Talent Strategy
Meet Mariya
Mariya Yurukova is a nonprofit executive search leader and people-strategy advisor with over a decade of experience supporting boards and senior leaders through hiring, leadership transitions, and organizational change. She is the Founder and CEO of Charity Search Group, a nationally recognized, nonprofit-exclusive executive search firm named a Hunt Scanlon Top-70 Nonprofit Executive Search Firms.
Mariya has led 130+ executive and senior-level placements across North America, with a strong track record in CEO/ED, development, and board-facing roles. Her work is known for high retention, values alignment, and equity-centered outcomes. She holds an MBA and her background spans fundraising, governance, and talent strategy within complex nonprofit environments.
Through People Strategy Calls, Mariya provides confidential, practical guidance to boards and executive leaders navigating hiring decisions, team structure, succession planning, and leadership fit. Each session delivers clear insights, grounded frameworks, and actionable next steps tailored to an organization’s mission, stage, and goals.
The People Strategy Session
The People Strategy Call offers on-demand, strategic support for nonprofit leaders navigating people-centered decisions. Whether you’re anticipating a leadership transition, unsure how to structure a new role, or just need a sounding board for your hiring process, we’re here to help. With decades of experience in the nonprofit sector and a broad perspective on the challenges faced by nonprofits today, we are here to help you navigate strategic decisions, one issue at a time.
Here are examples of what you can use the call for:
- Gain clarity on team structure, roles, or decision-making dynamics during times of change
- Strategically prepare for leadership transitions, whether planned or unexpected
- Align your board and staff around key organizational priorities or upcoming shifts
- Strengthen internal processes related to onboarding, accountability, or culture-building
How it works:
- Sign-up for a Strategy call
- Investment: $200 USD per hour or bundle 3-sessions at a special rate
- You’ll be taken to a page to book a 60-minute Zoom video call with Mariya Yurukova
- You’ll receive a brief intake form to share your key questions in advance
- After the call, you’ll get a brief recap with high-level recommendations and relevant tools or templates if applicable
