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As a Senior Consultant with Nonprofit HR's Impact Search Advisors, Powered by OneDigital, Hakimu Davidson partners with mission-driven organizations to lead inclusive, values-aligned executive search engagements. Known for his integrity, discernment, and relationship-first approach, Hakimu brings over 16 years of recruiting expertise across sectors—from nonprofit and social impact to Big Tech and financial services. He specializes in helping clients identify leaders who reflect their communities, champion their missions, and inspire change.

Hakimu’s search work is deeply informed by his lifelong commitment to social justice. With a family legacy rooted in civil rights advocacy—his grandfather, Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth, was a seminal figure in the movement—Hakimu has built a career that channels purpose into practice. He has led successful searches for organizations advancing racial equity, environmental justice, public health, education, and economic empowerment, including the Greater Washington Urban League, National Forest Foundation, PolicyLink, Richmond LAND, California Environmental Justice Alliance, and more.

Prior to joining Nonprofit HR, Hakimu recruited for Fortune 500 companies and high-growth startups alike, including Google, ServiceNow, Splunk, and Fannie Mae. Today, he combines that rigor and innovation with a deep understanding of nonprofit culture, governance, and leadership.

Hakimu holds a BS and an MBA with honors from Florida A&M University’s School of Business and Industry. Outside of work, he is a dedicated mentor, volunteer, and food enthusiast, and has served on numerous nonprofit boards, including the National Urban League Young Professionals and the Greater Washington Urban League, where he also served as President of GWUL’s young professionals auxiliary, the Thursday Network, becoming the recipient of the first ever NULYP Chapter President of the Year Award in 2013

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