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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 Seeks New CEO for Solar One

Lindauer has been retained by Solar One to lead its search for a new chief executive officer. CEO Deb Taft is leading the search along with senior consultant Terri Rutter. Solar One’s mission is to advance energy justice through the design and delivery of innovative education, training and technical assistance that foster sustainability and resilience in

The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence Selects Lindauer for CDO Search 

Lindauer has been called in by The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence (AI2) to lead the search for its inaugural chief development officer.  Leading the assignment is senior consultant Terri Rutter. “AI2 has just recently diverged from its parent, Vulcan Inc., to become an independent 501(c)(3) organization,” said Lindauer. “The first AI2 CDO will build and

Lindauer Recruits EVP of Racial Equity and Social Justice for Fenway Health

Lindauer has placed  Mark Brimhall-Vargas as executive vice president of racial equity and social justice for Fenway Health. Faith Eutsay led the assignment. “Mark has the perfect combination of professional background, knowledge and lived experience to shape this inaugural role into a force for change at Fenway Health,” said Ellen LaPointe, chief executive officer of Fenway

Lindauer Retained by the United States Marshals Museum

Lindauer has been called in by the United States Marshals Museum in Fort Smith, AR, to lead its search for a foundation president and chief development officer. The assignment is being spearheaded by Libby Roberts, senior vice president, and senior consultant Megan Abbett. “The successful candidate will be a seasoned professional who thrives when faced

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