Excellence, Integrity + Impact Social Justice + Advocacy Insight, Diversity, Leadership Our Experience Supporting social justice and advocacy organizations is a fundamental focus of the firm’s work. We believe deeply that civic institutions sustain a vital democracy. Our ClientsWe partner with advocacy organizations across numerous fields of interest, including community and economic development, social justice and human rights, racial equity, democracy and voting rights, health care, and conservation. We deeply appreciate the commitment social justice and advocacy organizations bring to addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges, and we have strong connections to a network of leaders who are at the forefront of advancing social change in our nation. Leadership is an essential element in effecting positive systemic change; we are prepared and motivated to find exceptional leaders who are equipped to meet the challenge. Our CommitmentOur founders established Isaacson, Miller when civic institutions rarely used executive search firms. Since then, we have become one of the leading search firms serving this sector. The firm’s track record in social justice and advocacy, as well as our foundational and lived commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, is part of what initially draws many to join Isaacson, Miller. Outstanding Leaders Our Latest Results View All NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund Inc., Director of Policy Demetria L. McCain, JD Read More Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center President Viviana Abreu-Hernández, PhD Read More Families USA Executive Director Anthony Wright Read More American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania Executive Director Michael Lee Read More NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund Thurgood Marshall Institute, Director Karla McKanders, JD Read More University of California Los Angeles, School of Law, Executive Director for the Center on Reproductive Health, Law and Policy Melissa Goodman Read More Previous Next Experience + Dedication Evidence of Impact 47% Women Placements In 2023, 47% of our practice's placements identified as women. 77% POC Placements In 2023, 77% of our practice's placements were people of color. 375+ Searches Since our founding, we have conducted more than 375 searches for Social Justice + Advocacy organizations. 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 Searchcast A Conversation with Reggie Shuford - Executive Director, NC Justice Center An exploration of a 25+ year career advancing racial and social justice. Searchcast An IM Conversation with Robin Steinberg A conversation with Robin Steinberg, Founder & CEO, on the history and founding mission of The Bail Project, and how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the criminal legal system Lead the Future Open Searches View All Chief Executive Officer PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement | Social Justice + Advocacy The Forum for Youth Investment See Details Vice President for Marketing and Communications Advancement + Fundraising | Social Justice + Advocacy The Boston Foundation See Details Deputy Chief of Police Higher Education | Social Justice + Advocacy University of Maryland, Baltimore, Police and Public Safety See Details President Human + Social Services / General Civic Sector | Social Justice + Advocacy National Center for State Courts See Details Thank you all for a truly wonderful job helping us navigate a complicated search. We were delighted with the final four candidates, and we are thrilled with the choice we have made. Board Chair | Everyday Democracy Miles Rapoport | IM Client Next Previous
NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund Thurgood Marshall Institute, Director Karla McKanders, JD Read More
University of California Los Angeles, School of Law, Executive Director for the Center on Reproductive Health, Law and Policy Melissa Goodman Read More
Searchcast A Conversation with Reggie Shuford - Executive Director, NC Justice Center An exploration of a 25+ year career advancing racial and social justice.
Searchcast An IM Conversation with Robin Steinberg A conversation with Robin Steinberg, Founder & CEO, on the history and founding mission of The Bail Project, and how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the criminal legal system
Chief Executive Officer PreK-12 Education + Education Improvement | Social Justice + Advocacy The Forum for Youth Investment See Details
Vice President for Marketing and Communications Advancement + Fundraising | Social Justice + Advocacy The Boston Foundation See Details
Deputy Chief of Police Higher Education | Social Justice + Advocacy University of Maryland, Baltimore, Police and Public Safety See Details
President Human + Social Services / General Civic Sector | Social Justice + Advocacy National Center for State Courts See Details