Excellence, Integrity + Impact Human + Social Services / General Civic Sector Insight, Diversity, Leadership Our Experience 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. Our ClientsOur clients in the human services sector care for our society’s most vulnerable populations and include child protective services, behavioral healthcare organizations, developmental disabilities providers, agencies serving low-income families, the homeless, the adjudicated, and more. Additionally, we have addressed the leadership recruitment needs of nonprofits across various sectors and civic institutions, including economic and community development organizations, faith-based institutions, associations, and government agencies. Through longstanding partnerships we have developed an intimate understanding of how strong, smart, and purposeful leaders advance our clients’ unique missions, and we deeply appreciate the important role that community-based human services organizations and national nonprofits and civic institutions play in strengthening our society. Our Commitment We recruit leaders who are passionate about the work and approach leadership with innovative strategies to meet not only the challenges of today, but also the challenges of the future. Outstanding Leaders Our Latest Results View All Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries Inc., Vice President of Mission Services Shannon Teles Read More Northside Center for Child Development President & Chief Executive Officer Vikki Pryor, JD Read More Massachusetts Port Authority Chief Executive Officer Richard Davey Read More The New York Foundling Chief Program Officer Molly Eagan Read More East Bay Community Action Program President and CEO Rilwan K. Feyisitan, Jr Read More The Pine Street Inn Deputy Director April Stevens Read More REACH Beyond Domestic Violence Executive Director Amarely Gutiérrez Oliver Read More Community Resources for Justice Crime and Justice Institute, Vice President and Executive Director Spurgeon ‘Kenny’ Kennedy Read More United Way of Greater Cleveland President and CEO Sharon Sobol Jordan Read More Previous Next Experience + Dedication Evidence of Impact 58% Women Placements In 2023, 58% of our Human + Social Services practice’s placements identified as women. 33% POC Placements In 2023, 33% of our Human + Social Services practice’s placements were people of color. 300+ Searches Since our founding, we have conducted more than 300 searches in Human + Social Services. 40+ Years of Experience + Results We understand the characteristics that define visionary, inclusive, and effective leaders capable of guiding our clients to a successful future. How to Think Differently Insights View All Searchcast An IM Conversation with Marcus Allen Marcus Allen's personal connection to the BBBS mission, how Bigs and Littles have adapted to connecting virtually, and his dedication to increasing representation of women, people of color, and members of the LGBTQ community among leadership and staff. Searchcast An IM Conversation with Lisa Tepper Bates A conversation focused on United Way's nationally recognized 2-1-1 service, the role United Way of Connecticut has played in the state’s vaccine roll out, Lisa’s call for more partnership and collaboration amongst nonprofits, and her vision for the organization as it continues to respond to the evolving needs of Connecticut residents. Searchcast An IM Conversation with Kevin Fee Major changes that have occurred in the human services sector over the past decade, the biggest challenges facing human service organizations in coming years, and the increase of mergers and acquisitions occurring within the sector and their implications for these organizations. Lead the Future Open Searches View All Dean Human + Social Services / General Civic Sector The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine See Details Chief Operating Officer Human + Social Services / General Civic Sector The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh See Details Executive Director Higher Education | Human + Social Services / General Civic Sector Louisville Institute See Details Executive Director Human + Social Services / General Civic Sector American Library Association See Details Chief Executive Officer Human + Social Services / General Civic Sector Columbus House, Inc. See Details President Human + Social Services / General Civic Sector | Social Justice + Advocacy National Center for State Courts See Details Executive Director Healthcare, Academic Medicine + Health Sciences | Human + Social Services / General Civic Sector Health Access See Details President and Chief Executive Officer Human + Social Services / General Civic Sector Child & Family See Details Executive Director Human + Social Services / General Civic Sector Nationalities Services Center See Details From the very beginning of this search to its ultimate conclusion, you guided us with your experience, wisdom, and insight in remarkable ways. Most importantly, you did it with grace and utmost professionalism. Board Chair | JCC Greater Boston Louis Grossman | IM Client Next Previous
Community Resources for Justice Crime and Justice Institute, Vice President and Executive Director Spurgeon ‘Kenny’ Kennedy Read More
Searchcast An IM Conversation with Marcus Allen Marcus Allen's personal connection to the BBBS mission, how Bigs and Littles have adapted to connecting virtually, and his dedication to increasing representation of women, people of color, and members of the LGBTQ community among leadership and staff.
Searchcast An IM Conversation with Lisa Tepper Bates A conversation focused on United Way's nationally recognized 2-1-1 service, the role United Way of Connecticut has played in the state’s vaccine roll out, Lisa’s call for more partnership and collaboration amongst nonprofits, and her vision for the organization as it continues to respond to the evolving needs of Connecticut residents.
Searchcast An IM Conversation with Kevin Fee Major changes that have occurred in the human services sector over the past decade, the biggest challenges facing human service organizations in coming years, and the increase of mergers and acquisitions occurring within the sector and their implications for these organizations.
Dean Human + Social Services / General Civic Sector The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine See Details
Chief Operating Officer Human + Social Services / General Civic Sector The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh See Details
Executive Director Higher Education | Human + Social Services / General Civic Sector Louisville Institute See Details
Executive Director Human + Social Services / General Civic Sector American Library Association See Details
Chief Executive Officer Human + Social Services / General Civic Sector Columbus House, Inc. See Details
President Human + Social Services / General Civic Sector | Social Justice + Advocacy National Center for State Courts See Details
Executive Director Healthcare, Academic Medicine + Health Sciences | Human + Social Services / General Civic Sector Health Access See Details
President and Chief Executive Officer Human + Social Services / General Civic Sector Child & Family See Details
Executive Director Human + Social Services / General Civic Sector Nationalities Services Center See Details
