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Retained Recruitment for Nonprofit Fundraising & Development

Nonprofit development professionals build the philanthropic revenue that makes organisational missions possible. TFS places major gifts officers, annual fund managers, grant writers, and development directors at nonprofits, foundations, and educational institutions.

Retained Only 3 Roles Covered 21–40 Day Placement 90-Day Guarantee
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"We had been searching for a Major Gifts Officer for five months. TFS found us someone with a documented track record of closing seven-figure gifts at a comparable institution. She has already closed two major gifts in her first year."

— Dr. Rebecca S., VP of Advancement · Lakeside College

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220+Ed & Nonprofit Placements
21–40Days to Placement
96%1-Year Retention
90-DayGuarantee
4.9★Client Rating
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Roles We Place

Every Nonprofit Fundraising & Development Role — Through Retained Search

The Hiring Challenge

Nonprofit Fundraising & Development — Why Passive Outreach Is Essential

Major gifts officers with a documented track record of closing five- and six-figure gifts are among the most competitively recruited nonprofit professionals in any market. Every development organisation is looking for the same rare combination of donor relationship skill, persistent cultivation patience, and closing confidence.

  • Sector-specialist recruiter with genuine domain knowledge
  • Passive candidate outreach into active professional networks
  • Credential and licensure pre-screening before presentation
  • Real-time compensation benchmarking included
  • 21–40 average placement timeline
  • 90-day replacement guarantee on every placement
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At a Glance

3Distinct roles actively recruited
21–40Average placement timeline
96%One-year retention rate
90-dayReplacement guarantee

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All Roles

Every Nonprofit Fundraising & Development Role We Place

Every Day Your Nonprofit Fundraising & Development Role Goes Unfilled Has a Real Cost.

Retained recruitment delivers a pre-screened shortlist within 21–40 days. Free 25-minute consultation, no obligation.

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Common Questions

Nonprofit Fundraising & Development Recruitment — FAQ

We place Major Gifts Officer, Grant Writer / Grants Manager, Development Director, and more — individual contributors through director level.
Most nonprofit fundraising & development placements are completed within 21–40 business days. We provide a realistic estimate at the start and weekly written updates throughout.
Major gifts officers with a documented track record of closing five- and six-figure gifts are among the most competitively recruited nonprofit professionals in any market. Every development organisation is looking for the same rare combination of donor relationship skill, persistent cultivation patience, and closing confidence. A retained search means one dedicated recruiter works your role exclusively — passive outreach, credential screening, and curated shortlist.
Every permanent retained placement includes a 90-day guarantee. If the placed professional departs or is released within 90 days for covered reasons, we conduct a full replacement search at no additional fee.
Yes — real-time market compensation benchmarking is included in every retained engagement. We ensure your offer is positioned competitively before the first candidate conversation.
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