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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
04/03/24
Head of Global Philanthropy
University of Manchester

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

Karen Heaton
Director of Human Resources
University of Manchester
29/04/24
Director of Human Resources
Shrewsbury School

“ Execucare provided a highly professional and supportive service during a recent search. ”

Nicole Newman
Fundraising Consultant
Old Royal Naval College
11/03/24
Transformational Philanthropy Manager
University of Manchester

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

Leigh Cleghorn
Deputy Director
CASE
11/03/24
Philanthropy Manager Innovation
University of Manchester

“ Thanks for all your work on this role - it’s been a smooth process and you’ve presented great candidates! ”

Bridget Beaurepaire
Head of Culture, People & Impact
Starship Foundation
04/03/24
Head of Marketing & Communications
Nottingham Hospitals Charity

“ Execucare do a brilliant job connecting charities with the right people and we're very grateful for their support ”

Ash Perrin
Founder
Flying Seagull Project
07/05/24
Associate Director of Development
Nottingham Hospitals Charity

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

Maša Amatt
Director of Development & Fellow
Gonville & Caius College Cambridge
15/04/24
Director of Philanthropy
British Heart Foundation

“ 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 Major Gifts
Cambridge Arts Theatre

“ Execucare are a genuine pleasure to work with. ”

Gerald Ellison
Bursar
The Perse School
Portfolio
Director of Development
Capital Theatres

“ 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
Director of Advancement
Dilworth School

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

Will Hutton
Principal
Hertford College Oxford
Portfolio
Head of Fundraising
Living Paintings

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

Evangelia Henderson
Chief Executive
Breast Cancer Foundation NZ
Portfolio
Executive Director of Alumni Relations & Development
Trinity College

“ 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
Philanthropy Director
Auckland Foundation

“ 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
Executive Head UK Office
St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital Group

“ Execucare seek to cater to our specific needs and are a pleasure to work with. ”

Alison Traub
Executive Director of Development & Alumni Relations
University of Cambridge
Portfolio
Director of Development
The Leys

“ Execucare took time to truly understand our role, our culture and priorities. ”

Susan Shutter
Pro Vice Chancellor & Director of Human Resources
Regent’s University London
Portfolio
Director of Development
Royal Northern College of Music

“ We were pleased to have had the support and services of Execucare. ”

Deborah Swallow
Director
The Courtauld Institute of Art
Portfolio
Director of Development
Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

“ I couldn’t have asked for anymore. I don’t know how you manage it and know us so well - but you did it again! ”

Helen Walker
Deputy Director Philanthropy & Corporate Partnerships
Dogs Trust
Portfolio
Senior Philanthropy Manager
Royal Horticultural Society

“ I was pleased with how you represented the candidates and each of their strengths, things to look out, etc ”

Barbara Cathcart
Chief Executive
Nottingham Hospitals Charity
Portfolio
Development Director
Oxford Playhouse

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

David Cleevely
Chairman
Raspberry Pi Foundation
Portfolio
Global Director of Philanthropy
R&A

“ A great recruit from a great recruiter! ”

Gail McIntyre
Fundraising Manager
Heart Foundation New Zealand
Portfolio
Deputy Development Director
Wadham College

“ 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
Head of Marketing & Communications
The Lowry

“ 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
Head of Development
National Museums Scotland

“ 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
Director
Handel & Hendrix in London

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

Richard Anthony
Bursar
Jesus College Cambridge
Portfolio
Head of High Value Fundraising Support Services
Dogs Trust