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We have developed an unrivalled understanding of the needs of not-for-profit organisations.


We pioneered executive search in the not-for-profit sector, taking the best of commercial headhunting and turning it into the right process needed for the sector. Many others have followed us but 30 years later that same honest and open approach we started tells us the not-for-profit sector appreciates and trusts us.

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Philanthropy Manager Innovation
University of Manchester

“ Thank you very much for an excellent recruitment process, it was a great pleasure working with you. ”

Matt MacDougall
Development Fundraising Manager
Heart Foundation New Zealand
Transformational Philanthropy Manager
University of Manchester

“ We have appreciated your focus and advice through the process ”

Bruce Waldin
Partnership & Fundraising Director
Christians Against Poverty
15/04/24
Director of Philanthropy
British Heart Foundation

“ I have a lot of experience of working with executive search agents and found Mairi and her team at Execucare among the best ”

Chris Cobb
Pro Vice-Chancellor
University of London
Development Director
Pembroke College

“ Execucare understood our requirement and delivered just what we wanted. ”

David Cleevely
Chairman
Raspberry Pi Foundation
Portfolio
Director of Development
Chigwell School

“ I have dealt with many agencies and you are by far up there with the very best ”

Sarah Scott
Recruitment Business Partner Advancement
University of Sydney
Portfolio
Philanthropy Manager
Chatsworth House

“ Execucare are a genuine pleasure to work with. ”

Gerald Ellison
Bursar
The Perse School
Portfolio
Director of Philanthropy
Cambridge Arts Theatre

“ With your help we really picked a star as our new Chief Executive Officer ”

Mark von Dadelszen
President
Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ
Portfolio
Sponsorship & Partnership Manager
Crafts Council

“ I was pleased with how you represented the candidates and each of their strengths, things to look out, etc ”

Barbara Cathcart
Chief Executive
Nottingham Hospitals Charity
Portfolio
Head of Individual Giving
Royal Horticultural Society

“ Execucare have helped shape our team, finding great candidates for senior Philanthropy, Operations and Corporate Development roles. ”

Natasha Harris
Director of Development
The Old Vic
Portfolio
Head of Development
Auckland Museum

“ Thank you so very much for all your good work, help and sage advice ”

Maša Amatt
Director of Development & Fellow
Gonville & Caius College Cambridge
Portfolio
Head of Major Gifts
Cambridge Arts Theatre

“ Execucare provided a highly professional and supportive service during a recent search. ”

Nicole Newman
Fundraising Consultant
Old Royal Naval College
Portfolio
Director of Development
Capital Theatres

“ We were delighted with having to make a difficult choice between 3 very appointable candidates. ”

Karen Heaton
Director of Human Resources
University of Manchester
Portfolio
Director of Advancement
Dilworth School

“ Execucare are highly professional and know the market well, and are a firm I would certainly recommend. ”

Richard Anthony
Bursar
Jesus College Cambridge
Portfolio
Philanthropy Manager
SOAS University of London

“ I really was so lucky to have you as the consultant on this one (they aren't all like you ...)! ”

Kate Love
Development Director
Felsted School
Portfolio
Director of Development
The Leys

“ She is a wonderful asset to the team so thank you for all your work in bringing her to the Philharmonia ”

Jennifer Suggitt
Director of Development
Philharmonia
Portfolio
Philanthropy Director
Auckland Foundation

“ Thank you for the amazing job you did to help us recruit such fabulous team members ”

Susan Glasgow
Chief Executive Officer
Variety
Portfolio
Director of Advancement
University of Canterbury

“ We were pleased to have had the support and services of Execucare. ”

Deborah Swallow
Director
The Courtauld Institute of Art
Portfolio
Head of Philanthropy
Royal College of Music

“ I am very happy to recommend their work ... we were delighted with the whole process ”

Evangelia Henderson
Chief Executive
Breast Cancer Foundation NZ
Portfolio
Director of Development
Lady Margaret Hall

“ Jamie and I admired your style - professional, diligent, honest and emotionally intelligent ”

Will Hutton
Principal
Hertford College Oxford
Portfolio
Development Director
Eltham College

“ It was due to Execucare’s network that I believe we have selected an outstanding candidate. ”

Amanda Stanes
Director of Advancement
Auckland Grammar School
Portfolio
Senior Philanthropy Manager
Royal Horticultural Society

“ You presented us with excellent candidates and we are delighted with the outcome. It was great to work with you. ”

Lesley Mynett-Johnson
Head of Strategic Relationships
Starship Foundation
Portfolio
Development Director
Oxford Playhouse

“ Thank you for putting together such an outstanding field of candidates - we were so impressed ”

Sarah Cook
Head of Major Gifts
King's College London
Portfolio
Global Director of Philanthropy
R&A

“ Execucare seek to cater to our specific needs and are a pleasure to work with. ”

Alison Traub
Executive Director of Development & Alumni Relations
University of Cambridge
Portfolio
Senior Development Manager
University of Leeds

“ Execucare have been a pleasure to work with and they have guided us through this recruitment process seamlessly and professionally ”

Ralph Elika
Director
Liston College
Portfolio
Head of Marketing & Communications
The Lowry