The Batten Group

The Batten Group is a premier national executive search and consulting firm specialising in nonprofit executive recruitment, healthcare leadership, higher education, and mission-based philanthropy. With over 75 years of combined experience in the nonprofit industry, The Batten Group has built an extensive network of top-tier talent and maintains deep relationships with both active and passive candidates seeking meaningful career opportunities. The firm provides comprehensive executive search solutions across all areas of leadership, including Chief Executive Officer, Executive Director, Chief Development Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Scientific Officer roles, whilst maintaining an unwavering commitment to culture fit, mission alignment, and board compatibility.

The Batten Group specialises in recruiting for nonprofit organisations, healthcare institutions, higher education establishments, and philanthropic organisations committed to making a difference in their communities. The firm has completed over 650 successful placements nationwide and is recognised as one of the top 10 executive search firms for women of colour by Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy. The company's approach is deeply rooted in diversity, equality, and inclusion, with over 85 percent of successful placements being women or leaders from underrepresented backgrounds. The Batten Group's team is certified in inclusive hiring practices and designs every search process with DEI principles at its core, ensuring that organisations build leadership teams reflecting the communities they serve.

Operating as a national firm, The Batten Group serves purpose-driven organisations across the United States from its headquarters in Matthews, North Carolina. The company distinguishes itself through a customised approach that removes 95 percent of the risk from executive hires, backed by an iron-clad guarantee and a proven track record of 92 percent client retention for additional searches. Beyond traditional executive search, The Batten Group offers candidate leadership development programmes and strategic consulting services, positioning itself as a long-term partner invested in organisational success, cultural transformation, and sustained mission impact.