DBM&Co. connects global talent with the international development and philanthropy sectors through a broad network of industry experts. Leadership roles in the contexts and organizations where we work sit at the intersection of mission, governance, funding constraints, and political reality. They require judgement, sector knowledge, and a recruitment approach that is proportionate to the complexity and risk of the role.

We offer executive search, recruitment, and HR consulting services and we work with a network of recruiters who bring the geographic and technical breadth needed to meet diverse client needs. With a human-centered approach, we prioritize ethical, transparent communication—guiding clients and candidates through the entire recruitment cycle to ensure shared success.

Service offering

A snapshot of our core services for organizations. Job seeker? Explore our tailored offerings on the Services page.

  • End-to-end or adapted recruitment for C-level, Director, and senior leadership roles—tailored to your context, culture and internal capacity.

  • Once we've built and vetted a tailored shortlist of qualified, aligned candidates, we hand the process over to you. You lead the interviews and manage the selection.

  • We not only find qualified candidates—we identify leaders whose values, curiosity, and adaptability align with your organization’s DNA.

  • Clients often face a sudden influx of donor funding, creating urgent staffing demands that strain teams. DBM&Co. helps plan, prioritize, and fill roles quickly, including support for staffing sections in development sector proposals requiring key personnel.

  • We provide access to a skilled network of recruiters specializing in development when we lack the expertise or capacity to fulfill your requirements.

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What our Clients say

  • Michael Goldman

    CLIENT

    Delphine is quite simply the best recruiter I have ever worked with. She is passionate about finding the right person to fit a specific role, relentless in doing whatever is required to find that person and brings infectious joy to recruitment. She is a creative thinker, extremely well networked, and generally a joy to work with.

  • Paul Glick, Executive Director

    CLIENT

    Delphine was professional at all times and her thoroughness was impressive. She made sure to fully understand my organization's mission and what I needed. Throughout the process I always felt that I had full support and attention to my recruitment needs. I would engage with her on future staffing needs, without a doubt.

  • Cecilia Ragazzi, Director of Development

    CANDIDATE

    I highly recommend Delphine as a recruiter! I can confidently say her assessment was spot-on, at least from my perspective. Delphine’s empathy, dedication, and matchmaking skills are exceptional. If you’re looking for a recruiter who truly cares about finding the perfect match, she’s the one!

  • Mathildah Ayaga

    CLIENT

    Delphine is an exceptional recruiter; she has a deep understanding of the development industry, has the right network, and knows how and where to find the right candidates even for the hardest to fill roles.

  • Andrew Chang (Client), CEO

    CLIENT

    Delphine and her team were an absolute pleasure to work with; she had a very personalized approach. She also has a strong network to rely on to get additional information on the industry and candidates, particularly in climate and sustainability. I would highly recommend working with Delphine!

Approach to partnership - Clients & Candidates

Human-Centered

We take the time to understand your organization and its’ people. We meet the stakeholders who you deem critical to the process—whether they are decision makers, needed to get buy-in, or simply to gather more information about the role. We are committed to the successful placement of a candidate

Transparent

The mode and frequency of communication is tailored to you. We will communicate our challenges and keep you informed on progress and will avoid overpromising things that we cannot deliver. Transparent and honest communication are part of our promise to you.

Market Oriented

We shoot for the perfect candidate but know that market realities can get in the way. We communicate out observations and insights as the process unfolds. We share feedback regarding your reputation, the role, the salary, and any other pertinent information that the market is telling us.