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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
15/04/24
Director of Philanthropy
British Heart Foundation

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

Maša Amatt
Director of Development & Fellow
Gonville & Caius College Cambridge
07/05/24
Associate Director of Development
Nottingham Hospitals Charity

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

David Cleevely
Chairman
Raspberry Pi Foundation
13/05/24
Deputy Development Director
Oundle School

“ Execucare are highly professional and know the market well, and are a firm I would certainly recommend. ”

Richard Anthony
Bursar
Jesus College Cambridge
29/04/24
Director of External Relations
Ark

“ 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
Fundraising Manager Girls Rights UK
Plan International UK

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

Will Hutton
Principal
Hertford College Oxford
Portfolio
Director of Philanthropy
Cambridge Arts Theatre

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

Karen Heaton
Director of Human Resources
University of Manchester
Portfolio
Head of Individual Giving
Royal Horticultural Society

“ 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
Head of Development
Auckland Museum

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

Celeste Bright
Development Director
Design Museum
Portfolio
Head of Philanthropy
Benenden School

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

TJ Rawlinson
Director of Development & Alumni Relations
Cardiff University
Portfolio
Trusts & Foundations Manager
Chatsworth House Trust

“ 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
SOAS University of London

“ I had no hesitation in asking Execucare for support in the recruitment of three highly specialist roles for The National Gallery ”

James Beardsworth-Shaw
Head of Commercial Services
The National Gallery
Portfolio
Head of Strategic Philanthropy
University of Glasgow

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

Leigh Cleghorn
Deputy Director
CASE
Portfolio
Head of Global Philanthropy
University of Manchester

“ 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
Philanthropy Director
Auckland Foundation

“ I am delighted with the results and have no hesitation in recommending Execucare. ”

Norman Barrett
Chief Executive
Worldwide Cancer Research
Portfolio
Executive Head UK Office
St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital Group

“ 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
Portfolio
Director of Development
The Leys

“ Execucare are a genuine pleasure to work with. ”

Gerald Ellison
Bursar
The Perse School
Portfolio
Director of Development
Royal Northern College of Music

“ Thank you for the amazing job you did to help us recruit such fabulous team members ”

Susan Glasgow
Chief Executive Officer
Variety
Portfolio
Director of Development
Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

“ Execucare have been a pleasure to work with and they have guided us through this recruitment process seamlessly and professionally ”

Ralph Elika
Director
Liston College
Portfolio
Senior Philanthropy Manager
Royal Horticultural Society

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

Evangelia Henderson
Chief Executive
Breast Cancer Foundation NZ
Portfolio
Development Director
Oxford Playhouse

“ 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
Global Director of Philanthropy
R&A

“ 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
Deputy Development Director
Wadham 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
Portfolio
Head of Marketing & Communications
The Lowry

“ It was due to Execucare’s network that I believe we have selected an outstanding candidate. ”

Amanda Stanes
Director of Advancement
Auckland Grammar School
Portfolio
Head of Development
National Museums Scotland

“ Everyone at Execucare are so professional and thorough. I would recommend you in a heartbeat ”

Farah Williamson
Director of Gulf & Strategic Partnerships
Plan International Canada
Portfolio
Director
Handel & Hendrix in London