Civic institutions sustain a vital democracy. Their success is our mission. WHAT WE DO Civic institutions sustain a vital democracy. Their success is our mission. WHAT WE DO Civic institutions sustain a vital democracy. Their success is our mission. WHAT WE DO Civic institutions sustain a vital democracy. Their success is our mission. WHAT WE DO Civic institutions sustain a vital democracy. Their success is our mission. WHAT WE DO We partner with clients to solve their most demanding leadership challenges. As trusted strategic advisors, we recruit transformational leaders with a proven record of excellence, integrity, and impact. Explore the Clients We Serve Our consultants bring extensive expertise to help our clients build leadership teams to guide the future. Advancement + Fundraising Our advancement practice supports the full range of organizations across the civic sector. Arts + Culture Isaacson, Miller partners with arts and culture organizations whose missions celebrate creativity, innovation, education, public service, and audience engagement. Conservation + Environment We have a deep, longstanding record serving international, national, regional, and urban conservation and environmental organizations as well as funders supporting these groups. Healthcare, Academic Medicine + Health Sciences Our record recruiting senior administrative leaders for multi-faceted roles in healthcare, academic medicine, and health sciences, is based on continuous appraisal of an increasingly complex sector. Higher Education With more than half our work devoted to university and college leadership, we have the nation’s largest and most diverse practice in higher education, spanning academic administration and functional leadership. Human + Social Services / General Civic Sector From our earliest days Isaacson, Miller has supported and empowered the country’s leading human and social services organizations, as well as nonprofits and civic institutions committed to revitalizing and strengthening the fabric of communities. International Isaacson, Miller relies on a global network stretching throughout North and Central America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia to serve our domestic and international clients. Philanthropy We have served hundreds of foundations across the country in searches for CEOs, senior program and administrative leaders, and trustees. PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement Isaacson, Miller’s PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement practice is well known for the breadth of our expertise and impact. Science, Technology, and Society We have recruited leaders for the most respected and impactful scientific organizations in the nation. Social Justice + Advocacy Empowering social justice + advocacy organizations is a fundamental focus of the firm’s work. Our Track Record 99% Client satisfaction score, reflecting our high-touch approach and our relentless pursuit of excellence 80% Of our searches are for returning clients, reflective of our enduring relationships 40+ Years of results and experience across the nonprofit sector 250+ Professionals serving mission driven organizations nationally and internationally Client Results View All New York University Leonard N. Stern School of Business Dean Bharat Anand Read More UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Dean and Vice Chancellor for Medical Affairs Nita Ahuja, MD, MBA Read More Middlebury College President Ian Baucom, PhD Read More Howard University President Ben Vinson III, PhD Read More New York University President Linda G. Mills, JD, LCSW, PhD Read More Massachusetts Port Authority Chief Executive Officer Richard Davey Read More American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania Executive Director Michael Lee Read More Previous Next Mission-driven organizations are leading drivers of a healthy and sustainable society. They see great opportunities to improve the world around them; they also face complex challenges. We help our clients build and maintain leadership teams capable of looking ahead, while addressing real and present issues. CONNECT WITH US MEET OUR TEAM Current Searches View All Chair, Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology Healthcare, Academic Medicine + Health Sciences University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine See Details Director of the Center for Engagement in Disability Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Healthcare, Academic Medicine + Health Sciences | Higher Education University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Health Professions See Details Dean Higher Education University of Michigan-Flint, School of Management See Details Leadership Insights + Newsroom View All How Colleges Can Perfect On-Site Interviews Key strategies for leaving a positive and lasting impression on candidates when conducting on-site interviews. Introducing IM Academic Strategic Advisors Discover how our seasoned team supports academic leadership in achieving strategic progress at the intersection of mission and resources. Meeting the Moment During the Science and Tech Revolution Explaining the increased demand for inaugural roles in STEM and how to hire a well-rounded leader.
Advancement + Fundraising Our advancement practice supports the full range of organizations across the civic sector.
Arts + Culture Isaacson, Miller partners with arts and culture organizations whose missions celebrate creativity, innovation, education, public service, and audience engagement.
Conservation + Environment We have a deep, longstanding record serving international, national, regional, and urban conservation and environmental organizations as well as funders supporting these groups.
Healthcare, Academic Medicine + Health Sciences Our record recruiting senior administrative leaders for multi-faceted roles in healthcare, academic medicine, and health sciences, is based on continuous appraisal of an increasingly complex sector.
Higher Education With more than half our work devoted to university and college leadership, we have the nation’s largest and most diverse practice in higher education, spanning academic administration and functional leadership.
Human + Social Services / General Civic Sector From our earliest days Isaacson, Miller has supported and empowered the country’s leading human and social services organizations, as well as nonprofits and civic institutions committed to revitalizing and strengthening the fabric of communities.
International Isaacson, Miller relies on a global network stretching throughout North and Central America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia to serve our domestic and international clients.
Philanthropy We have served hundreds of foundations across the country in searches for CEOs, senior program and administrative leaders, and trustees.
PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement Isaacson, Miller’s PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement practice is well known for the breadth of our expertise and impact.
Science, Technology, and Society We have recruited leaders for the most respected and impactful scientific organizations in the nation.
Social Justice + Advocacy Empowering social justice + advocacy organizations is a fundamental focus of the firm’s work.
UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Dean and Vice Chancellor for Medical Affairs Nita Ahuja, MD, MBA Read More
Chair, Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology Healthcare, Academic Medicine + Health Sciences University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine See Details
Director of the Center for Engagement in Disability Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Healthcare, Academic Medicine + Health Sciences | Higher Education University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Health Professions See Details
How Colleges Can Perfect On-Site Interviews Key strategies for leaving a positive and lasting impression on candidates when conducting on-site interviews.
Introducing IM Academic Strategic Advisors Discover how our seasoned team supports academic leadership in achieving strategic progress at the intersection of mission and resources.
Meeting the Moment During the Science and Tech Revolution Explaining the increased demand for inaugural roles in STEM and how to hire a well-rounded leader.