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About Delphine
For nearly 25 years, Delphine has worked across the globe with regional and international leaders, supporting mission-driven organizations in identifying and attracting the talent they need to drive impact. Her work spans every geography—across Africa, Asia, Latin America, Europe, Central Asia, and the U.S.—and includes both humanitarian response and long-term development, as well as academic and research-oriented institutions.
She brings a practitioner's perspective to search, informed by years embedded in the systems and structures that shape the social impact space. This experience allows her to navigate complexity, understand the nuances of organizational culture, and provide grounded, strategic advice throughout the recruitment process.
Delphine is known for her thoughtful approach, her discretion, and the strength of a global network built through decades of curiosity, collaboration, and mutual trust. Her portfolio spans technical and operational leaders in areas such as agriculture, public health, economic development, nutrition, and impact investing—sourced across sectors, professional levels, and geographies.
At the core of her work is a simple commitment: to connect organizations and individuals in ways that are meaningful, sustainable, and transformative.
FAQs
We’re looking at potential recruiting firms, and the name of DBM&Co came up. What should we know?
DBM&Co is a boutique search firm exclusively dedicated to sourcing talent for NGOs, non-profits, and foundations. We lead an alliance of affiliated women-owned and operated firms. Together, our mission is to identify, source, and match exceptional candidates for leadership, programmatic, technical, finance, and operations roles within global organizations.
What is your distinct mission?
Our mission is to support the social impact goals of our clients. From the very first contact, we take the time to thoroughly research and understand your unique needs.
While fees in the non-profit sector don’t approach the levels seen in corporate C-suites, tech giants, or finance powerhouses, the demand for exceptional leaders, visionaries, and operators in NGOs and foundations is arguably even greater. That’s why we are committed to delivering world-class service at fees that are fair and sustainable for everyone involved.
This firm is our way of empowering people and organizations to amplify their missions and create lasting impact.
Can DBM&Co support our organization? We’re very large / small / decentralized / specialized / unique / global / complex.
Most likely, yes! Our clients range from large global foundations to small, founder-led grassroots programs, as well as every type of NGO in between. We have an extensive network of contacts and substantial goodwill built over 25 years in the sector. We will likely be able to meet your needs—and if not, we’ll be upfront about it.
A lot of big firms have an NGO practice area. They have global offices and hundreds of recruiters. Why would we give that up to work with a boutique firm?
Many “global” search firms are fragmented—collections of recruiters working in silos, relying on individual networks, and often delegating candidate outreach in a transactional way. DBM&Co works differently.
We partner with a trusted network of women-owned, values-aligned firms in key markets to deliver genuine global reach—combining consistency, care, and shared standards.
Our model is both personal and scalable, rooted in deep relationships with clients and candidates alike.
Our team consists of practitioners who understand the global impact sector from the inside out, bringing insight, nuance, and credibility to every search.
From first contact through contract signature, we prioritize relationships over transactions.
Big tech platforms dominate an increasing share of our attention and online interactions, while AI hype—and adoption—are rapidly accelerating. What does the future hold for a human-centered executive search firm?
We believe the power of genuine human interaction can’t be replaced. When was the last time someone was truly excited to receive a marketing email or be approached by a sales bot? Algorithmic search casts a wide net and has its place when hiring is a numbers game. But engaging candidates who aren’t actively looking for a job requires persuasion and connection that go far beyond clicks.
Don’t get us wrong—LinkedIn and other online networks are incredible research tools. We also use AI to enhance our workflows and efficiency. But the heart of our work happens one conversation at a time, seeking meaningful connections and often discovering great talent through serendipity.