The smartest, most conscientious, efficient and responsibly priced outfit
“If you are looking for a search firm, I recommend BoardWalk Consulting. I have worked with probably 20 search companies, and BoardWalk was by far the smartest, most conscientious, efficient and responsibly priced outfit I have experienced.”
~ CEO, major US foundation and chair of a technology-based nonprofit’s CEO search committee
Superior search process
“The wisdom of our selection of BoardWalk Consulting to lead our CEO search was confirmed at every step of the process. If you engage BoardWalk, I have every confidence that you will have a superior search process, and you will be thankful you did.”
~Chair, CEO search committee, nonprofit broadcaster
Exceeded our expectations
“{We] needed a partner who could help us work through the extensive planning, research and facilitation of process needed to find our next great leader. From day one, BoardWalk exceeded our expectations. BoardWalk facilitated a process that resulted in a unanimous vote for a next-generation leader.”
~Chair, CEO search committee, national nonprofit transitioning from an iconic CEO in the role for over 30 years
Terrific job
“BoardWalk was interested in – and good at – understanding the strategy of our organization and the culture in which the executive would have to fit. They did a terrific job.”
Appreciate the work and heart you brought
“Without BoardWalk Consulting leading our executive search, the outcome would not have been as good. I truly appreciate the work and heart you brought to the effort.”
~Chair, CEO search committee, important civil rights organization
Seamless process
“Thank you for all you did to make this search process seamless and, most importantly, very effective. We have very strong leadership.”
~Chair, CEO search committee, regional housing organization
Professional and responsive
“BoardWalk Consulting is great to work with. I have worked with them on several searches and have always been impressed. I have found them to be thorough, professional, responsive to our needs and very well organized. I will continue to recommend them highly.”
~Experienced search committee chair, a veteran of numerous regional and national boards
High quality
“BoardWalk provided a high quality experience. They found the exact right candidate to lead our launch, and ten years later they found the exact right person to succeed him upon retirement.”
~Board chair (1st time) and search committee chair (2nd time), regional health legacy foundation
Talented leadership
"BoardWalk helped us identify talented leadership who would help drive the work of this organization. That is something that I greatly treasure."
~Chair of the board, one of the largest human services nonprofits in a major market
Experienced expert
"Boardwalk Consulting took control of our search. I felt I was in the hands of an experienced expert."
Respect
"I was disappointed by the outcome, but I greatly appreciate the respect you showed throughout the process."
~#2 finalist in a regional foundation’s CEO search
The best experience
“I’ve worked with several [search firms] over the last seven years. And without qualification, the best experience I’ve had was with Boardwalk Consulting. Their diligence, thoroughness and care were extraordinary [and] simply been unmatched by any other search experience I’ve had. Note that this testimonial comes from a guy who didn’t get the job!”
~#2 finalist in the CEO search for a major regional nonprofit, the third largest of its kind in the country
Sensitive, supportive and creative
"BoardWalk was a wonderful resource for us. They were consistently sensitive to our culture, supportive of our aspirations and creative in their approach."
Diligent counsel
"On behalf of our partners and supporters in the goal to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness, thank you for your diligent counsel."
Above and beyond
"BoardWalk went above and beyond to help us in every way we needed help. I have an excitement and confidence about the future that before I only hoped to have."
Saved time
"I cannot believe how much time your approach saved us!"
Value
“You didn’t charge us enough for the service you delivered.”
~Chair of a nonprofit board recruiting its 5th CEO in 5 years. Our placement recently celebrated his 10th anniversary with the organization, which is now four times larger (in both revenues and assets) than when he started.
You have earned our trust
"You have earned our trust and shown us what great search work looks like. It is a pleasure to be able to work with a true staffing partner as opposed to many "search firm vendors" that I have worked with over my career."
~Chief Operating Officer, major nonprofit operating in multiple communities nationwide
Customer service and results are differentiating
"BoardWalk’s process, customer service and results are differentiating. Together, we have recruited leaders who can take our superb development model to scale, to help more people out of poverty and hunger."
~CEO, major international nonprofit for which BoardWalk recruited much of the senior executive team
Confidence and professionalism
“Thank you for the excellent job you and your team did on the CEO search for [us]. It is a daunting task to find a successor to a founder and yet you approached it with confidence and professionalism."
~Search committee chair, mid-sized NGO with global reach
Understand nonprofit needs
"BoardWalk's process works, their service is stellar and results are guaranteed. They really understand nonprofit needs."
~CEO, Major multinational non-profit
Fantastic job
"It was an absolute pleasure to work with the BoardWalk team. They did a fantastic job guiding us through the search process."
Exemplary
"It's clear to all of us why BoardWalk Consulting is such a busy place: Expertise, talent, discipline and caring. You and your team are exemplary."
~Chair, regional association of grantmakers following the CEO search
Thank you!
"Thank you, thank you, thank you! Because of you, we know more about ourselves, our strategy and our possibilities as an organization."
Just the best
"What a pleasure to work with BoardWalk during our search for our new leader! Your reputation is stellar and you were just the best. Many thanks!"
Delivered with excellence
“BoardWalk far exceeded all expectations – they delivered on their promise with excellence.”
Trust to find the very best people
“BoardWalk made wonderful finds that make our team super strong. I cannot thank them enough. There is no one I trust more than you to find the very best people.”
Dove deep
“BoardWalk dove deep to get to know our organization. I would highly recommend Boardwalk and will use them again if the opportunity presents itself.”