McCormack+Kristel

McCormack + Kristel is a national retained executive search firm with 33 years of excellence in discovering transformational leadership talent for mission-driven organisations. The company specialises exclusively in executive recruitment for the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors, bringing decades of recruiting expertise, organisational and leadership development consulting, and nonprofit experience to every client engagement. McCormack + Kristel was founded as one of the first diversity-focused executive search firms, with core principles centred on diversity, equity, and inclusion embedded throughout their practice and client relationships.

The firm serves nonprofit organisations and philanthropic institutions across the United States, connecting mission-driven organisations with top-tier executives who ignite impact. McCormack + Kristel's expertise spans executive leadership placements including Chief Executive Officer roles, Chief Development Officer positions, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer roles, and board recruitment and expansion services. The company has successfully placed leaders across diverse sectors including HIV and AIDS services, mental health and suicide prevention services, LGBTQ+ advocacy organisations, animal welfare, homelessness prevention, and faith-based institutions.

Clients choose McCormack + Kristel for their client-centred, research-driven strategy, professional discretion, and commitment to values-aligned recruitment processes. The firm is distinguished by its effective processes, comprehensive candidate vetting, strategic networking capabilities, and ability to surface exceptional candidates from beyond traditional networks. McCormack + Kristel has earned recognition on the Forbes America's Best Executive Recruiting Firms list and maintains a reputation for delivering thoughtful, high-calibre executive search partnerships that result in transformative leadership placements for nonprofit and philanthropic organisations nationwide.