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As a retained firm, we deliver on our promise to conclude leadership searches to the client’s satisfaction. Our searches typically include:
- Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director
- Chief Operating Officer
- Chief Development Officer
- Chief Financial Officer
- Chief Human Resources Officer
- Chief Philanthropic Officer
- Chief Program Officer
- Board of Directors
Finding leaders that matter for missions that matter.®
At BoardWalk, we’re known for bringing unexpected candidates to the table, ready to make a difference in the nonprofit world, but who just didn’t know it yet. Are you a leader who exceeds expectations? Search our featured opportunities below to see if you are a fit for any of our current assignments.
The MacArthur Justice Center (MJC) is a leader in advancing law enforcement reform through litigation and advocacy. Founded in 1985, the Justice Center fights to vindicate the rights of individuals harmed by the criminal legal system, hold people with power accountable, and transform the system.
MJC seeks a Director of Development who will build and lead a new development function. The new Director of Development will be passionate about MJC's work and knowledgeable about the criminal legal system and current issues. The ideal candidate will have relevant legal, civil rights, and/or criminal justice fundraising experience, with proven operational and growth experience, ideally including start-ups or contexts similar to MJC.
For more than 50 years, the Foundation has been a champion for equity and economic opportunity in Arkansas—investing in transformational change across the state with a bold commitment to justice, education, and inclusive growth.
WRF seeks a seasoned CEO who brings a bold vision and excellent leadership. The CEO will be dynamic, credible, knowledgeable, and passionate about philanthropy, bringing relevant lived experience and passion to serving Arkansas. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to upholding the mission of WRF with integrity and transparency. The CEO will be an inspiring leader who will facilitate a spirit of cohesion and accountability within WRF and with all programmatic and legislative partners.
Leadership Profile | Client Website
The St. Louis Community Foundation (STLCF) has been a force for community investment and innovation since its founding in 1915. By connecting generous individuals with important causes, STLCF, the second-oldest community foundation in the country, has inspired purposeful philanthropy that has connected and strengthened the greater St. Louis region.
The CFO to lead in this time of impact will be an experienced, adaptive leader with a passion for building a more equitable and vibrant St. Louis region. Reporting to the President & CEO, the CFO will be a valued strategist and thought partner. They will play a pivotal role as fiduciary and steward of the foundation’s financial resources by providing strong, strategic, operational leadership that ensures the organization’s long-term financial sustainability, effectiveness, and impact.
Leadership Profile | Client Website
Job Features
| Job Category | Civic services, Community/Neighborhood |
For over 175 years, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul has been a beacon of hope for individuals and families struggling with poverty. A global Catholic lay organization, the Society empowers volunteers to provide direct assistance to those in need, offering tangible aid while fostering spiritual growth. With a presence in communities across the United States, the Society addresses immediate needs while advocating for systemic change.
The Chief Operating Officer will be a key leader in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA, responsible for
driving operational excellence and strategic alignment across the organization. This role requires a seasoned professional with exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated passion for the Society's core work.
Leadership Profile | Client Website
Job Features
| Job Category | Faith-based organizations |
The Wilderness Land Trust is a mission-driven conservation organization known for its thoughtful growth and strategic land acquisition partnerships. The Trust transfers acquired land to the federal government to ensure its permanent protection. With a collaborative and non-hierarchical culture, the organization operates primarily remotely with a small, dedicated team of seven professionals who value flexibility and mutual trust.
The Executive Director will lead this well-established organization, supported by an engaged board and experienced staff. This role calls for a leader with a strong commitment to wilderness protection, proven nonprofit leadership, fundraising skills, financial management experience, and the vision to expand the Trust’s impact while working closely with a high-performing team to protect public lands at the highest level.
Leadership Profile | Client Website
Job Features
| Job Category | Environmental |
Color Of Change is the nation’s largest online racial justice organization. It is a powerful force for racial justice, driven by millions of members nationwide, and it is needed now more than ever.
At this defining moment in America, Color Of Change seeks a visionary leader and President to steer the nation’s most influential digital organizing force for Black communities through transformative change, while deepening and accelerating its mission to advance racial justice and demand accountability from corporations and government.
Leadership Profile | Client Website
Job Features
| Job Category | Social justice |
Deep South Today (DST) is a networked hub of nonprofit digital newsrooms that serves one of the country’s most challenged regions. It was created from a shared belief in the inherent value of crucial local news reporting—robust, unfettered, nonpartisan—backed by a shared commitment to local journalism’s essential role in a democracy.
DST seeks an inaugural Chief Operating Officer (COO) to serve as a strategic thought partner to the President and CEO while managing daily operations and overseeing finances.
Leadership Profile | Client Website
The Korea Society (TKS) is an independent U.S. nonprofit that promotes awareness, understanding, and cooperation between the people of the United States and Korea. In pursuit of its mission, the Society creates events, exchanges, briefings, and research on topics of vital interest to both countries.
The new President and CEO will be a leader of strategic vision, depth, and influence. The CEO will foster growth in The Korea Society’s financial resources and its profile at the epicenter of the U.S.-Korea relationship. The CEO will inspire growing audience participation and diversification, partnerships, and programs within and beyond NYC and Washington, DC.
Leadership Profile | Client Website
