Executive Search & Onboarding
Find, onboard, and retain transformative leaders.
Find the right leaders and set them up for success
Cascadia's Executive Search & Onboarding service goes beyond the search to ensure alignment, readiness, and long-term impact. We partner with boards and leadership teams to attract mission-aligned executives, facilitate a values-driven selection process, and design onboarding experiences that accelerate integration, trust, and performance.
From crafting the right position profile to guiding stakeholder engagement and transition planning, we bring structure, insight, and clarity to every step—so your new leader hits the ground running and stays on course long-term.
WHo WE SERVE
➤ Local and State NPO's and NGO's
➤ Boards of Directors and Hiring Committees
➤ Public Agencies and Municipalities
➤ Mission Driven Businesses Navigating Leadership Transition or Succession planning
Discover the Cascadia Difference
Tailored Search Process
Proven methods and processes identify candidates aligned with your values, mission, and goals.
Search Strategy & Candidate Outreach
Ensure new leaders integrate quickly, with clear expectations and cultural fit.
Board & Hiring Committee Support
Trust a team with a proven track record of placing executive leaders across nonprofit and private sectors—hiring leaders who bring immediate impact and long-term alignment.
Transition & Onboarding
Supportive approach to ensure your new executive is set up to succeed and has the tools to grow with your organization.
Our Services Include:
Leadership Role Design & Readiness Assessment
Collaborate with your board and stakeholders to define the ideal leadership profile that aligns with your mission and strategic objectives. Assess organizational readiness and identify leadership priorities before the search begins.
Executive Search & Candidate Outreach
Utilize our extensive network and tailored recruitment strategies to help you manage a values-aligned, equity-informed search process from start to finish, including compelling job materials, conducting targeted outreach, and screening candidates to find leaders who match your mission, culture, and role requirements.
Rigorous Screening & Evaluation
Conduct structured interviews, leadership assessments, and thorough reference checks to ensure the right fit.
Process Guidance & Selection Support
Manage the hiring process to keep top candidates engaged and guide your hiring team through a fair, inclusive, and confident decision-making process using structured tools, interview support, and facilitation to help you evaluate candidates and reach consensus.
Onboarding Strategy & Transition Support
Develop tailored onboarding programs that address your organization’s specific culture, goals, and establish a focused plan that secures early wins, fosters key relationships, and sets strategic momentum for long-term impact. Provide new executive confidential coaching and transition support, if needed, to navigate challenges, build trust with stakeholders, and lead with clarity from day one.
Request Customized Services
Explore additional services based upon your needs with a complimentary discovery call.
Our Process
Click on each phase to see how our structured approach guides your organization from assessment to alignment, helping you lead with clarity, intention, and impact.
Identify Needs & Position Profile
Define the characteristics and skills of the ideal candidate through stakeholder input, role clarity, and alignment with your strategic goals. Craft the job description and position profile for the role.
Search Strategy & Candidate Outreach
Manage a values-aligned, equity-conscious, and documented search process—from outreach, screening, team engagement to final interviews.
Board & Hiring Committee Support
Provide guidance, tools, and facilitation to support consistent, unbiased decision-making and candidate evaluation.
Transition & Onboarding
Design customized onboarding plans to ensure early wins, relationship building, and role clarity from day one. Identify need for additional support (coaching, consultation, etc.).
Let’s Find Your Next Leader!
Ready to start your Executive search? Contact us today to learn how we can support your leadership transition.