About Us

Lindauer is proud to be one of the world’s leading retained executive search firms focused on nonprofits, ranked in the top 20 of America’s Best Executive Search Firms by Forbes and placed on Hunt Scanlon’s Top 50 Executive Search Firms, HR/Recruiting Diversity Power 65, Top 60 Nonprofit Recruiters, and Top 40 Higher Education Firms lists. Since its founding 25 years ago, Lindauer has grown into a global firm serving education, health, arts, policy, foundation, and charity organizations throughout the United States and across four continents. Lindauer understands complex systems, renowned institutions, energizing start-ups, and transformative opportunities. Consultants and team members are known for bringing rigor, candor, integrity, dedication, and a spirit of collaboration and innovation to all search and talent engagements. Long known as fierce advocates for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, Lindauer remains a trusted partner, convenor, leader, and driver of equity and anti-racism across the nonprofit sector. 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. 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
  • Advancement
  • Board/Governance
  • CEO/President/Executive Director
  • Communications/PR
  • Data/Analytics
  • Development
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Fundraising
  • General Management
  • GM/Operations
  • Human Resources
  • Information/Digital
  • Marketing & Sales

News Briefings

Lindauer Leading Chief Engagement Officer Search for Duke University

Lindauer was recently retained by Duke University to lead in its search for a new associate vice president and chief engagement officer. Senior vice president and managing director Jill Lasman and senior consultant Raegan Harvey are leading the assignment. The chief engagement officer a key leadership role within Duke University’s alumni engagement team, will be

HR Leaders and Diversity Chiefs Continue to Push for Inclusion

HR leaders and executive recruiters alike say that promoting diversity and belonging in the workplace is not just a buzzword. It’s a crucial aspect of modern businesses. Companies that foster diversity and belonging have been proven to have better financial performance, increased innovation, and a more engaged workforce. However, a recent report from The Christopher

A Guide to Serving on a Search Committee

Search committees harness a range of perspectives to determine or advise on who will be placed in critical leadership roles. In offering their time, wisdom, and points of view during periods of change and transition, members of a search committee work together not only to fill a position but to build a bridge from one

Lindauer Places VP for Inclusive Excellence in Philanthropy for University of Cincinnati Foundation

Lindauer has helped the University of Cincinnati Foundation (UCF) find its inaugural vice president for inclusive excellence in philanthropy. Tammy Bennett was recently hired for the role after serving as chief equity and inclusion officer at national law firm Dinsmore & Shohl. Leading the assignment were Faith Montgomery, vice president and managing director, and Chandra

Press Releases

Sun Devil Athletics and the Sun Devil Club Name Vince Volpe Associate Athletics Director for Development at Arizona State University

Lindauer partnered with the ASU Foundation and Sun Devil Athletics in the search for a strategic leader and fundraiser to support 650 student-athletes in 26 sports at Arizona State University. Vince Volpe has been named Associate Athletics Director for Development at Arizona State University. Volpe makes his way to the Sun Devil Club after spending eight years at

Forbes Names Lindauer a Top Executive Search Firm

Lindauer ranks #16 on Forbes’ 2023 list of America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms. For the third consecutive year, Forbes has named Lindauer to its list of Best Executive Recruiting Firms. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The 2023 list of top executive search firms

Lindauer Recognized as a Top Search Firm for Women of Color

Lindauer is proud to be included in the 2023 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 a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, particularly in recruiting and placing women of color in leadership positions in the

Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) Appoints Jessica L. Miley Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer

Lindauer partnered with CHOC to place Jessica Miley in this critical position. A proven fundraiser in healthcare who has dedicated her career to serving children and families in need, Miley will direct all fundraising and development programs for Orange County’s only pediatric healthcare system. Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) has named Jessica L. Miley Senior Vice president and Chief

Tree of Life Names Carole Zawatsky as its Inaugural Chief Executive Officer

Lindauer was proud to partner with Tree of Life in the search for its Chief Executive Officer. Congratulations to Carole Zawatsky on her appointment. Carole Zawatsky is a leading figure in arts, culture and nonprofit management with more than 30 years experience in the Jewish communal world. She specializes in creating and implementing dynamic partnerships