Montague & Associates is a boutique executive search firm focused on C-suite recruitment and advisory for foundations and other nonprofits.
With over 21 years of executive search experience, our team combines a zeal for helping mission-driven organizations with proven recruiting processes and exclusive access to candidates you won’t find anywhere else.
Founder Mary Lee Montague and her team of “Sheros” will help you find the ideal visionary leader for your work. Let us help you accomplish your mission.
Let’s discuss your foundation’s leadership needs.
Let’s discuss your foundation’s leadership needs.
Montague & Associates is a boutique executive search firm focused on C-suite recruitment and advisory for foundations and other nonprofits.
With over 21 years of executive search experience, our team combines a zeal for helping mission-driven organizations with proven recruiting processes and exclusive access to candidates you won’t find anywhere else.
Founder Mary Lee Montague and her team of “Sheros” will help you find the ideal visionary leader for your work. Let us help you accomplish your mission.
"I’m passionate about working with my clients to find who they really need. I’m a mover and shaker. I like to get things done, and I want to help you do the same. Let me take on the search so you can get back to your normal daily work. I’ll be your personal, trusted advisor, guiding you throughout the process."
- Mary Lee Montague
Purpose-driven and invested in your foundation’s success
Mary Lee has long been active in various areas of philanthropy and nonprofit development and has been a board member in several organizations. That experience in leadership and the grantmaking process, combined with her expertise in executive search, has made Mary Lee a trusted voice among foundation leaders and board members nationally.
She’s invested in discovering the purpose driving each client and understanding their mission. She and her team will take the time to study your specific situation and develop a strategy based on the role’s unique challenges and requirements.
Exclusive access in your executive search
Our extensive experience working with foundation leadership and boards has provided the Montague & Associates team with a vital appreciation of the information each client needs to make a decision. We provide exclusive access to search partners, candidates, leadership assessments, and other optional services like CEO onboarding and retirement planning.
Whether you’re seeking your next CEO, President, Executive Director, CFO, COO, CDO, CIO, CMO, Program Officer, or anything in between, we’re here to serve you in the best ways we can—with highly personalized attention and expert advice.
A sampling of past foundation executive search clients
