The nonprofit executive search firm for the people who power your mission.
Rooted Hire manages the full recruitment process for nonprofits, from role definition through the placement’s first 90 days, so you hire the right leader with confidence the first time.
100%
PLACEMENT RETENTION AT ONE YEAR
45+
YEARS NONPROFIT EXPERIENCE
5+
MONTHS OF SUPPORT
PER ENGAGEMENT
You know how much is riding on this hire.
Most organizations go into a search with the best intentions. Then reality sets in.
Recruitment is a
second full-time job.
Posting the role, reviewing applications, scheduling interviews, following up with candidates. It all adds up fast.
The wrong hire costs more than you think.
A poor placement drains time, money, and team morale. And a long vacancy means fundraising stalls and donors go quiet.
Generalist firms don’t know what you need.
Nonprofit fundraising has its own culture, pressures, and definition of success. A recruiter who doesn't know the sector can't find a candidate who does.
The real cost of a failed hire.
Most organizations come to us after a fundraising hire didn’t work out. By then, the cost is already far greater than the search fee itself.
The right placement generates revenue, builds trust, and deepens impact over time.
One search done right pays for itself many times over.
18 hours
PREPARATION & PLANNING
SOURCING & ADVERTISING
14 hours
SCREENING & REVIEW
36 hours
INTERVIEWING
60 hours
REFERENCE CHECKS & NEGOTIATIONS
8 hours
ONBOARDING & TRAINING
15 hours
STAFF TIME: 151 hours
COST OF A FAILED HIRE
IN NON-PROFIT LEADERSHIP:
$34,500
Does not include an estimated 20% reduction in revenue during a 3-6 month gap .
Average cost of a failed hire is 30% the first year salary. Calculated using $115,000 salary.
The right placement generates revenue, builds donor relationships, and deepens their impact the longer they stay. One search done right pays for itself many times over.
There’s a better way to find your next fundraising leader.
Rooted Hire is a boutique nonprofit executive search firm with over four decades of leadership experience in the sector.
We don't just know how to run a search. We know the work your next hire is walking into.
From the first conversation through integration with their team, we manage every step.
“Rooted Hire demonstrated an exceptional understanding of our mission. Brittny Wilson and her team took the time to truly listen to our needs and organizational culture. Throughout the entire process, they provided expert guidance, facilitating clear communication and helping us identify the perfect candidate. Thanks to their professionalism and commitment, we now have a leader who is passionate about our cause and ready to guide us into the future. We highly recommend Rooted Hire to any organization seeking to find top-tier executive talent.”
— AMY PATERRA, BOARD CHAIR, RISE AGAINST SUICIDE
Where we come in.
Wherever you are in your nonprofit executive search, we have a way to help.
NONPROFIT
RECRUITMENT
You have a nonprofit leadership role to fill. Rooted Hire takes it from vacancy to vetted hire, so your team stays focused on the mission.
Turnover happens. We step in with an experienced interim to keep your mission moving while we search for your permanent hire.
INTERIM NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP
Placing the right person is only half the work. Rooted Hire coaches your new hire through the transition so they’re set up to lead from day one.
POST-PLACEMENT COACHING
Trusted by mission-driven organizations of all sizes.
“Brittny listened to our needs and shaped the job search to find the right person. She handled our nonprofit executive search from start to finish, which led to us finding an awesome Development Director.”
— TAMRA RYAN, CEO, WOMEN’S BEAN PROJECT
From first call to first 90 days.
Three phases. No handoffs. No gaps.
Role clarity
Organizational analysis
Job description development
ASSESSMENT
Sourcing
Screening
Interviews
Reference checks
Offer support
RECRUITMENT
First-week planning
New hire coaching sessions
ONBOARDING
Looking for your next role in nonprofit leadership?
Let’s talk about your nonprofit executive search.
Tell us about the role, where you are in the process, and what you've tried before.
We'll take it from there.