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Empowering missions through the power of people

“Empowering missions through the power of people” is more than a slogan on our website. It is a promise we strive to fulfill every day. When you partner with us, your search becomes ours. We fully invest in it and will not rest until you have the right person in place to help your organization flourish.

What drives you drives us.

Peña Search focuses on placing leaders in mission-driven organizations. We are passionate about contributing to your work and helping you thrive. We understand how important culture, inclusion, environment, and goals are to your success. We take a hands-on approach to gain in-depth knowledge of your organization and of every candidate we consider for your position.

We understand you.

In addition to more than 60 years of collective recruiting experience, the Peña Search team brings unique personal experience working in both nonprofit and for-profit sectors. We understand the specific requirements of executive-level roles because we have held some of the very roles we now help others fill. We leverage that knowledge to serve our client organizations and advance their beliefs and values. We have been in your shoes many times, so we understand the challenges you face and the goals you aspire to. We will take every step with you to get you where you want to be.

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The power of inclusion. A culture of caring.

A wide range of perspectives strengthens nonprofit organizations and advances mission impact. Teams that reflect the communities they serve are better equipped to make sound decisions, navigate complexity, and achieve effective, sustainable outcomes. We apply these principles in our work and partner with nonprofit leaders and boards as they think intentionally about building leadership teams prepared for today’s evolving challenges.

An inclusive, collaborative workplace supports staff engagement and well-being while enabling organizations to deliver higher-quality programs and services. Through its nonprofit-focused executive search and advisory work, Peña Search helps organizations identify and place leaders with the experience, judgment, and perspective to advance mission and stewardship.

We’d love to help your organization take its next steps — one person at a time.

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We understand you.

In addition to more than 60 years of collective experience in executive recruiting, the Peña Search team brings unique personal experience working in both nonprofit and for-profit sectors. We understand the specific requirements of executive-level roles because we have held some of the very roles we now help others fill. We leverage that knowledge to serve client organizations and promote their beliefs and values.

We have been in your shoes many times, so we understand the challenges you face and the goals you aspire to. We will take every step with you to get you where you want to be.

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The SAFE Alliance Taps Peña Search to Find Chief Development Officer

The SAFE Alliance (SAFE) recently retained Peña Search to lead in its search for a new chief development officer. Holly Sherman Peña and Carlos González Peña are leading the assignment. The chief development officer is a critical member of SAFE’s executive and senior leadership teams. In collaboration with the CEO and others, the CDO will help co-create,

Peña Search Recruits CEO for the Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity

Peña Search has assisted in the recruitment of Ashley Brundage as the new CEO of the Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity. Travis Hillier and Cindy Maloney led the assignment. “We are thrilled to welcome Ashley O. Brundage to Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity as our new, and first woman CEO; she is a force for good with a proven

Peña Search Finds New Leader for the Human Rights Initiative of North Texas

Peña Search has assisted in the recruitment of Shalaina Abioye as the new executive director of the Human Rights Initiative of North Texas (HRI). Bill Holston recently stepped down from his role after 11 years at the helm. Travis Hillier and Cindy Maloney led the assignment. Ms. Abioye joins HRI with more than a decade of experience leading immigrant-and-refugee-serving agencies.

Peña Search Seeks New Leader for Human Rights Initiative of North Texas

Peña Search has been retained by the Human Rights Initiative of North Texas (HRI) to head its search for a new executive director. Bill Holston is stepping down from his role after 11 years at the helm. Travis Hillier and Cindy Maloney are leading the assignment.  HRI is seeking a dynamic successor to compassionately lead a committed team

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