Retained Search
A Bender Consulting Services Capability
Non-Profit Search
Harness the vision, talent and expertise found in the disability community. Our expertise comes from decades of experience recruiting for both nonprofit, disability-focused organizations and private sector employers.

- Assistance with the development of the position description/profile to maximize attraction of the best talent.
- Tap into over 25 years of experience in the development of search strategy.
- Screening of candidates based on experience, qualifications, drive, and leadership abilities that align with the mission of your organization.
- Marketing, advertising and announcements throughout a national network.
- Assessment and interviewing of all candidates with report(s) of candidate assessment results.
- Equip your organization with assessment and disability inclusion tools to select from top candidates.

Our Search Team
Joyce Bender
Founder and CEO
Since 1995, Bender Consulting has served as a leader in advancing competitive employment for individuals with disabilities. Joyce Bender, the founder and CEO created the vision and drives corporate growth, as a result of her experience working in the executive search industry with Fortune 500 companies, since 1979.
Christine Griffin
Lead Consultant
Christine Griffin, Bender’s principal consultant who delivers excellence in this product area brings over 30 years of experience, with strong depth in the disability community. In 2018/2019 Chris worked on the executive search for the new CEO of the American Association of People with Disabilities. She has served in many roles, notably as EEOC Commissioner, Deputy Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management and recently the Executive Director of the Disability Law Center of Massachusetts.