Nonprofit
Executive Leadership
Opportunities

At BoardWalk Consulting, we are proud to be one of the nation’s leading specialists in nonprofit executive search. We have led more than 300 searches in nonprofit executive with clients from coast to coast. Our clients are national, regional and local in scope. The diversity of their work spans mission, size, culture, challenges and aspirations.

SEE WHO WE WORK FOR

As a retained firm, we deliver on our promise to our clients to fill specific senior level roles. These positions typically include:

Chief Executive Officer
Executive Director
Chief Development Officer
VP/Director of Finance
VP/Director of Operations
Directory of Philanthropy
Board Directors

“We search for leaders who are going to succeed in the context of the aspirations, challenges, and the culture of the organization. Cultural fit is a make-or-break situation in a nonprofit environment.”

~Kathy Bremer, Managing Director

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.

Note: Thank you for your interest in BoardWalk opportunities. Please note that we will contact you directly if your profile matches the requirements for a specific role.

SVP, Communications & Marketing | Earthjustice

Communications & Marketing, Senior Vice President

San Francisco, CA

For 50 years, Earthjustice has strategically used the power of the law and the strength […]

Vice President, Communications | The Carter Center

Communications, Vice President

Atlanta, GA

The Carter Center is a global leader in human rights, focused on peace, health and […]

President & Chief Executive Officer | Baton Rouge Area Foundation

CEO, President

Baton Rouge, LA

By any assessment, Baton Rouge Area Foundation is an extraordinary institution. Led since 1988 by […]

Chief Operating Officer | Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights

Chief Operating Officer

Chicago, IL, New York, NY

As troubling as it is unconscionable, immigrant children who enter the U.S. on their own […]

President and CEO | The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights

CEO, President

Washington, DC

In the midst of a grueling year, the forces of white supremacy and malign power […]

President | Thornwell

President

Clinton, SC

Founded in 1875, Thornwell is a diverse non-profit ministry committed to the most innovative and […]

Chief Program and Impact Officer | TSNE

Chief Program and Impact Officer

Boston, MA

TSNE is a $70 million organization that advances social good and helps nonprofit organizations thrive. […]

Executive Director

Triggered by the 2020 death of its benefactor, a major new family foundation has been […]

President & Chief Executive Officer | New Hanover Community Endowment

CEO, President

Wilmington, NC

In February 2021, a major endowment was funded for the benefit of the people of […]

President and CEO | Georgia Budget & Policy Institute

CEO, President

Atlanta, GA

The Georgia Budget & Policy Institute works to advance lasting solutions that expand economic opportunity […]

Chief Development Officer | Air Force Association

Chief Development Officer

Arlington, VA

For 75 years, the Air Force Association has been the nation’s premier independent civilian organization […]

Chief Financial Officer | CDC Foundation

CFO

Atlanta, GA

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the leading public health protection organization […]