Established in 1993, McCormack + Kristel is a national retained executive search firm with expertise in discovering transformational leadership talent for mission-driven organizations. We know that visionary leaders fuel innovation, nurture creativity, and inspire action, and we are passionate about connecting our nonprofit and philanthropic clients with top-tier executives who ignite impact.

Because we believe in the power of purpose to create a more just and equitable world, our practice is focused exclusively on the social impact sector. Our team of talent acquisition experts, board leaders, and former nonprofit executives has a nuanced understanding of the leadership challenges and opportunities unique to these organizations, and we know how to find leaders who can navigate complex landscapes and advance missions. We excel at discovering leaders who share our client’s values and have the proven skills to drive meaningful change.

Since the earliest days of our practice, long before diversity, equity, and inclusion were buzzwords, we have held an enduring commitment to sourcing candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives; presenting inclusive candidate panels; and conducting equitable evaluation and selection processes. Today, we are proud to be one of the nation’s leading diversity-focused search firms supporting client organizations to build more dynamic, innovative, and engaged leadership teams.

Integrity is core to our firm’s values and exemplified in each relationship and every aspect of our process. Our client and candidate engagements are characterized by transparency and respect, and trust is earned and kept by maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality, providing candid feedback, and sharing informed insights.