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What Makes an Effective Charitable Board in 2024 and Beyond?
Ella Laure Hipolito
Principal, United States
Ella Laure Hipolito is an expert and sought-after speaker on innovative search practices. She works with private and public sector clients to identify and assess talent, engaging with exceptional candidates and fostering trust-based relationships. While bringing a thorough knowledge of general and complex search, she specializes in higher education, social impact, public and not-for-profit.
Professional Focus
- Almost 10 years of experience in general executive search with a strong track record of understanding governance challenges in searches and thorough application of accessible search
- Applies empathy and brings innovation to traditional recruitment systems to encourage more inclusive search processes
- Specialized expertise in higher education, social impact, public sector, not-for-profit, and Indigenous focused searches
- Experience solving complex search problems, designing creative strategies, and delivering significant impact as an executive recruiter
- Demonstrated track record of supporting clients in building high-performing teams and recruiting exceptional leaders
Business Expertise
- Extensive experience in higher education markets with senior academic and administrative roles
- Involved in successful placements of Presidents and CEOs in education, healthcare, not-for-profit, transportation, arts and culture
- Background recruiting for a range of private sector clients in finance, manufacturing, business development, marketing, and human resources
- Recruitment and advisory roles with one of North America’s top public universities
Additional Expertise
- Higher Education
- Innovative Search
- Not-for-Profit
- Government
- Social Impact
- Healthcare
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in English and Psychology from University of British Columbia
Affiliations & Awards
- Vice Chair, Board of Directors at PIRS
- BC Business 30 Under 30, 2022
- Former HR Mentor, HRMC - Sauder School of Business, UBC
Case Studies
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Strengthening Advancement Capacity and Culture Through a Long-Term Search Partnership
With Boyden’s support, Loyola Marymount University built a high-performing advancement team by filling 15 key fundraising roles over five years, strengthening collaboration, continuity, and campaign readiness.
Strategic Turnaround: A CFO’s Role in Rebuilding Culture and Financial Leadership
Boyden supports a major charter school network with the recruitment of the right CFO to bridge strategy, execution, and collaboration.
A New CEO for a New Chapter
A non-profit addressing food insecurity selected a new CEO experienced in change management to navigate post-pandemic challenges.
Thought Leadership
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Blog
The High-Stakes Season of Hiring
A clear-eyed look at today’s nonprofit hiring landscape, where heightened risk, talent shortages, and cautious candidates are reshaping how organizations approach retention, recruitment, and long-term workforce strategy.
Blog
Destigmatizing Coaching: A Call to Leaders
Explore how leaders can destigmatize executive coaching by reframing it as a strategic investment in growth, performance, and organizational culture rather than a signal of poor performance.
Boyden Report Series
As social impact organisations stir our conscience, where does your organisation stand?
Social Impact Report: Analysing the trends and companies reshaping the role of enterprise in society, with expert insights from Boyden's Global Social Impact Practice Members
Blog
Middle Managers: The Untapped Growth Engine in Mid-Market Firms
Discover why middle managers are the hidden growth drivers in mid-market firms and how investing in their development can unlock strategic execution, team cohesion, and long-term performance.
News & Events
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In the Media
Activists Are Coming for CEOs, Boards on Succession Planning
Rising shareholder activism is increasing board scrutiny around CEO succession planning. Boyden's Craig Stevens discusses the importance of ongoing succession preparedness, leadership benchmarking, emergency plans, and effective CEO transitions.
Event
Boyden Joins as Sponsor of CASE Summit for Leaders in Advancement 2026
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