What You Don’t Know About Us
Many know Z3 as the go to Colorado executive search firm for family-owned, private equity-backed and entrepreneurial companies. What people don’t know is we have a thriving Nonprofit and Social Impact practice serving Colorado-based organizations in need of talented leaders who are passionate about the mission of the organization.
How did this happen?
It’s how we’re wired.
Our team at Z3 is naturally wired to give first and each person is deeply involved in at least 2 mission driven organizations.
And how our client are too.
Our clients are the type of people who are passionate about not only their business but they’re just as passionate about social impact and nonprofit work. Many of them serve on nonprofit boards throughout the community.
We are honored to partner with many of our for-profit clients who serve on many of the search committees and boards in identifying leaders who can propel these vital organizations forward allowing them to thrive in the rapidly changing landscape. We believe our for-profit work enables to bring best practices/processes and staff to benefit this vital sector. We are honored to partner with these mission-driven organization that are dedicated to creating more meaningful and wider impact in our community. Our team members are committed to actively participating, volunteering and giving to Denver based nonprofits including Raise the Future, Colorado Uplift, YouthBiz, Daughters of the American Revolution, Impact Empowerment Group, Minds Matter and The Women’s Foundation of Colorado.
Here's a sampling of our placements in our nonprofit and social impact practice:
CEO for the state chapter of a national providing services to those with intellectual disabilities.
CEO of an organization dedicated to serving at-risk youth.
Executive Director of a Denver based preschool.
Executive Director of an entrepreneurial youth program.
CEO of an international association focused on providers of clean water.
CEO of a nonprofit independent contract research laboratories
CFO of an organization dedicated to providing housing to those in need.
Chief Development Officer of an educational nonprofit supporting youth.
Clinical Director of Addiction of SummitStone Health, a large community partner for mental health and community services in Larimer County.