Rooted in Faith, Built on Trust
For faith-based organizations, leadership is more than a role, it’s a calling. With deep experience in ministry and mission-driven settings, we help you find leaders who live your values, understand your community, and are prepared to lead with both conviction and care.
Values-Driven, Growth-Focused
Purpose and performance don’t have to compete. You care about both, and so do we. We help you find leaders who can scale your growth, shape your culture, and bring your values to life across teams, strategies, and everyday decisions.
Ready When You Are
If you’re looking for a leader who aligns with your values and vision, we’re ready to help you take the next step with clarity and confidence.
Our Commitment to Excellence
Finding the right leader takes more than process, it takes principle. These are the commitments we bring to every search, so you feel supported, informed, and confident from the first conversation to the final decision.
Purpose-Led Approach
Your mission and values guide the search, every step, every recommendation.
Deep Listening
You’ll feel heard. We tune into what you say, and what you don’t.
Transparent Communication
You’ll always know what’s happening, what’s next, and why.
Proven Process
No shortcuts, just a thorough, best-practice approach shaped by insight, diligence, and experience.
Inclusive Mindset
You’ll see diverse, qualified candidates who reflect your values and community.
Support Beyond the Hire
You’ll stay supported through onboarding, leadership growth, and the road ahead.
Trusted by Purpose-Driven Leaders
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“I have worked with a number of recruiters over the course of my lengthy career as a not-for-profit executive and as a Board Director. I can say with confidence that Nelson/Kraft & Associates is exceptional. Their commitment to client satisfaction from start to finish is apparent. Most importantly we found just the right candidate to help advance our work. I would recommend Nelson/Kraft & Associates without hesitation.”
Paula Roberts
Vice Chair, Alpha Canada Board of Directors
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“Finding a Dean of Business for Redeemer University’s School of Business was no small task. Nelson/Kraft found quality candidates and worked with us through the process to identify the right person for the role. Jeff Pitchford provided wisdom and guidance for our search team, helping us reach a collaborative decision with confidence.”
Peter Neumann
Vice President, Academic, Redeemer University
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“Executive leadership hiring is too important a task for us to handle entirely on our own. At Providence, we depend upon Nelson/Kraft to help us find the best available leaders so we can flourish in our mission. At this point, we feel like the folks at Nelson/Kraft are a part of our team, bought into our vision, and helping us find new levels of opportunity.”
Kent Anderson
President, ProviDENCE University College & Theological Seminary
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“These guys have it figured out! From the development of the position description to the marketing package and then the search. I have never worked with a better firm in over 25 years of not-for-profit management. They kept on track with the approved deadlines, and exceeded our expectations.”
Kurt H. Davis
Board Chair, Galcom International
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“Tabor Home Society thanks Mark Kraft of Nelson/Kraft & Associates for the sensitive way in which he assisted us in finding the right individual to lead Tabor Village as Executive Director through the next decade. Mark provided a slate of well-qualified applicants for the position and we were able to select the one that best fit our requirements. We have other senior management positions that need filling and appreciate his assistance.”
Vic Martens
Chair, Tabor Home Society
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“I have enjoyed engaging Nelson/Kraft to assist with executive and leadership recruitment. In this ever changing and challenging time during and post-pandemic, recruitment for senior leadership this is something that I do not have the in-house expertise or time to pursue. In addition to making the process painless and efficient, Nelson/Kraft captured the culture of our organization and leadership team. I am more than pleased with the outcome and now have a strong, thriving leadership team because of their help.”
Joy Parsons
CEO, Fair Haven Homes Society
