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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

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 Recruits Chief Development Officer for Boston Medical Center

Lindauer has recruited Susie Posner-Jones as vice president and chief development officer of Boston Medical Center (BMC), the largest essential hospital in New England. The search was led by Lindauer assistant vice president Terri Rutter and senior consultant Elsa Gomes Bondlow. “Susie Posner-Jones brings an exemplary record of success in donor engagement, along with a dedication throughout her career to

Lindauer Appoints Co-Leader of Advocacy, Policy, and Social Enterprise Practice

Lindauer has appointed Bob Giannino as senior vice president and co-leader of its advocacy, policy, and social enterprise practice. “Bob has made a transformative difference at the highest levels of non-profit leadership by identifying opportunities for impact, making bold plans, and bringing people together to find common cause for the common good,” said Deb Taft, CEO.

Lindauer Recruits Chief Engagement Officer for Duke University

Following a national search, Lindauer has assisted in the recruitment of Laura Heilenday as associate vice president and chief engagement officer of Duke University. Senior vice president and managing director Jill Lasman and senior consultant Raegan Harvey led the assignment. Ms. Heilenday’s appointment follows a national search led by Lindauer and an advisory committee that included Duke senior leaders, trustees, Duke

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Press Releases

Maureen Huminik and Faith Montgomery Become Equity Partners at Lindauer

Lindauer, a North American leader in retained executive search for nonprofits, announced that vice presidents Maureen Huminik and Faith Montgomery have become equity partners in the company. Huminik and Montgomery join CEO Deb Taft, senior executive vice president Jill Lasman, and executive vice president Elizabeth “Libby” Roberts as equity-holding members on the firm’s senior management team and,

Jennifer Caputo Named Deputy Vice President for Alumni Engagement at Princeton University

Following a national search in partnership with Lindauer, Princeton has appointed Jennifer Caputo deputy vice president for alumni engagement in the office of advancement. Caputo previously served as assistant vice president for alumni engagement operations at Princeton.“I am pleased to welcome Jen as a member of my cabinet. Her proven track record of creating meaningful

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