization is filling a single leadership position or staffing an entire project team, Summit Search Group provides the specialized knowledge and national reach to get the job done.

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4
Lighthouse Technology Services
5.0(200 reviews)

Since 2004, we have served as a trusted guide connecting companies with exceptional technology talent from our headquarters in Buffalo, New York. We specialize in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct placement staffing of technology professionals across healthcare, finance, and information technology industries. Our recruiters bring hands-on technical experience to the sourcing and screening process, ensuring depth and quality in every placement. With more than 20 years in technology staffing and recruiting, we also provide managed IT services and workforce solutions for small to mid-size businesses, delivering personalized attention and seamless hiring experiences for clients and candidates nationwide.

5
Duffy Group, Inc.
5.0(184 reviews)

Developed in 1991 and constantly evolving, it delivers real-world, actionable knowledge to employers and guides the Duffy Group to unearth hidden talent. Our approach, combined with a flexible pricing model that enables clients to pay only for services performed, is the core of the Duffy philosophy: to be a vigilant steward of clients' recruiting dollars and serve as a virtual extension of the client's team.

6
TalentSpark
4.9(80 reviews)

With decades of recruiting experience and thousands of professional, technical and executive searches under our belt, TalentSpark has the knowledge and expertise to find top talent for all your critical hiring needs. People are not just a resume and your vacancy is not just a job. We have a passion for the human aspects of recruiting. We love to uncover what drives, motivates and inspires people and help match great humans with great opportunities. We approach our work with heart, humility, and humor.

7
The Hire
4.9(62 reviews)

The Hire is a people-first, talent acquisition partner that provides progressive companies with a high-touch experience to attract, hire, engage and retain top performers. We help organizations navigate the continual tide of change by aligning their people strategy with their business strategy to drive favorable outcomes. Through our proven methodologies, we create winning employer-employee partnerships and develop great candidates into top performers.

8
JK Executive Strategies
4.9(51 reviews)

Transforming workplaces through exceptional talent is our driving mission as a certified women-owned executive search and professional recruiting firm based in Rochester, NY. Since launching in 2017, we have grown our team by over 500 percent and completed 98 percent of all searches we have started, placing top executives in an average of 82 days compared to the industry standard of 180. We serve organizations nationally across nonprofit, higher education, healthcare, manufacturing, financial services, and renewable energy sectors. Every member of our recruiting team holds a Certified Diversity Recruiter designation, reflecting our deep commitment to building inclusive, high-performing workplaces through synergistic long-term partnerships.

9
Ascentria Search Partners
4.8(47 reviews)

(Built on the legacy of TurningPoint & Collabrie) At Ascentria, we believe great companies are built by great people. As a premier executive search and professional recruiting firm, we go beyond resumes--offering a high-touch, personalized approach that builds lasting partnerships. What sets us apart is our deep industry expertise, authentic relationships, and commitment to aligning top talent with each client's unique culture and vision. From transformative C-suite executives to high-impact professionals, we deliver tailored recruiting solutions that fuel long-term success. Experience the Ascentria difference--where strategy meets heart, talent meets purpose, and every placement is a step toward a stronger, more successful future.

10
Career Blazers Nonprofit Search
4.8(46 reviews)

Career Blazers Nonprofit Search is committed solely to the nonprofit community, identifying, and securing exceptional talent to drive our clients' missions. We bring to reality the best client and candidate experiences knowing that our depth of understanding of the nonprofit world and our comprehensive experience in placement will provide unsurpassed value. Dedication and focus on the varied sectors of nonprofit enable our professionals to strategize with clients in the most effective way, keeping their specific mission at the forefront. Our accumulated understanding of the steps taken to secure the talent that makes a difference in our client's organization makes Career Blazers a partner of choice for nonprofit talent placement.

