
Build Your Future
Recruiting
Grow your social impact organization with customized recruitment services.
Talent Beyond Borders
We deliver critical hires for mission-driven organizations — and we build the talent strategies and recruiting systems that keep your team growing.


Making an Impact
We’ve always been mission driven. We know how essential personnel are to social impact organizations because we’ve worked in them ourselves.
That familiarity with the unique needs of these organizations lets us bring clients ambitious, niche talent aligned with their goals and mission.
The Talenton Difference
From periods of transition through periods of growth, Talenton Group supports your mission by leveraging our relationships with outstanding talent.

Build Your Future
Grow your social impact organization with customized recruitment services.

Personalized attention, meaningful results
Create a more thoughtful recruitment process with customized solutions designed for your unique needs.
Adaptable & Mission-Driven
Talenton Group can be your resource to connect world-class talent to ambitious goals.
We make sure your recruitment maximizes your budget and puts more money toward your mission. From our consultative approach to our fees, every step is customized to your needs.
Before you begin a search, we make sure your recruitment process and strategy align with your goals. From there, it’s easier to attract talent that will drive your mission forward.
About our team

Founder & Principal
Matt has 25+ years in talent acquisition and launched Talenton Group in 2020. He specializes in recruiting senior leaders in global and local health innovation, including global health, AI, research, translational science and product development, for NGOs, foundations and research institutions.

Executive Recruiter
15+ years of full-cycle recruiting for mission-driven and life science organizations, specializing in senior-level domestic and international roles.

Executive Recruiter
20+ years in executive recruitment and research across global health, biotechnology, philanthropy and technology, with deep experience in talent mapping and global sourcing.

Business Operations Manager
Leads recruiting business operations, bringing a Registered Nurse’s background, healthcare operations leadership and service as a U.S. Army officer.
Testimonials
“Matt [CEO of Talenton Group] has been an invaluable talent acquisition partner with me over many years at multiple organizations. His genuine passion for a mission fuels excellence in discovering and connecting top talent with organizations and roles where they will have a tremendous impact. Matt’s strategic approach to looking around corners, discipline in the fundamentals, and stellar relationship management results in graceful navigation of the many complexities and curveballs that inevitably pop up with stakeholders, and throughout recruitment cycles. At the end of the day, Matt has, time and time again, driven excellent and sustainable results, and is a trusted colleague who makes key contributions to each organization’s mission and success!”
“Matt is an outstanding leader and talent acquisition expert. He grew PATH’s recruiting programs to the next level improving quality, speed, and efficiency. Matt’s passion for and knowledge of the development sector are a true asset. His relentless pursuit of…
“I have known Matt for many years in the recruiting industry, first as colleagues together at the Gates Foundation and more recently as Matt’s client. Matt is an exceptional talent sourcer and is well-connected and in tune with the development sector. He has…
Searches
A few of the searches currently open with our clients.

C-brAIn
Lead a consortium using AI to accelerate breakthroughs in neuroscience, brain aging and neurodegenerative disease.
US · Non-Profit

All God’s Children International (AGCI)
Lead growth, audience development, brand and marketing for a global child-advocacy organization reaching 123,000+ children a year.
US · Non-Profit
7 past searches for 6 organizations. Browse past searches
Senior Advisor, AI Strategy & Ecosystem Partnerships
Gates Foundation · 2025
Chief Product Officer – Alzheimer’s Disease Data Initiative
Gates Ventures · 2025
Vice President of Advancement
All God’s Children International (AGCI) · 2025
Director Project Management
SPARK NS · 2025

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