Nonprofit Executive Search

Trusted Guidance for Transformational Leadership

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For over 35 years, James Abruzzo has led executive searches for some of the most respected organizations in the nonprofit, cultural, and philanthropic sectors. As Vice Chair of DHR Global, James has recruited CEOs and senior leaders for performing arts centers, international NGOs, foundations, associations, and museums across the globe.

His approach is strategic, discreet, and deeply aligned with mission—built on decades of experience, a global network, and a nuanced understanding of leadership in nonprofit institutions.

What Sets James Apart

Areas of Expertise

James has successfully placed leaders in a wide range of mission-driven institutions, including:

Arts & Culture Organizations

Universities and Independent Schools

International Relief and Development NGOs

Foundations and Philanthropic Institutions

Aquariums, Zoos, and Museums

Diversity-focused and community-based nonprofits

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