Cook Silverman Search

About Us

Cook Silverman Search is a retained search firm focused on senior executive positions for nonprofit organizations. Our client base represents a broad range of organizations, including independent schools, universities, conservation and environmental organizations, health care, social service, social justice, museums, science, animal welfare, faith-based organizations, and the arts. We are committed to providing ethical and exceptional service to every client we serve. We know thousands of professionals in nonprofit organizations throughout the United States, enabling us to help connect the best candidates with the right positions.

Cook Silverman takes our role in combating the discriminatory factors that influence barriers many of our candidate’s face very seriously.
These include barriers influenced by historical and institutional factors, particularly racial bias and the gender gap.

We approach our work by acknowledging and valuing the intersections of race/ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, and ability.

Victoria and Pam at Stanford
circa 1989

Recent Placements

Cook Silverman brings more than two hundred combined years of nonprofit experience, spanning all aspects of development, advancement, communications and marketing, and executive management. Our team includes individuals who have served as executive directors, development and marketing directors and other senior positions in nonprofits, and therefore have unique knowledge and abilities to evaluate skill sets of nonprofit executives. We have worked in the positions our clients hope to fill, which gives us a distinctive perspective on evaluation of the candidates.

With over 550 searches successfully completed in the last twenty plus years, Cook Silverman has a long record of success: a deep bench of senior management, fundraising, marketing, finance, and communications, program and HR executives, and strong connections within the nonprofit sector that makes us one of the most effective search firms in the business. In addition to our years of experience in the field, our team takes an approach that ensures we have our pulse on the market and an in-depth understanding of the needs of our clients, the potential pool of candidates, and the best methods to reach them.

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Our Team

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Cook Silverman brings more than two hundred combined years of nonprofit experience, spanning all aspects of development, advancement, communications, and executive management. Our team includes individuals who have served as executive directors, development and marketing directors and other senior positions in nonprofits, and therefore have unique knowledge and abilities to evaluate skill sets of nonprofit executives.

We have worked in the positions our clients hope to fill, which gives us a unique perspective on evaluation of the candidates.

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Solutions And Expertise

Talent is at a premium in the nonprofit space and many candidates can move quickly into new positions, receiving multiple offers in the same week. Cook Silverman ensures top talent connects with our clients and has a great recruiting experience.

Cook Silverman brings more than one hundred years of nonprofit experience, spanning all aspects of development, advancement, communications and marketing, and executive management. Our team includes individuals who have served as executive directors, development and marketing directors and other senior positions in nonprofits, and therefore have unique knowledge and abilities to evaluate skill sets of nonprofit executives. We have worked in the positions our clients hope to fill, which gives us a distinctive perspective on evaluation of the candidates.

With over 400 searches successfully completed in the last twenty years, Cook Silverman has a long record of success: a deep bench of senior management, fundraising, marketing and communications, and strong connections within the nonprofit sector that makes us one of the most effective search firms in the business. In addition to our years of experience in the field, our team takes an approach that ensures we have our pulse on the market and an in-depth understanding of the needs of our clients, the potential pool of candidates, and the best ways to effectively reach them.

Solutions
  • Assessment
  • Board Services
  • Career Services
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Executive Coaching
  • Executive Search
Industries
  • Associations
  • Cultural Arts
  • Cultural Arts
  • Foundations
  • Non-Profits
  • Social Service/Social Justice
Functions
  • CEO/President
  • CFO
  • Communications/PR
  • COO
  • Development
  • Marketing
  • Program Management

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News Briefings

Cook Silverman Search Seeking New Leader Piedmont East Bay Children’s Choir

Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search is currently seeking a new executive director for Piedmont East Bay Children’s Choir (PEBCC). This executive will lead PEBCC’s mission, strategic vision, and financial sustainability while fostering an inclusive and innovative organizational culture. The executive director reports directly to the board of directors and works in close partnership with the artistic director.

Cook Silverman Search Assists Cancer Support Community San Francisco Bay Area with CEO Search

Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search has helped to recruit Lucinda Bazile as the new CEO of the Cancer Support Community San Francisco Bay Area. “I am honored to join Cancer Support Community at such a pivotal time for the organization,” said Ms. Bazile. “My passion for health equity and cancer support services is deeply personal and

Cook Silverman Search Retained by Ploughshares to Recruit Executive Director

Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search has been selected by Ploughshares to lead in its hunt for a new executive director. This executive will provide strategic leadership, operational oversight, and guidance across all departments while supporting the president and board chair. This executive-level role involves fostering organizational alignment, developing strategic partnerships, and ensuring the achievement of Ploughshares’ mission

Cook Silverman Search Seeking New CEO for the Cancer Support Community San Francisco Bay Area

Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search was recently retained by the Cancer Support Community San Francisco Bay Area to lead in its hunt for a new CEO. The incoming leader will be responsible for pursuing the organization’s mission and strategic objectives, including growing the organization and strategic objectives including but not limited to growing the organization in

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Press Releases

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