Why Choose Scion Executive Search


Scion Executive Search is a national retained nonprofit executive search firm specializing in search leadership for nonprofit organizations, foundations, and educational institutions.


We are honored to be regarded as a trusted leader in nonprofit executive search by more than one thousand respected organizations and foundations across the United States. Our success is grounded in a steadfast commitment to integrity, discretion, and excellence in service. At Scion Executive Search, we deliver tailored, mission-aligned leadership solutions that support long-term impact and organizational strength. As a national retained executive search firm dedicated exclusively to the nonprofit sector, we take pride in providing personalized search services that reflect the unique values and goals of each client. We welcome the opportunity to partner with your organization.

Our Executive Search Strategies

At Scion Executive Search, our values guide every search we lead. We provide comprehensive, efficient, and proven executive search strategies designed to deliver outstanding results. As trusted advisors in nonprofit leadership hiring, we are proud to consistently exceed expectations and raise the standard in retained search.

Our reputation is built on the strength of the relationships we have cultivated with nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, government agencies, universities, and mission-driven corporations nationwide. Each client engagement provides exclusive access to our national and regional executive networks, connecting you to a diverse pool of highly qualified leadership candidates.

We approach each search with a deep understanding of your organization’s mission, culture, and unique staffing needs. From executive leadership in social services to foundation executives, we stand ready to deliver exceptional talent who will move your mission forward with purpose and impact.

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Our Network

With offices and staff across the nation, our team of search principals, executive recruiters, and support staff is prepared to support your search. We have built long-standing relationships with industry leaders across the US to build an exclusive, robust, and vast candidate network for our client partners. We look forward to serving our clients and talent to make powerful employment matches!

The Scion Executive Search candidate networks derive from four distinct areas:

(1) Our established private network of executive leaders.

(2) The nonprofit and foundation sector as a whole.

(3) Mission focused executive corporate leadership.

(4) Board members/start-up executives seeking to cross over into the nonprofit sector full-time.