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Lindauer

Leading Principals

Deb Taft, CEO
Libby Roberts, Senior Executive Vice President
Faith Montgomery, Senior Vice President

Lindauer

Firm Overview

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. With renowned historic 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 five continents.

  • Industry Focus
  • Functional Expertise
  • Areas of Service
Academia/Higher Education
Healthcare
HR/Diversity
Legal/Compliance
Life Sciences
Non-Profit
Professional Services
All Functions
DE&I
Executive Search
Leadership Consulting
Leadership Development
Succession Planning
Talent Management

Average Time to Completion on Assignment

4 months

Recently Completed Assignments

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...

Lindauer Recruits CEO for Tech Goes Home

Lindauer has been retained by Tech Goes Home (TGH) in Boston, MA, to lead in its search for a new CEO. Bob Giannino, Taylor Beard, and Elsa Gomes Bondlow are leading the assignment. As it approaches its 25th anniversary, Tech Goes Home is looking for a CEO who will build on the organization’s progress in advancing digital equity while...

Lindauer Leading Chief Development Officer Search for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

Lindauer was recently tapped by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (PSO) to lead in its search for a senior vice president and chief development officer. The assignment is being led by Libby Roberts, senior executive vice president, and Josh Maker, senior consultant. The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is looking for a strategic and visionary chief development officer to lead...