Lindauer

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 Retained by C-SPAN for Chief Development Officer Search

Virtually every industry needs top-drawer chief development officers. CDOs play a key role in planning, coordinating, and administering capital campaigns, corporate giving, and galvanizing new donors while keeping previous funders content. Implementing funding strategies that “keep the lights on,” according to recruiters specializing in the function, is job No. 1. Lindauer has been retained by C-SPAN to

Lindauer Recruits Chief Philanthropy Officer for the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society

Lindauer has assisted in the recruitment of Gary Grant as chief philanthropy officer of the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society. The search was led by Lindauer assistant vice president Terri Rutter. “Gary is deeply committed to the belief that philanthropy begins with real relationships,” the Zoo said in a LinkedIn post. “He is excited to bring that

Lindauer Recruits President and CEO for Walker Therapeutic & Educational Programs 

Lindauer has assisted in the recruitment of Patrick Tutwiler as president and CEO of Walker Therapeutic & Educational Programs in Needham, MA. The search was led by Lindauer senior vice president Bob Giannino and vice president Maureen Huminik. He becomes only the fifth CEO in Walker’s 65-year history of serving children, youth, and families across Massachusetts. “At Walker, our mission is

Lindauer Assists Destination Imagination with CEO Search

Lindauer has assisted in the recruitment of Mark Giordono as the new CEO of Destination Imagination, Inc. in Blackwood, NJ. She succeeds Michele Tuck-Ponder, who served as CEO for eight years. The assignment was led by Megan Abbett, assistant vice president, and vice president and managing director Maureen Huminik. “Mark understands the power of creativity in learning, leadership, and problem-solving,” said

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Press Releases

Faith Montgomery Promoted to Executive Vice President at Lindauer

Since joining Lindauer in 2014, Montgomery has played a key role in expanding the firm’s executive recruiting services across higher education, health, and the nonprofit sector. Lindauer, one of the world’s leading retained executive search firms serving nonprofits, is pleased to announce that Faith Montgomery has been promoted to Executive Vice President. In this expanded

Lindauer Unveils Updated Brand Identity

Leading nonprofit executive search firm refreshes identity to reflect nearly three decades of evolution and growth. Lindauer, one of the world’s leading executive search and talent firms dedicated to nonprofit organizations, today announced an updated brand identity featuring a refreshed logo, expanded visual design system, and new tagline. The rebrand reflects the firm’s evolution since

Patrick Tutwiler Named President and CEO of Walker Therapeutic & Educational Programs

Walker Therapeutic & Educational Programs partnered with Lindauer in the search for a transformational leader at a pivotal moment for children, youth, and families across Massachusetts. Lindauer is pleased to join Walker in announcing the appointment of Patrick Tutwiler as President and Chief Executive Officer of the organization. Tutwiler brings deep and wide-ranging leadership experience across

Pearl Street Joins the Lindauer Family, 
Offering Clients Expanded Executive Search Services

Lindauer is pleased to welcome Pearl Street to the Lindauer family, forming an executive search partnership that will build on both firms’ strong commitment to the nonprofit sector and create new possibilities for organizations in search of the mission-driven talent essential to their success. Co-founded by Maeve Clifford and Adele Mezher, Pearl Street is an

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