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We have developed an unrivalled understanding of the needs of not-for-profit organisations.


We pioneered executive search in the not-for-profit sector, taking the best of commercial headhunting and turning it into the right process needed for the sector. Many others have followed us but 30 years later that same honest and open approach we started tells us the not-for-profit sector appreciates and trusts us.

About Us
04/03/24
Head of Global Philanthropy
University of Manchester

“ We were delighted with having to make a difficult choice between 3 very appointable candidates. ”

Karen Heaton
Director of Human Resources
University of Manchester
29/04/24
Director of Human Resources
Shrewsbury School

“ Thank you so very much for all your good work, help and sage advice ”

Maša Amatt
Director of Development & Fellow
Gonville & Caius College Cambridge
04/03/24
Head of Marketing & Communications
Nottingham Hospitals Charity

“ I have dealt with many agencies and you are by far up there with the very best ”

Sarah Scott
Recruitment Business Partner Advancement
University of Sydney
13/05/24
Deputy Development Director
Oundle School

“ You really did a fantastic job and I'm glad we were able to work with you on it. ”

Tim Seamans
Director of External Relations
University of Liverpool
29/04/24
Head of Philanthropy Asia
University of Manchester

“ Jamie and I admired your style - professional, diligent, honest and emotionally intelligent ”

Will Hutton
Principal
Hertford College Oxford
25/03/24
Development Director
Pembroke College

“ Thank you very much for an excellent recruitment process, it was a great pleasure working with you. ”

Matt MacDougall
Development Fundraising Manager
Heart Foundation New Zealand
Director of Philanthropy
British Heart Foundation

“ We have a great team thanks to Execucare's support. ”

Celeste Bright
Development Director
Design Museum
Portfolio
Head of Major Gifts
Cambridge Arts Theatre

“ She is a wonderful asset to the team so thank you for all your work in bringing her to the Philharmonia ”

Jennifer Suggitt
Director of Development
Philharmonia
Portfolio
Director of Development
Capital Theatres

“ Execucare has done everything I’d hoped for, and more. Thank You! ”

TJ Rawlinson
Director of Development & Alumni Relations
Cardiff University
Portfolio
Director of Advancement
Dilworth School

“ I am very happy to recommend their work ... we were delighted with the whole process ”

Evangelia Henderson
Chief Executive
Breast Cancer Foundation NZ
Portfolio
Head of Fundraising
Living Paintings

“ Execucare do a brilliant job connecting charities with the right people and we're very grateful for their support ”

Ash Perrin
Founder
Flying Seagull Project
Portfolio
Executive Director of Alumni Relations & Development
Trinity College

“ Execucare were able to offer us frank benchmarking advice based on their knowledge of the sector, which was invaluable for decision-making ”

Alison Woolley
Director of Development & Alumni Relations
Goldsmiths University of London
Portfolio
Head of Development
Garden Museum

“ I have a lot of experience of working with executive search agents and found Mairi and her team at Execucare among the best ”

Chris Cobb
Pro Vice-Chancellor
University of London
Portfolio
Director of Advancement
University of Canterbury

“ I have no reservation in recommending their services to other organisations. ”

Mark Bentley
Director Alumni Relations & Development
University of Auckland
Portfolio
Head of Philanthropy
Royal College of Music

“ Execucare understood our requirement and delivered just what we wanted. ”

David Cleevely
Chairman
Raspberry Pi Foundation
Portfolio
Director of Development
Lady Margaret Hall

“ I have to say, I’ve got nothing but good things to say about Execucare after this whole process! ”

Frances Wheare
Director of Development
Hertford College Oxford
Portfolio
Development Director
Eltham College

“ We were pleased to have had the support and services of Execucare. ”

Deborah Swallow
Director
The Courtauld Institute of Art
Portfolio
Philanthropy Manager
Royal Horticultural Society

“ Execucare are a genuine pleasure to work with. ”

Gerald Ellison
Bursar
The Perse School
Portfolio
Head of Development
Dogs Trust Ireland

“ Execucare are valued supporters of CASE and the CASE Graduate Trainee Scheme. ”

Leigh Cleghorn
Deputy Director
CASE
Portfolio
Strategic Director of Principal Gifts
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

“ I couldn’t have asked for anymore. I don’t know how you manage it and know us so well - but you did it again! ”

Helen Walker
Deputy Director Philanthropy & Corporate Partnerships
Dogs Trust
Portfolio
Director of Development
Fitzwilliam College

“ A great recruit from a great recruiter! ”

Gail McIntyre
Fundraising Manager
Heart Foundation New Zealand
Portfolio
Director of Development
Southbank Centre

“ Execucare seek to cater to our specific needs and are a pleasure to work with. ”

Alison Traub
Executive Director of Development & Alumni Relations
University of Cambridge
Portfolio
Director of Development
Weizmann UK

“ Execucare have helped shape our team, finding great candidates for senior Philanthropy, Operations and Corporate Development roles. ”

Natasha Harris
Director of Development
The Old Vic
Portfolio
Philanthropy Manager
Chatsworth House

“ Thank you for putting together such an outstanding field of candidates - we were so impressed ”

Sarah Cook
Head of Major Gifts
King's College London
Portfolio
Director
Handel & Hendrix in London