Nonprofit Chief Operating Officer Search Services

Mercy Retirement & Care Center; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Scion Executive Search is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) for a nonprofit organization. The COO will oversee operations, enhance financial stewardship, and build high-performing teams to drive long-term sustainability and impact. An exceptional leader with strong strategic insight and operational excellence is desired to lead organizational transformation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in nonprofit or executive leadership roles.
• Ability to drive transformation and scalability in operations.
• Strong communication and team-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and streamline operational processes across departments.
• Implement strategies for organizational growth and efficiency.
• Lead and develop high-performing teams.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Insight

Operational Excellence

Efficiency Optimization

Financial Stewardship

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration or related field

Executive leadership training

Job description

We Connect Mission-Driven Organizations To Exceptional Operational Leadership.

At Scion Executive Search, we specialize in placing high-impact Chief Operating Officers (COOs) who bring the leadership, strategic insight, and operational excellence needed to propel nonprofit organizations forward. Our award-winning firm has a proven track record of successfully recruiting top-tier operational executives who align with our clients’ missions and long-term objectives.

Whether you need a leader to optimize operations, drive efficiency, scale organizational impact, or spearhead transformational change, we provide tailored, consultative executive search solutions designed to deliver exceptional results.

Why Partner with Scion Executive Search for Your COO Search?

1. Deep Nonprofit Expertise & National Talent Network

We have built our business on years of expertise and the relationships we’ve cultivated with nonprofit leaders across various sectors. Leveraging our expansive national network, we connect organizations with top-performing operational executives who have a proven ability to lead, optimize, and scale nonprofit operations.

2. A Strategic & Consultative Approach

As experts in nonprofit COO executive search, we take a deeply strategic and consultative approach to identifying and securing the right operational leader for your organization. From the very beginning, we work closely with your decision-makers to align resources, establish clear expectations, and define success metrics—ensuring a seamless and efficient hiring process.

Our search process goes beyond resumes and technical qualifications. We focus on finding a leader who embodies the strategic vision, leadership style, and operational expertise necessary to drive long-term success. Through in-depth analysis of your organizational needs, we curate a slate of top-tier candidates who not only possess the experience to enhance efficiency and growth but also align with your culture, mission, and long-term goals.

By leveraging our proven executive search methodology, we identify exceptional nonprofit COOs who bring a dynamic mix of leadership, innovation, and operational excellence, ensuring they are well-positioned to make a lasting impact on your organization.

We leverage a data-driven, research-backed executive search methodology that has successfully placed over one thousand nonprofit leaders. Our process ensures:
Thorough candidate vetting – assessing experience, leadership style, fit, and strategic vision
Confidential, nationwide outreach to engage top-tier talent actively and passively considering new opportunities
Comprehensive candidate evaluations, including in-depth interviews and reference checks
Full transparency and partnership throughout every stage of the search

4. Nationally Recognized Excellence

Scion Executive Search has been nationally recognized for our expertise and outstanding service by:

• Inc. 5000 – Fastest-Growing Companies
• The Business Times – Top Executive Recruiting Firm
• ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing – Client Satisfaction Award

Our reputation for excellence is built on a history of delivering elite nonprofit leadership talent that drives meaningful, lasting impact.

Let’s Find Your Next Exceptional COO

With Scion Executive Search, you gain a dedicated, award-winning search partner with a deep commitment to helping nonprofits find game-changing operational leaders.

If you’re ready to secure a COO who will elevate your nonprofit’s impact, contact us today to discuss your search needs.

The COO is the driving force behind nonprofit operations—responsible for executing strategy, streamlining processes, optimizing teams, and ensuring long-term sustainability. The right COO can:

Transform operations for efficiency and scalability
Enhance financial stewardship and organizational sustainability
Build and lead high-performing teams
Foster cross-functional collaboration between departments
Implement innovative systems and technologies

At Scion Executive Search, we understand the complexities of nonprofit leadership. Our search process ensures you secure an operations leader who is not just qualified but is the right strategic partner for your executive team.

A High-Caliber Talent Slate for COO Search

Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional operational leadership talent to our client partners. In every COO search, we focus on building a strong, well-qualified slate of candidates with the strategic expertise, operational excellence, and leadership acumen needed to drive organizational success. Our process ensures that companies have access to top-tier executives who bring the vision and execution capabilities required to optimize performance and growth. Learn more about our approach to identifying world-class COOs here.

Our Vast National Operational Executive Candidate Network(s) Include Leadership Within:

Nonprofits

Associations

Foundations

Philanthropic Organizations

Educational Institutions (Universities, Private & Public Schools)