Connecting Mission-Driven Organizations with Exceptional Leaders

Holloway Solutions partners with mission-driven organizations to identify exceptional leaders who understand the work, the people, and the communities they serve.

Rooted in Strategy, Process, and Purpose
20+ Years of Nonprofit Leadership Experience
Executive Search Expertise
Washington, DC Metropolitan Area
Serving Organizations Nationwide

Why Holloway Solutions?

Thoughtful, people-centered executive search designed for mission-driven organizations.

Executive search is about more than filling positions – it’s about finding leaders who strengthen organizations, inspire teams, and advance mission. Holloway Solutions combines more than two decades of nonprofit leadership experience with a thoughtful, people-centered search process to help organizations identify leaders who are equipped to make a lasting impact.

Ayann Holloway, Founder and Principal of Holloway Solutions

Led by Founder & Principal

Ayann Holloway

Strategic Partnership

20+ years of nonprofit leadership and operations experience
Executive search across nonprofits, foundations, advocacy organizations, and healthcare-focused nonprofits
Principal-led search process from kickoff through placement
Deep networks throughout the social impact sector

Mission Alignment

Leaders who fit purpose and culture.

High-Touch Partnership

Clear communication throughout.

Competency-Based Search Methodology

Structured evaluation focused on leadership competencies, experience, and organizational fit.

Executive Search Experience

Supporting Leadership Searches Across

Foundations Advocacy Organizations Human Services Nonprofits Healthcare Organizations National Associations Social Impact Organizations

Roles Include

CEO / Executive Director COO CFO CHRO Chief Development Officer Chief Technology Officer Vice President Director
Experience includes executive search and nonprofit leadership work conducted throughout Ayann Holloway’s career.

Our Process

A clear path to the right leadership placement.

01

Needs Assessment & Alignment

Stakeholder listening, document review, engagement summary memo, job description, timeline, competency-based assessment rubric.

02

Search Launch & Candidate Identification

National outreach, targeted sourcing, research, postings, process updates.

03

Holloway Solutions Interviews

Resume review, structured phone/video interviews, written assessments.

04

Client Interviews

Candidate packets including interview guides, logistics coordination, email update cadence, and feedback facilitation.

05

References, Offer & Closing

Finalist stewardship, reference summary, offer letter support.

Mission-Driven Organizations Served

Community Action Council
Community Justice Action Fund
Centering Healthcare Institute
Legal Aid DC
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Organizations supported through executive search, nonprofit leadership, and talent advisory work.

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What Clients & Candidates Say

Ayann has been a great, compassionate, and thorough search partner. She’s partnered with us to find amazing talent who not only are ideal for the role, but also match our organization’s ethos. She brings experience, structure, and all searches are human-centric.

Donita Judge

Associate Executive Director
Center for Constitutional Rights

Trusted partner in executive search!

Amber Goodwin

Founder and Former Executive Director
Community Justice Action Fund

Let's Build Your Leadership Team

Whether you’re preparing for a leadership transition, launching an executive search, planning for succession, or exploring your hiring and talent strategy, we’d love to connect, learn more about your organization, and discuss how we can support your next step.