Leading Firm Recognized for its Commitment to Purpose-Led Placements and Diversity in Nonprofit Leadership
October 27, 2025
BETHESDA, MD – Charity Search Group (CSG) is proud to be recognized by Hunt Scanlon Media, the premier news source for executive recruiting, in its annual Top 70 Most Prominent Executive Search Firms Serving the Non-Profit Sector. The list highlights leading firms across North America that specialize in placing executive leaders and key roles within nonprofit and mission-driven organizations.
This milestone reflects Charity Search Group’s commitment to strengthening nonprofit leadership and advancing organizations that drive meaningful change. Led by President & CEO Mariya Yurukova—who brings over $20 million in fundraising experience and more than 200 nonprofit placements—the firm applies deep sector expertise and a mission-first approach to every search.
“We’re incredibly grateful for this recognition. Acknowledgments like this matter, especially in the nonprofit space,” said Mariya Yurukova, President & CEO of Charity Search Group. “What makes this work so meaningful is the opportunity to support such a broad range of missions and causes. We’ve been fortunate to build long-standing partnerships with organizations that trust us to help them grow their teams over time, and that’s something we’re truly proud of.”
In conjunction with the Top 70 announcement, the 2025 Hunt Scanlon Non-Profit Recruiting Special Issue featured an in-depth interview with Ms. Yurukova, titled “Purpose-Led Placements: Elevating Non-Profit Leadership with Precision and Care.” The article highlights Charity Search Group’s distinctive approach to executive search, which is grounded in authenticity, equity, and long-term leadership success:
- Nonprofit Expertise & Contextual Understanding – Leveraging CSG’s deep knowledge of the nonprofit sector and understanding of each organization’s mission and context, ensuring every hire aligns values and vision for long-term leadership success, rather than simply filling a role.
- Mission Alignment – Going beyond surface-level fit to assess how a candidate’s values, lived experience, and leadership style align with an organization’s mission and theory of change.
- Commitment to DEI – Embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion into every layer of the search process, with candidate shortlists that reflect at least 50 percent representation of the communities clients serve.
- Rigorous Evaluation – Conducting 360-degree organizational assessments and using a blend of behavioral interviews, leadership assessments, and work product exercises to identify leaders equipped for today’s and tomorrow’s challenges.
- Long-Term Success – Actively negotiating professional development, mentorship, and executive coaching as part of offer packages to ensure leaders are supported to succeed and thrive in their new roles.
About Charity Search Group
Charity Search Group is dedicated to strengthening nonprofit leadership by helping mission-driven organizations find the right leaders to achieve meaningful, lasting impact. With deep sector expertise and a commitment to diversity, equity, and mission alignment, CSG connects nonprofits with exceptional talent through a values-based search process—empowering leaders and organizations to advance their missions and transform their communities.
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