Not just qualified for the job.
Energized by your mission.

Experience our conscientious executive search process designed for mission-driven organizations 

We find qualified candidates who are motivated to further your cause.

The next leader for your organization must…

 

    1. Thrive in solving your unique challenges
    2. Understand your environment
    3. Feel personally connected to what you stand for

… or they probably won’t last. And you’ll be back to square one of your executive search, again.

 

At NextDeavor, we intimately understand the challenges our clients face when it comes to executive search, and we’ve designed a process specifically for mission-driven organizations like yours. 

Recent social-sector placements

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Meet your executive Search &

Nonprofit specialists

Chris Nguyen

Mikkell Roeland

With over a decade of experience within the recruiting industry and over 20 years of experience in leadership development, Chris has led executive roles in companies such as Robert Half, Randstad, Tatum, and Adecco Group while leading Executive Engagement Searches. 

Chris has continued to deepen his roots in our local communities by joining affiliations and volunteering with other educational institutions and nonprofits. Chris currently sits on the Executive Board for Lifelong and is a standing Advisory Member for Lake Washington Technology School. 

Chris received his BA from California State University Los Angeles where he focused on Interpersonal Communication and is currently pursuing his MBA program at City University Seattle with a focus in Human Resources and Finance.

Mikkell brings over two decades of consulting and client engagement experience spanning private industry and the nonprofit sector. 

Since relocating to the Pacific Northwest in 2010, Mikkell has focused her efforts on recruiting, client engagement, and consulting. She initially worked for the Adecco group of companies acquiring clients and recruiting for professionals in accounting, finance, and technology. In 2016, she transitioned from contingency search to working on retained executive searches for nonprofits, foundations, and socially responsible companies.

Mikkell earned her BA from Cornell University and has spent most of her professional career on the west coast. She is currently a Tukwila, Washington resident who volunteers with several nonprofits and is serving a five-year term as a Cohort Advisor for the Magic Cabinet Foundation.

Chris Nguyen

With over a decade of experience within the recruiting industry and over 20 years of experience in leadership development, Chris has led executive roles in companies such as Robert Half, Randstad, Tatum, and Adecco Group while leading Executive Engagement Searches. 

Chris has continued to deepen his roots in our local communities by joining affiliations and volunteering with other educational institutions and nonprofits. Chris currently sits on the Executive Board for Lifelong and is a standing Advisory Member for Lake Washington Technology School. 

Chris received his BA from California State University Los Angeles where he focused on Interpersonal Communication and is currently pursuing his MBA program at City University Seattle with a focus in Human Resources and Finance.

Mikkell brings over two decades of consulting and client engagement experience spanning private industry and the nonprofit sector. 

Since relocating to the Pacific Northwest in 2010, Mikkell has focused her efforts on recruiting, client engagement, and consulting. She initially worked for the Adecco group of companies acquiring clients and recruiting for professionals in accounting, finance, and technology. In 2016, she transitioned from contingency search to working on retained executive searches for nonprofits, foundations, and socially responsible companies.

Mikkell earned her BA from Cornell University and has spent most of her professional career on the west coast. She is currently a Tukwila, Washington resident who volunteers with several nonprofits and is serving a five-year term as a Cohort Advisor for the Magic Cabinet Foundation.

Find your next visionary executive

Our Innovative Process

AI-powered search + strategic market research + competitive positioning

Background Discussions

Our team meets with you to determine what your goals for your open position are and get a feel for the culture of your company

Detailed Position Profile

We take your input to create a detailed, illustrated job profile that tells your story and stands out from the competition.

AI-powered initial search

Our AI tech gets to work, identifying, reaching out to, and following up with candidates. It’s faster and more extensive than manual searches to boost the chances of securing a perfect candidate.

Conversations with candidates

Your recruiter has honest conversations with our short-list of candidates to pinpoint who the best matches are and weed out poor culture fits, tire kickers, or those who lack proven skills.

Candidate presentation

We advocate for our top choices to show you why we believe they will be great additions to your team beyond what you see on their resume.

Closing & post-placement support

As the top candidates go through your interview and hiring process, we’re there to get in front of anything that could jeopardize placement — like another offer on the table.

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