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About Us

Lindauer is one of the world’s leading retained executive search firms focused on nonprofits. Perennially recognized on Forbes’ list of best executive recruiting firms, Lindauer has been a recruitment partner and trusted advisor to organizations of all sizes and maturities across the arts, education, healthcare, science, advocacy, policy, and charity sectors. Long known as a fierce champion for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, Lindauer continues to drive equitable hiring and talent engagement across the nonprofit sector. With renowned expertise in fundraising and advancement, Lindauer today offers a wide range of search, leadership, and talent management services to clients across the United States and on six continents. For more information or to set up an exploratory conversation with nonprofit industry leaders at Lindauer, please visit www.lindauerglobal.com.

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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 Fills Senior Advancement Role for Boston University

Following a national search, Lindauer has helped to recruit Michele Schiele as the senior vice president for advancement for Boston University (BU). Leading the assignment were Faith Montgomery, senior vice president, and Andrew Machado, senior consultant. “Michele is a well-respected and highly experienced leader in her field, who has demonstrated clear results for some of the top universities

Lindauer Selected by Scouting America to Lead Chief Development Officer Search

Lindauer has been retained by Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America) to lead in its search for an executive vice president and chief development officer (CDO). The assignment is being led by Libby Roberts, senior executive vice president, and Andrew Machado, senior consultant. This critical role requires a strategic development leader with a passion for spearheading fundraising

Navigating the Complexities of Hiring for an Inaugural Position   

Recruitment is a challenging process that demands a thorough understanding of your organization’s mission and objectives, a strategic vision for growth, and the flexibility to adapt to an evolving job market. However, the process can be especially delicate when you are hiring for an inaugural position, according to a new report from Lindauer’s Faith Montgomery.

2025 Talent Trend: New Leaders Focusing on Team Alignment and Impact

A leadership trend that has emerged over the past few years is coming to a head, bringing with it a new set of recruitment and talent engagement challenges and opportunities in 2025, according to a new report from Lindauer. Findings from a study by the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources say that

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Press Releases

Boston University Names Michele Schiele Senior Vice President for Advancement

Schiele will draw on her extensive experience building strong philanthropic programs as she engages BU’s expansive global network of more than 400,000 alumni. Following a national search in partnership with Lindauer, Boston University has appointed Michele Schiele as Senior Vice President for Advancement. An accomplished leader in development and alumni relations, Schiele brings nearly 30

Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy Names Lindauer a Top Search Firm of 2025

Lindauer is proud to be included in the 2025 list of Top Search Firms for Women of Color issued by Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy (WOC). The WOC list recognizes search firms that have demonstrated excellence in both their approach and their results. “We are honored to receive this recognition from WOC, and

National Consumer Law Center Names Tatia Gordon-Troy Chief Publishing Officer

The National Consumer Law Center partnered with Lindauer to find a Chief Publishing Officer who will expand access to and engagement with NCLC publications—which are essential resources for today’s consumer advocates. Attorney and publishing professional Tatia Gordon-Troy has joined the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) as its Chief Publishing Officer, overseeing the organization’s 21 printed

Lindauer Named Among Hunt Scanlon’s Top HR/Diversity Recruiting Firms

For the fourth consecutive year, Lindauer is honored to be included on Hunt Scanlon’s prestigious HR/Recruiting Diversity Power 70 List. Hunt Scanlon Media, the leading talent intelligence provider to the human capital and private equity sectors, has been informing the senior talent management sector for over 30 years. In their HR/Recruiting Diversity Power 70 List

The Hartford Foundation Names Josh Kornberg Vice President for Development and Donor Engagement

Following a search in partnership with Lindauer, Kornberg will expand and galvanize the donor pipeline at all levels to implement the Foundation’s highest priorities. Josh Kornberg has been appointed Vice President for Development at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, the community foundation for Hartford and 28 surrounding communities. Kornberg succeeds Deborah Rothstein who had