Social Impact Executive Search

Our Social Impact practice partners with mission-driven organizations to place leaders who drive meaningful, lasting change. We work across nonprofits, foundations, social enterprises, and purpose-led businesses to identify executives and board members who combine strategic leadership with a commitment to impact, helping organizations strengthen leadership and scale their missions.

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Leaders who bring purpose to life

Through our non-profit executive search firm specialists, Boyden supports organizations navigating complex stakeholder expectations, resource constraints, and evolving community needs. We guide NGO leadership recruitment through every stage of the leadership journey—from nonprofit CEO recruitment and senior team succession planning to interim placements for social impact organizations. Our integrated approach emphasizes values alignment, governance strength, and the leadership continuity required for long-term mission success. Backed by Boyden’s global reach and deep social sector expertise, we help clients build resilient leadership teams equipped to drive positive, community-focused change across the world.

Sectors

Education

On-going globalisation, economic challenges and growth opportunities are sharpening the focus on one of the fastest-growing sectors – tertiary, post-graduate and professional education.

Not-for-Profit

It is an integral part of our culture to help communities in need. We leverage our leadership insight and our connections worldwide, to find exceptional people to help others rebuild their lives.

Public Sector

As business leaders ourselves, we have a strong personal commitment to our local community, its economic prospects and the quality of its government. We discover the right leaders for local office and for inter-government organisations.

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At Boyden, we're proud of our deep sector and functional expertise globally to define a custom plan for every situation. Our collaboration results in solutions that not only address unique leadership needs, but also supports a client's growth at each stage. Contact us to learn more about our global boutique approach.