
Executive Search Services
Learn about our process and how we go beyond the expected to find leaders who align deeply with your mission and drive lasting impact.
Our Executive Search Process
More than a search. A system for success.
Stakeholder Engagement
We take the guesswork out of executive search by asking the people who know best. We meet with staff, board members, alumni, and community stakeholders to define the traits that matter most—then translate them into job criteria. We compress years of the grounded wisdom and challenges—whether that's rebuilding culture, navigating financial recovery, or scaling for greater impact.
Candidate Cultivation
Waiting for great leaders to find you isn’t an option. We find them. Our team builds a strategic, equity-centered recruitment plan and leads targeted outreach across our network of 100,000+ mission-driven professionals and nominators. From finance and operations to development, program design, and change management, we surface leaders with the right mix of experience, perspective, and readiness.
Candidate Screening & Assessment
We don’t just screen for experience—we assess for alignment. Every candidate goes through a transparent, competency-based process built around your organization’s specific needs. Using consistent, objective criteria, we surface the leaders who are ready to deliver on your mission—and only bring you the ones who truly fit.
Hiring Process Support
We bring discipline to the final stretch. From coordinating interviews to guiding due diligence, we support your team every step of the way. Our debriefs are grounded in best practices and clear criteria, so your decision is fair, transparent, and built to hold up under pressure.
Executive Search Funnel

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“I don't know where we would have been without Christina and her team. Their keen insight, strong network, and tireless work ethic were all invaluable to us. We couldn't have done it without Edgility.”
Erin O'Donohue
Search Committee Chair, Francophone Charter School of Oakland
"Each step of our search was so well thought out. It just made the entire experience feel effortless."
Hope Chinese Charter School
"[Edgility] demonstrated exceptional communication, patience, and collaboration throughout the process. [They] went above and beyond."
Build Hope, Inc
"[We] appreciated Edgility's in-depth process to make sure we got the best candidate. Everyone we worked with was wonderful."
Georgia Charter School Association
“I am honored to write a testimonial for the [Edgility] team and only hope my words will be able to convey what an outstanding job they did for us. Not only did we have a tough role to fill originally, but also we asked them to shift mid-stream and add another position and they managed that thoughtfully and efficiently. They also took so much time to understand our community and our culture as well as were so open to working closely and collaboratively with any and all of our stakeholders. We are so appreciative to them for helping us find fabulous administrators.”
Wanny Hersey
Bullis Charter School
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Executive Search
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Real Results, Lasting Impact
More than a search. A system for success.
90%
Executive Search engagements result in successful hires
16
Weeks from job post to offer acceptance
65%
of Executive Search Clients return to Edgility for additional services
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Common Questions About Leadership Recruitment
What does Edgility Search help us with?
Edgility Search provides full-service executive recruitment for mission-driven organizations. We help you define what kind of leadership your organization needs, engage stakeholders, reach diverse candidates, and manage every step of the hiring process—from sourcing through final selection.
What happens if the leader we hire doesn’t work out?
We stand behind our Executive Search placements. If your hire leaves within six months (and the role hasn’t changed), Edgility will re-run the search at no extra cost—as long as all payments were made on time. Our hire guarantee reflects our commitment to long-term leadership success.
How long does the Executive Search process take?
Our comprehensive leadership recruitment process typically takes around four months. We handle stakeholder engagement, outreach, screening, and interview coordination—keeping the search moving while allowing your team to focus on their day-to-day work.
What’s included in your Executive Search services?
Our tailored services include stakeholder interviews, role scoping, outreach to a diverse candidate pool, screening and evaluation, candidate presentations, interview planning, and offer support. We bring structure, strategy, and insight to every stage of your Executive Search.