We help mission-driven organizations find visionary CEOs, Executive Directors, and Presidents who lead with purpose and drive lasting impact.
Through our retained executive search process, we connect top leadership talent with nonprofits and public-sector organizations nationwide.
Our goal is to ensure you have the right leader to guide your mission, strengthen your team, and shape a thriving future.
Clients We Serve
Great leadership is the foundation of every thriving nonprofit. We help mission-driven organizations find CEOs, Executive Directors, and Presidents who bring strategic vision, operational excellence, and an unwavering commitment to their cause.
UPAC
President & CEO
Heal the Ocean
Executive Director
ACE Parking
President
Forever Balboa Park
CEO
Pasadena Community Foundation
CEO
Community Foundation of Mendocino County
President/CEO
St. Mary's Community Services
CEO
International Relief Teams
CEO*
Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos
CEO
San Diego Pride
Executive Director
University of San Diego
Executive Director, Wellness Center
Life Science Cares San Diego
Executive Director
San Diego Center for the Blind
CEO
Visual Effects Society
Associate Executive Director
San Diego Unified Port District
CEO
Rancho Santa Fe Foundation
CEO
Foundation for Animal Care and Education
Executive Director
Lifeline Community Services
CEO
California Bicycle Coalition
Executive Director
Cristo Rey San Diego High School
President
Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara
President & CEO
Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation
Managing Director of Development and Advancement
San Diego Foundation
Executive Director, San Diego Housing Impact Fund
Crisis House
Executive Director
San Francisco Bay University
President
USS Midway Museum
CEO
Diamond Educational Excellence Partnership
Executive Director
North Park Main Street
Executive Director
Elementary Institute of Science
Executive Director
Crossroads, Inc.
Executive Director
Professional Ski Instructors of America and American Association of Snowboard Instructors Western Division
CEO
Pacific Arts Movement
Executive Director
San Diego County Dental Society
Executive Director
San Diego LGBT Community Center
Deputy CEO
International Community Foundation
CEO
Townspeople
Executive Director
Wesley House
Executive Director
Episcopal Community Services
CEO
The Monarch School Project
CEO
The City of San Diego
Executive Director, Ethics Commission
Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos
CEO
Meals on Wheels
CEO
A Step Beyond
Executive Director
Price Pottenger Foundation
Executive Director
Barrio Logan College Institute
CEO
South County Economic Development Council
CEO
San Diego Audubon Society
Executive Director
Coronado Schools Foundation
CEO
Startup San Diego
Executive Director
Freedom Dogs
Executive Director
Voices for Children
CEO
Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County
CEO
San Diego Foundation
CEO
Rady Children’s Hospital Foundation
Deputy Executive Director
San Diego Cooperative Preschool
Executive Director
Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County
Executive Director
Visions Art Museum
CEO
Collaborations: Teachers and Artists (CoTA)
Executive Director
Natural High
Executive Director
Zero8Hundred
CEO
Goodwill Industries of San Diego
CEO
Downtown San Diego Partnership
CEO
Eastlake Educational Foundation
Executive Director
Susan G. Komen San Diego
CEO
Regional Task Force on the Homeless
CEO
Feeding San Diego
CEO
San Diego North EDC
CEO
United Way of San Diego County
CEO
Challenged Athletes Foundation
CEO
* Indicates at least two successful placements in this role.
Our Focus Areas
Great leadership drives meaningful change in every sector. We specialize in placing top executives in mission-driven organizations, including:
Arts & Culture
Education
Health & Human Services
Civic & Philanthropy
Environment & Animals
Public AgencyRoles We Support
Some search firms only conduct C-level searches. At Blair Search Partners, our goal is to help you access top talent for every role in your organization, including:
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Great leadership transforms organizations and the communities they serve. Whether you're searching for your next executive or building a leadership team that drives lasting impact, we’re here to help.
Find the right leader. Build a stronger organization.