Executive Search Firm RFP

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Request for Proposals (RFP) for Executive Search Services
Senior Administrative Officer & Chief of Staff
Hill Community Development Corporation, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The Hill Community Development Corporation invites proposals from qualified executive search firms to lead a national search for a Senior Administrative Officer & Chief of Staff. As Hill CDC continues to expand its real estate portfolio, policy influence, economic impact, cultural preservation initiatives, and institutional partnerships, we are strengthening our executive leadership structure to ensure disciplined execution and long-term sustainability. The Senior Administrative Officer & Chief of Staff will serve as a strategic partner to the President and CEO and as a senior member of executive leadership.

This individual will support governance, administrative and operational alignment, cross-departmental performance and delivery, and strategic initiatives. We are seeking an executive search firm with demonstrated experience recruiting senior leaders within nonprofit, community development, urban policy, or mission-driven real estate environments. Experience placing executive-level integrators, chiefs of staff, administrative and operational executives, or deputy leaders is strongly preferred.

Scope of Services
The selected firm will:Conduct stakeholder interviews to refine the leadership profile
Develop recruitment and outreach strategy
Market the opportunity nationally and regionally
Identify, vet, and present a diverse and highly qualified candidate slate
Manage interview process and candidate assessment
Conduct reference and background checks
Assist with offer negotiation, hiring and transition planning

The firm should demonstrate a clear commitment to inclusive recruitment practices and experience sourcing candidates with executive-level judgment and operational depth.
Proposal Requirements
Interested firms should submit:Firm overview and relevant executive search experience
Description of search methodology and candidate sourcing strategy
Examples of similar senior-level placements
Proposed timeline
Fee structure
Equitable search strategy and practices
Key personnel assigned to this engagement
Guarantee Period
 
Submission Details
Extended Deadline: June 15, 2026

Proposals will be reviewed as received. Please submit proposals here:
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Hill CDC operates at the intersection of community, capital, culture, and policy in Pittsburgh’s Historic Hill District of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. This leadership hire represents a significant investment in the leadership infrastructure and organizational excellence.
We welcome proposals from firms prepared to partner with us in identifying a leader capable of supporting complex community development work at-scale.