ABOUT OUR PRACTICE

Unique focus on philanthropy, community affairs and corporate responsibility

Martha Montag Brown & Associates LLC is a nationally known, full-service executive search practice and one of the few with a unique focus on philanthropy, community affairs, and corporate responsibility. We are one of the only search firms in the country that specialize in these areas. We are a boutique firm and work personally on each search we take on. Foundations and companies are our most frequent client and we have worked on dozens of searches for senior leadership and key staff positions President & CEO, Vice Presidents, Directors, Program Officers and others. We are executive search professionals who have also held senior positions in foundation and corporate social responsibility environments. We have an exceptional track record of identifying and placing diverse candidates.

The following are areas of particular strength when it comes to how we make the best match between the client and the right candidate for the job. These are many of the reasons why we have clients that come back to us to do additional searches for them:

Deep Knowledge of the Field.

In addition to our experience in executive search, we have worked directly in the field. Martha Montag Brown headed a corporate foundation, directed a global community affairs department and has worked with non-profits professionally and personally for more than 25 years. Elissa Kittner is a corporate social responsibility consultant who has worked in corporate and non-profit settings for the last 20 years.

Extensive Networks and Contacts.

We have extensive networks and contacts that draw upon our professional experiences and broad relationships with senior leaders in the field, former colleagues, and prior search placements. We maintain a database of thousands of targeted sources in corporate, foundation and non-profit positions ranging from executive directors and program officers to leaders in corporate public affairs and community affairs. We also have specialized contacts in the areas of corporate social responsibility, health, education, children/youth/families, social justice, international development, and environmental affairs.

A Commitment to Diversity.

We have an exceptional track record in identifying and placing diverse candidates and have strong relationship in diverse communities through professional relationships and affinity groups. Our results speak for themselves. More than 50% of our searches have been placements of persons of color and more than 50% have been women.

Customized Approach.

Every search is unique and every client has their own special needs whether it is the expertise and background needed for the position, a particular fit within a work environment, or desired interpersonal skills and leadership style. We have found that it is highly effective to develop an outreach strategy that is tailored for each individual search.

Excellent Customer Service.

We love what we do and it shows we have a strong track record of being able to attract top notch candidates and connect them to challenging, compelling jobs in the field. We jump into any new search with energy and enthusiasm and are highly selective about the searches we take on. We believe in customer service and we get high marks from our clients in this area.

Available and Accessible.

As a small practice, we make ourselves available and accessible to our clients 24/7. We also work on all of the searches directly ourselves. For every search, we handle all the sourcing, outreach, candidate interviews and reference checking personally.

Exceptional Listening/Questioning Skills.

We are exceptionally good at listening to our clients and asking the right questions so that we can hit the ground running. We ask a lot of questions up front so that we really know what the client is looking for.

Track Record of an On-Target First Slate of Candidates.

We also have an excellent track record of producing an excellent slate of candidates that is a strong fit within the organization. We are skilled at making the match between candidates and the hiring organization in terms of qualifications and cultural fit. If a client modifies the job requirements during a search we adapt quickly. We are flexible and focused on meeting the client s needs.

Excellent and Regular Communicators.

This is a particular strength. We provide regular, detailed reports to the client, and let the candidate know throughout the process where they stand. Clients have commented that they very much appreciate the clarity, frequency and type of communication we provide through the process.

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