Philanthropic Talent & Advisory
Building the teams behind meaningful impact.
Private Office supports philanthropic principals and private offices in hiring trusted senior operators — including Chiefs of Staff, strategic advisors, and early team members.
We work with individuals and families who are building long-term philanthropic strategies and require discreet, high-calibre talent to execute them.
About the Practice
Private philanthropy requires a different kind of hiring.
We partner closely with principals and their advisors to define role scope, calibrate expectations, and identify individuals who combine strategic capability with integrity and long-term commitment.
Our approach is structured yet highly personalised. Each search is tailored to the specific philanthropic vision, governance structure, and operational needs of the principal.
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Private Office operates in connection with Founders Pledge, drawing on experience supporting high-impact philanthropists globally.
This allows access to a strong network within philanthropy and mission-driven leadership, while maintaining the discretion and independence required in private searches.
About Marleen
Marleen ter Heide is a Lead Talent Acquisition Consultant working at the intersection of philanthropy, strategy, and executive hiring.
She has built and led international hiring for mission-driven organisations across the US and Europe, partnering directly with founders and senior leadership. Her work combines structured search methodology with a high-trust, discreet approach tailored to private philanthropic environments.
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