Nurys Harrigan-Pedersen

President and Founder

With nearly three decades of experience in the nonprofit staffing sector, Nurys Harrigan-Pedersen has dedicated her career to helping people find work they love and helping organizations build exceptional teams. She began her journey as a recruiter at Professionals for Nonprofits, a company she loved, admired, and helped build, and later went on to acquire it—successfully running both Professionals for Nonprofits and Careers In Nonprofits, simultaneously while expanding their impact nationwide.

Nurys is widely regarded as a trailblazer in career mapping, a methodology she developed to guide nonprofit professionals and leaders toward meaningful, successful careers. She has placed thousands of nonprofit executives, managers, program, and administrative staff across the country and continues to be a sought-after coach, speaker, and consultant for professionals and organizations alike.

A respected author, Nurys has published two bestselling books: Make Your Mark: The Smart Nonprofit Professional’s Guide to Career Mapping for Success and Career Mapping for Nonprofits: The Nonprofit Leader’s Guide to Attracting, Hiring, and Retaining Top Talent. Her expertise combines practical insight with a deep commitment to advancing the nonprofit sector, making her a trusted authority for anyone looking to thrive in nonprofit careers.