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Sterling Search, Inc. is a women-owned, national boutique executive search firm established in 2002 and based in Southern California with offices in Costa Mesa, serving clients across the United States with a focused specialization in Healthcare, Nonprofit, and Education. Operating exclusively on a retained basis, the firm partners with boards, search committees, and senior leadership teams to place mission-driven leaders whose values and capabilities align with organizational goals. Sterling Search emphasizes transparency, milestone-driven deliverables, and realistic timelines, with a recruiting fee structure tied to mutually agreed milestones. Its team brings over 115 years of combined executive search and nonprofit experience, and has been recognized by Forbes as one of the best executive recruiting firms of 2020. The firms collaborative approach includes in-depth discovery with stakeholders to define responsibilities and success criteria, targeted research and outreach, regular candidate prospect reporting every three weeks, and rigorous qualification through in-person interviews and performance-based assessment. For client interviews, Sterling Search develops tailored evaluation frameworks, provides candidate briefing materials, facilitates first- and second-round search committee interviews, incorporates presentation components and electronic assessment tools, and conducts thorough reference checks. The firm also supports finalist engagements, including structured interview rounds, informal meetings, and offer negotiations to ensure long-term fit and acceptance. Sterling Searchs work spans healthcare and wellness nonprofits, community-based and philanthropic organizations, and educational institutions where placements significantly impact access, outcomes, and organizational effectiveness. Committed to advancing equity in leadership, the firm maintains a clear, consistent process, delivers proactive communication, and offers ongoing updates through a monthly search newsletter and a public list of current searches. By aligning purpose-driven organizations with exceptional leaders, Sterling Search enables clients to better meet community needs and fulfill their missions with lasting impact.
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