About the Firm
The people behind the search.
Woodhouse Search LLC, founded in 2009, serves mission driven organizations in education, foundations, social justice, arts and culture and other nonprofit sectors. By design, our firm is friendly, small, agile, accountable, and energetic. We are personally engaged in each search we conduct and have a high-touch service model.
140+
Placements
84%
Retention over 4 years
<90
Days average time to fill
Consultant, Woodhouse Search LLC
Laurie Woodhouse.
Laurie Woodhouse is a seasoned executive search professional with over twenty-five years of experience in identifying and placing top leadership talent. She began her career in London, working with renowned global search firms Spencer Stuart and Heidrick & Struggles, where she collaborated closely with corporate clients to secure C-suite executives.
In 2008, Laurie returned to the U.S. as Executive Director of Talent Management for the Indiana University Foundation. In 2009, she founded Woodhouse Search LLC, a successful nonprofit search practice dedicated to delivering leadership talent that aligns with and enhances the mission of the organizations she serves.
She holds an MS from the School of Informatics and a B.A. in Liberal Arts from Indiana University, Bloomington.
Consultant, Woodhouse Search LLC
Garrett Nelson.
Garrett Nelson is a talent acquisition specialist with over a decade of experience placing senior leaders in nonprofit organizations worldwide. His background in arts and culture management gives him unique insight into the sector’s challenges and opportunities, while his service on grant committees and boards has deepened his appreciation for philanthropy’s transformative role.
Fluent in German, Swiss German, Spanish, and English, Garrett brings a global perspective to executive search. He holds an MFA from the Bern University of the Arts and a BA from Indiana University. His extensive network and commitment to mission-driven leadership make him a trusted partner for organizations seeking exceptional talent.
How We Work
Woodhouse Search uses a competency-based approach, evaluating job-related skills and behaviors through structured questions about past experience. This method emphasizes key competencies and objective criteria, promoting fairness and reducing bias.
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