11
The Quest Organization
4.8(46 reviews)

For more than four decades, we have been a respected leader in retained executive search and organizational advisory, specializing in the placement of accounting, finance, asset management, investment, operations, and tax professionals across the global marketplace. Our clients span real estate, hedge funds, family offices, private equity, not-for-profit organizations, and professional services firms. Based in New York City, our CPA-led team handles searches at every level, from administrative and operations roles to C-suite executives. The long-lasting relationships we have cultivated with clients and candidates are the cornerstone of our success, enabling us to deliver an extraordinary level of service and commitment to excellence.

12
Alpha Resources
4.8(96 reviews)

At Alpha Resources Ltd., we are dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals and communities across Ontario. As a full-service provider to the healthcare, community and social support services sectors, we specialize in providing expertly trained staffing solutions, culturally appropriate catering services, and comprehensive training and employment opportunities tailored to the unique needs of non-profit housing, healthcare, and the community & support services sectors.

13
HR Collaborative
4.8(29 reviews)

Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, we are a women-owned and led community of fractional HR professionals serving businesses from single-person startups to global organizations with over 70,000 employees. Since 2013, more than 680 employers across one in four states have trusted us as their strategic HR partner. Our services span fractional HR, HR consulting and project work, interim HR talent placement, and direct recruiting, with engagements that can begin in as little as two weeks. Unlike traditional consulting firms, we both advise and implement, working alongside clients at every step. We have particular depth in nonprofit recruiting and bring a team-based approach that gives small and mid-sized businesses enterprise-level HR capability.

14
Certified Employment Group
4.8(441 reviews)

Certified provides superior, customized temporary placement and direct hire services to a wide range of industries. Our network of San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento Valley offices have the ability to staff multiple job classifications including: Administrative, Accounting / Finance, Light Industrial, Clerical, Data Management, IT, Engineering, Paralegal, Distribution staff and executive searches. Whether you are a candidate looking for a great opportunity or an employer looking for talented staff, Certified is here to serve you with professional expertise and personal attention.

15
Matern Staffing Inc.
4.8(191 reviews)

As a third-generation, woman-owned staffing agency with over 55 years of service, we have built lasting relationships with employers and job seekers throughout Virginia, Maryland, and the greater Mid-Atlantic region. We provide direct hire, executive search, contract-to-hire, and temporary placements across accounting, administrative, sales, information technology, government contracting, industrial trades, and transportation. Each year we place more than 700 employees at over 40 companies, supporting candidates with resume writing, interview coaching, and career planning at no cost. Our commitment to exceptional customer service, trust, and innovation drives our mission to connect the right people with the right opportunities.

16
Windows Management Experts Inc
4.8(39 reviews)

Windows Management Experts, Inc. is a trusted Microsoft solutions provider specializing in IT staffing, endpoint management, cybersecurity, and enterprise consulting. We help organizations streamline operations through Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Power Platform, and cloud migration services, including M&A and data lifecycle projects. Our team delivers expert support across licensing, HRIS/HCM automation, and compliance. Whether you need technical implementation or strategic IT guidance, we provide tailored solutions that scale with your business.

17
Scion Staffing
4.8(38 reviews)

Founded in 2006, Scion Staffing is a premier Seattle-based recruitment firm serving the Pacific Northwest and beyond. We specialize in temporary staffing, temp-to-hire, interim leadership, direct hire, and executive search services for both remote and onsite professional positions. Our Seattle office and remote recruiters are deeply connected to the local market, actively supporting the Seattle metro area, greater Washington state, and clients nationwide. We proudly partner with Fortune 500 companies, established corporations, startups, and small businesses to meet their unique hiring needs. Scion Staffing is consistently recognized for excellence, including awards from Forbes as one of the Best Recruiting Firms in America.

