Non-Profit
Merraine partners with nonprofit organizations, foundations, and boards to recruit senior leaders during periods of growth, leadership transition, and strategic change. Our nonprofit executive search work focuses on roles where leadership decisions directly impact mission delivery, governance effectiveness, fundraising strength, and long-term organizational sustainability.
Areas of Expertise
Mission Continuity & Executive Transitions
We place executive and senior leaders who safeguard mission continuity, mitigate executive transition risk, and align leadership capability with long-term organizational strategy.
Board Governance & Fiduciary Responsibility
We partner closely with boards to strengthen governance, uphold fiduciary responsibility, and ensure leadership decisions reinforce donor confidence, organizational resilience, and future growth.
Funder Dynamics & Stakeholder Trust
With deep nonprofit sector expertise, we understand funder dynamics and stakeholder expectations—connecting organizations with leaders who build trust, inspire confidence, and drive sustainable impact.
Nonprofit Executive Roles We Recruit For
Chief Executive Officer
Executive Director
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Development Officer
Chief Advancement Officer
Vice President of Development
Chief Program Officer
Vice President of Development
Chief Program Officer
Chief Strategy Officer
Vice President of Finance & Administration
Chief People Officer / Head of People & Culture
Director of Institutional Giving
Chief People Officer / Head of People & Culture
Director of Institutional Giving
Head of Facilities / Building Operations
Vice President of Programs
Head of Philanthropy
Vice President of Finance
Head of Philanthropy
Vice President of Finance
6,386+
Positions Filled
Helping organizations grow with the right talent.
97.3%
Retention Rate
Proving long-term satisfaction and trust.
1,736+
Clients Served
Building lasting partnerships across industries.
25+
Years of Service
Delivering expertise every step of the way.
The Merraine Approach
The Merraine Approach is built on partnership, precision, and perspective, bringing decades of experience and a proven executive search process that aligns the right leaders with the right opportunities to transform organizations.
Precision
Partnership
Expertise
Execution
We connect leading organizations with exceptional talent.
Testimonials
"We’re beyond grateful for Joel Paul Group’s partnership and can’t recommend them highly enough to any organization looking for exceptional, heart-driven recruitment support!"
Madison Bader Rosen
President , Camp JORI
"We have now had the privilege of working with the Joel Paul/Merraine Group for more than two decades."
Rachel Wolf
CEO, American Committee Shaare Zedek Hospital
"Merraine Group is more than a recruitment firm—they’re a true partner for growth and leadership development."
Paul Glasser
EVP, Touro University
"Merraine Group is the go-to partner for healthcare leadership recruitment, ensuring not just a hire but a strategic addition to your team."
Brian Forrest
CHRO, Cayuga Medical
"If you’re looking for healthcare executive recruitment with measurable results, Merraine Group is the answer."
Candice Sareli
CMRO, Memorial Healthcare
"The leaders they helped us hire have been instrumental in improving patient care and operational efficiency."
Sherri Carter
VP, Augusta Health
"Thanks to their expertise, we’ve seen significant improvements in financial performance and innovation across our organization."
Tom Hayes
CFO, Ridgecrest Regional
"They took the time to understand our mission and connected us with someone who not only had the right skills but also shared our passion for making a difference. "
Brian Parchesky
CEO, Together for Youth (Berkshire)
"Their personalized approach ensured we had the right people to steer the organization toward success."
Selina Hoflund
CHRO, Wyoming Medical Center (Retired)
"They understood our business and challenges better than any other firm I’ve worked with"
Rob D’Urso
CEO, ISDIN (formerly)
"Merraine is the partner you want when success is the only option."
Jeff Seals
VP, Teoxane
"Their process wasn’t just thorough—it was thoughtful and aligned perfectly with our goals."
Ann Croskrey
CFO, Oak Valley Health
"After two interviews, we hired the candidate to fill a position we had been looking to fill for over a year."
Curtis Lam
President, HydroScience
"We’re beyond grateful for Joel Paul Group’s partnership and can’t recommend them highly enough to any organization looking for exceptional, heart-driven recruitment support!"
Madison Bader Rosen
President , Camp JORI
"We have now had the privilege of working with the Joel Paul/Merraine Group for more than two decades."
Rachel Wolf
CEO, American Committee Shaare Zedek Hospital
"Merraine Group is more than a recruitment firm—they’re a true partner for growth and leadership development."
Paul Glasser
EVP, Touro University
"Merraine Group is the go-to partner for healthcare leadership recruitment, ensuring not just a hire but a strategic addition to your team."
Brian Forrest
CHRO, Cayuga Medical
Behind Merraine is a leadership team of founders, investors, and operators who have grown companies to billion-dollar scale, transformed industries, and redefined executive search. Their combined experience in entrepreneurship, operations, and healthcare ensures every client benefits from leaders who know what it takes to build lasting success.
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Non-profit
Permanent
On-Site
Vice President of Philanthropy
$145,000
Annual salary *
Fairfield County, CT
Non-profit
Permanent
On-Site
Vice President of Philanthropy
$145,000
Annual salary *
Fairfield County, CT
Non-profit
Permanent
On-Site
Vice President of Philanthropy
$145,000
Annual salary *
Fairfield County, CT
Non-profit
Permanent
On-Site
Vice President of Philanthropy
$145,000
Annual salary *
Fairfield County, CT
Non-profit
Permanent
On-Site
Vice President of Philanthropy
$145,000
Annual salary *
Fairfield County, CT
Non-profit
Permanent
On-Site
Vice President of Philanthropy
$145,000
Annual salary *
Fairfield County, CT
Non-profit
Permanent
On-Site
Vice President of Philanthropy
$145,000
Annual salary *
Fairfield County, CT
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