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NextGroup partners with Chicago’s nonprofits to recruit, place, and develop the mission-driven leaders who power your work — from executive searches to fractional support and career coaching. We don’t do cookie-cutter. We do relationships.
12,000+
Nonprofit Professionals in Our Network
100+
Nonprofit Organizations Served
187
Candidates Successfully Placed
Sectors We Serve
Our Services
NextGroup provides an array of recruiting and staffing services to meet the needs of nonprofits at various sizes and stages. Each offering was developed based on the situations and requirements of clients. We evolve as you do, and will continue to do so.
Retained search for executive and senior leadership roles, run end-to-end by senior recruiters.
Experienced leaders who stabilize and advance your organization through transitions and growth.
Skilled professionals for defined initiatives — finance, development, operations, and more.
Compassionate transition support for departing staff and practical guidance for your team.
One-on-one coaching that helps mission-driven professionals advance with clarity and confidence.
Programs and peer forums that grow the leaders your mission depends on.
Our Approach
Unlike many firms that parachute in promising a “national” reach, we are embedded in the community — bringing localized knowledge, deep local networks, and an understanding of culture, climate, and stakeholder needs across the Chicagoland nonprofit sector. As a founding member of the Impact Network, we bring together nonprofit CEOs and teams to network, provide professional development, and understand pressing issues and opportunities.
Our average placement timeline is 3 months — half the industry average — with leaders who stay and scale.
You’ll work directly with seasoned experts every step of the way, and our custom approach means a dedicated partner by your side to answer questions, offer advice, and guarantee your satisfaction.
We go beyond job boards. Our extensive network is positioned to find aligned, top-performing leaders who aren’t actively looking but are the perfect fit.
Every search is designed to build a strong, diverse candidate pool and eliminate bias in hiring.
We don’t just source talent — we guide your team through every stage of the process with clarity and confidence.
Every placement is backed by our satisfaction guarantee and replacement coverage.
Proven Track Record
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Amy Ravi
CEO, ExtendMed
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Carolyn Dolezal
CEO, Committee of 200
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Sol Anderson
CEO & President, Evanston Community Foundation
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Linda Tucker
Chief Development Officer
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Find the right executive — faster, smarter, and with less stress. Our high-touch, mission-aligned search process delivers top-tier leaders in just three months on average. Tell us what you’re looking for and we’ll map the path forward.
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