18
Newland Associates - Human Resources & Recruitment
4.8(21 reviews)

Helping organizations decode the human side of business has been our focus for over 30 years. As a Career Partners International firm and certified Minority Business Enterprise based in Lake Mary, Florida, we deliver executive search, talent management, leadership development, and comprehensive HR solutions to clients nationwide. Our national network enables us to recruit top talent across human resources, marketing, finance, engineering, operations, and construction, while our certification as a Predictive Index partner allows us to align talent strategy with business strategy using data-driven insights. Recognized by UpCity as a top recruiting firm with an industry-leading NPS score, we are committed to building lasting relationships that drive measurable business performance.

19
Alexander Hughes US, Chicago Office
4.7(32 reviews)

Alexander Hughes US is part of the global Alexander Hughes network -- a leading international executive search and leadership advisory firm. Formerly known as DSML Executive Search, our US team supports European, Canadian, and global companies expanding or strengthening their leadership presence in the United States. With offices in Chicago, New York, and Boston, Alexander Hughes US specializes in recruiting CEOs, VPs, and senior executives across industries such as manufacturing, life sciences, technology, and professional services. Backed by a global team present in over 25 countries, we combine deep local insight with international reach to deliver exceptional leadership talent and cross-border recruitment solutions.

20
Chesapeake Search Partners
4.7(17 reviews)

Chesapeake Search Partners helps you navigate hiring and career decisions with clarity and confidence. Whether you're filling roles from mid-level to executive or exploring your next opportunity, you'll work with a team that takes the time to understand your needs, goals, and culture. Based in the Baltimore-Washington, DC region and serving clients nationwide, we also offer HR consulting, fractional support, and outplacement through Chesapeake HR Solutions--giving you access to thoughtful, long-term workforce strategies.

21
Scion Staffing
4.7(51 reviews)

Scion Staffing's Portland, Oregon branch is a leading Portland temporary staffing agency and executive recruiting firm working on behalf of expanding corporations, technology companies, brands, and nonprofit organizations. We place exceptional candidates in the greater Portland, Oregon Metro region as well as across the US. Our proven and established approach to modern recruitment empowers us to be your best source for hiring dependable interim & temporary employees, direct-hire staffing, and identifying phenomenal executive leadership. As an award-winning national recruiting firm Scion has been recognized by the Business Times for the past 19 years running as a leader in our industry. From CEO to support we are local recruiting experts.

22
Certified Creative Agency
4.7(14 reviews)

Certified Employment Group started in San Francisco in 1963 as a family business. Our cornerstone mission was, and remains, to provide ethical, caring service to each of our clients and employees. These values mean using technology to create efficiencies for our clients, expand our service offerings and enhance the level of service we can provide. We match candidates and talent providing staffing solutions for direct hire search, short term, and temp-to-perm placements.

23
Chemistry Staffing
4.7(40 reviews)

Chemistry Staffing is a virtual, fully-managed Church Staffing Agency that is fueled by church health. We are changing the way pastors and ministry leaders staff the church. Chemistry Staffing exists to partner with churches to find healthy, long-term fits for their team. We work with ministry leaders and candidates every day to make sure that they meet the five factors of a healthy fit: theological alignment, cultural competence, personality fit, proper skills and abilities, and chemistry. When you're looking for quality staffing, we'll prescreen every candidate and partner with you from start to finish.

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4.7(541 reviews)

City Personnel, Inc. combines passionate commitment, outstanding industry knowledge, and strong working relationships to make the perfect career match the first time. Our placement success is more than comparable to our competition because we take the time to learn the needs of the businesses we serve, and the aspirations of the candidates we place. If you want to work with our staffing agency, we are only a call away!

25
Joyful Jobs
4.7(13 reviews)

A Tucson local recruiting agency founded in 2021, Joyful Jobs is a leading executive search firm and employment agency serving small businesses and nonprofits. We provide fast, flexible, affordable, and personalized talent acquisition services, ranging from direct hire placement to temporary hires to recruitment process outsourcing and more. Whether you're looking for a local staffing agency or nonprofit jobs near you, Joyful Jobs is here to help! If you want a recruiting company that is invested in your success and the small business community, partner with Joyful Jobs today - we bring the joy back to hiring.

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