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 that meet the moment and shape 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. Environment, Conservation, + Sustainability 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 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, + 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 83% Of our searches in 2025 were 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 Georgetown University President Eduardo Peñalver, JD, MA Read More New York University Leonard N. Stern School of Business Dean Bharat Anand, PhD Read More UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health Dean and Vice Chancellor for Medical Affairs Nita Ahuja, MD, MBA Read More University of Michigan Medical School Dean Thomas Wang, MD Read More Hammer Museum Director Zoë Ryan Read More The Hotchkiss School Head of School Anne Bruder, PhD Read More Morehouse College President F. DuBois Bowman, 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 Healthcare, Academic Medicine, + Health Sciences Director Seattle Children's Hospital and Research Institute, Center for Global Infectious Disease Research Higher Education Assistant Vice President for Career and Professional Development University of Notre Dame Arts + Culture Director of Artistic Planning Francis Winspear Centre for Music and Edmonton Symphony Orchestra Leadership Insights + Newsroom View All 2026-05-11 Remembering Arnold J. “Arnie” Miller We are deeply saddened to share the passing of our colleague and friend Arnold J. “Arnie” Miller. News Article Image Isaacson, Miller 2026-03-24 2 minute read Cam Patterson Joins Isaacson, Miller’s Healthcare Practice as a Senior Advisor Isaacson, Miller (IM) is pleased to welcome Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA, as a Senior Advisor in our Healthcare Practice. Press Release Image Katie Rockman and Berkley Braden 10 minute read 10 Components of a Successful Head of School Search Finding a new head of school is a consequential turning point. The decision goes far beyond filling a role—it’s a critical opportunity to pause, take stock of the school today, and set bold aspirations for what lies ahead. News Article PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement Image
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.
Environment, Conservation, + Sustainability 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 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, + 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
Healthcare, Academic Medicine, + Health Sciences Director Seattle Children's Hospital and Research Institute, Center for Global Infectious Disease Research
Higher Education Assistant Vice President for Career and Professional Development University of Notre Dame
Arts + Culture Director of Artistic Planning Francis Winspear Centre for Music and Edmonton Symphony Orchestra
2026-05-11 Remembering Arnold J. “Arnie” Miller We are deeply saddened to share the passing of our colleague and friend Arnold J. “Arnie” Miller. News Article Image
Isaacson, Miller 2026-03-24 2 minute read Cam Patterson Joins Isaacson, Miller’s Healthcare Practice as a Senior Advisor Isaacson, Miller (IM) is pleased to welcome Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA, as a Senior Advisor in our Healthcare Practice. Press Release Image
Katie Rockman and Berkley Braden 10 minute read 10 Components of a Successful Head of School Search Finding a new head of school is a consequential turning point. The decision goes far beyond filling a role—it’s a critical opportunity to pause, take stock of the school today, and set bold aspirations for what lies ahead. News Article PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement Image