Executive search consultants in Massachusetts
14 development executive search firms are based in Massachusetts.
Russell Philanthropies
Capital campaigns2-5 staffDorchester, MA
DonorAtlas preferred partner18 clients on Form 990Giving Institute memberRussell Philanthropies, founded by Richard Russell roughly 20 years ago, is a Boston-based philanthropy advisory firm guiding nonprofits through capital campaigns, major gift fundraising, board governance, executive coaching, and fundraising staff augmentation.
DonorAtlas preferred partner18 clients on Form 990
Development Guild
Capital campaigns15-50 staffBrookline, MA
60 clients on Form 990Development Guild DDI provides fundraising consulting, capital campaign management, interim management and nonprofit executive search. Founded in 1978 and based in the Boston area.
60 clients on Form 990
Lindauer (Lois L. Lindauer Searches, LLC)
Executive search50+ staffBoston, MA
2 clients on Form 990Giving Institute memberBoston-based nonprofit executive search and leadership recruitment firm (Lois L. Lindauer Searches), specializing in advancement/development, CEO and interim leadership placements across the nonprofit sector. Founded 1997.
2 clients on Form 990Giving Institute member
MERSKY & JAFFE ASSOCIATES
Capital campaigns15-50 staffNewton, MA
8 clients on Form 990Fundraising and executive search consultancy specializing in capital campaigns, major donor stewardship, and executive recruitment for nonprofit organizations in cultural, higher education, religious, social service, and healthcare sectors.
8 clients on Form 990
Copley Raff, Inc.
Capital campaigns5-15 staffBoston, MA
10 clients on Form 990Copley Raff, Inc., founded and led by Larry Raff, is a national nonprofit fundraising consultancy offering campaigns and feasibility studies, major-donor pipeline development, grant development, executive search and interim leadership, and advancement training.
10 clients on Form 990
Sage Advancement Group
Capital campaigns2-5 staffAndover, MA
6 clients on Form 990Sage Advancement Group is a New England-based fundraising consultancy offering capital campaign planning and feasibility studies, major gifts and development assessments, strategic planning, and nonprofit executive search. It was founded in 2013 and works with clients nationwide.
6 clients on Form 990
Saltonstall Consulting
Capital campaignsIndependent consultantBoston, MA
9 clients on Form 990Saltonstall Consulting provides campaign and major-gifts strategy, advancement planning, interim chief advancement officer services, leadership training, and nonprofit executive search; it has served 55+ nonprofit clients since 2010.
9 clients on Form 990Piper Hollis Consulting LLC
Major giftsIndependent consultantDuxbury, MA
3 clients on Form 990Fundraising consultant specializing in major gifts, campaigns, board development, strategic planning, and staff/executive training for nonprofits
3 clients on Form 990
Sarah J Consulting
Capital campaignsIndependent consultantBoxford, MA
3 clients on Form 990CFRE on staffSarah J Consulting advises nonprofits raising $1M+ annually on capital campaigns, major gift strategy, fundraising plans, coaching, and interim development leadership.
3 clients on Form 990CFRE on staff
BRIANNA BOGGS DBA BRIANNA BOGGS COACHING & CONSULTING
Major giftsIndependent consultantDorchester, MA
1 client on Form 990Independent coach and consultant focused on supporting executives and boards of directors through leadership challenges, with specific focus on racial equity and fundraising for mission-driven nonprofits
1 client on Form 990
PARTNERS IN MISSION
Capital campaigns50+ staffMashpee, MA
3 clients on Form 990Full-service consulting firm dedicated to Catholic education, providing advancement consulting, capital campaign guidance, leadership recruitment, and strategic planning services.
3 clients on Form 990Christine Johnson-Duell
Full-service fundraisingIndependent consultantBoston, MA
4 clients listedIndependent consultant Christine Johnson-Duell advises arts nonprofits on strategic planning, grant coaching, development audits and interim development director roles. Consulting since 2021 with prior arts-organization development experience.
4 clients listedNEW KENSIGNTON GROUP LLC
Capital campaignsIndependent consultantNorth Reading, MA
4 clients on Form 990Strategic development and nonprofit consulting firm providing fundraising advice and execution for nonprofits, including annual campaigns, capital campaigns, comprehensive campaigns, feasibility studies, donor strategy, and interim fundraising leadership
4 clients on Form 990THE NEW KENSINGTON GROUP
Full-service fundraisingIndependent consultantNorth Reading, MA
1 client on Form 990Strategic development and nonprofit consulting services focusing on fundraising, strategic planning, executive search, and board/governance assistance
1 client on Form 990