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About Us

Lindauer is proud to be one of the world’s leading executive search firms dedicated to the education, healthcare, and nonprofit sectors. Since our founding almost 30 years ago, we have been guiding mission-driven organizations and people through transitional moments to achieve transformational results.

Founded in Boston and with team members across the United States, Lindauer has grown into a global firm serving clients across the country and on six continents. We continue to grow with purpose. With the recent addition of Pearl Street to the Lindauer family, we are bringing even greater support and flexibility to our client partnerships.

Ever responsive to organizational dynamics, industry trends, and market conditions, Lindauer offers clients and candidates an expert support system of consultants, researchers, strategists, storytellers, and project managers.

For six consecutive years, Lindauer has been recognized by Forbes on its annual list of America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms—including three years in the top 25 of the prestigious list. The firm has also received recognition as a top search firm from Business Insider, Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy, and Hunt Scanlon.

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Solutions And Expertise

Fortunate to partner with the world’s leading institutions, and renowned for historic expertise in fundraising and advancement, the firm today offers a wide range of talent management, leadership, and search services.

Solutions
  • Career Services
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Executive Coaching
  • Executive Search
  • Leadership Consulting
  • Recruitment Research
  • Succession Planning
Industries
  • Academic Med
  • Advocacy
  • Associations
  • Colleges/Universities
  • Consulting
  • Cultural Arts
  • Education
  • Faith Based
  • Foundations
  • Healthcare Services
  • K-12
  • Non-Profit
  • Social Service
Functions
  • Academic Affairs
  • Administrative Leadership
  • Advancement
  • Board/Governance
  • CEO/President/Executive Director
  • Communications/PR
  • Data/Analytics
  • Development
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Enrollment Management
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Fundraising
  • General Management
  • GM/Operations
  • Higher Education
  • Human Resources
  • Information/Digital
  • Marketing & Sales
  • Research Administration
  • Student Affairs

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News Briefings

Lindauer Tapped by the Jewish Theological Seminary to Find Major Gifts Officer

For not-for-profit organizations, these are particularly challenging days. Declining support from government sources, increased demand for their services and competition for donor dollars are just a few of the issues that charitable groups must overcome to stay afloat each year. With COVID-19, donations are down even further. So it is that roles like the major

Lindauer Expands Higher Education Leadership Practice

Boston-based Lindauer has expanded with the addition of higher education leader and former college president Carolyn J. Stefanco as senior vice president to significantly expand its higher education leadership practice. Ms. Stefanco, who stepped down as president of the College of St. Rose in Albany, New York on June 30, will focus on partnering with colleges

Lindauer Tapped to Find Alumni Relations Director for Seoul Foreign School

Boston-based Lindauer is spearheading the search for a new director of alumni relations for the Seoul Foreign School (SFS) in South Korea, one of the leading international schools in Asia. Heading the assignment is vice president Carmel Napolitano. “The Seoul Foreign School is seeking an adventurous and energetic alumni relations and development professional to join

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Selects Lindauer to Find Chief Development Officer

Executive recruitment firm Lindauer has been selected to find a chief development officer for the renowned Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. The assignment is being spearheaded by Libby Roberts, senior vice president, and Faith Eutsay, senior consultant. “The Gardner is seeking a chief development officer to ensure that the vision of Isabella Stewart Gardner continues to

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