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Lindauer (officially Lois L. Lindauer Searches) is an American executive search and recruiting firm that specializes in guiding nonprofit organizations through leadership transitions. Founded in 1997[1] in Boston, Massachusetts, the company conducts leadership searches in partnership with clients in a range of sectors, including higher education, K12 independent schools, healthcare, arts and culture, advocacy, and faith-based organizations.[2]
History
editLois L. Lindauer Searches was founded in 1997 by Lois L. Lindauer to address the growing demand for development professionals in nonprofit organizations.[3] The firm has focused exclusively on the nonprofit sector since its establishment. In recent years, Lindauer has broadened its geographic scope and expanded its recruitment services to a range of executive leadership and C-Suite roles, serving clients across the US and on five continents.
Leadership
editIn 2017, the firm appointed Deb Taft as Chief Executive Officer.[4] Taft had joined Lindauer in 2016 as Chief Operating Officer. Prior to joining the company, she served as Senior Executive Vice President and Managing Director at Grenzebach Glier + Associates, a global consultancy for nonprofit organizations.[5]
Notable searches and partnerships
editExecutive searches
editThe firm has conducted executive searches for various nonprofit organizations:
- Boston Conservatory at Berklee: Dean of Music and Dean of Theater[6]
- Seattle Public Library Foundation: Chief Executive Officer[7]
- Carleton College: Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations[8]
- Boston University: Senior Vice President for Advancement[9]
- Georgetown Day School: Chief Advancement Officer[10]
- Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education: Executive Director[11]
- South Kent School: Head of School[12]
- Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco: Chief Development Officer[13]
Industry partnerships
editIn 2024, the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) announced a continued strategic partnership with Lindauer.[14]
Also in 2024, Lindauer became a member of the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC).[15][16]
Recognition
editFor five consecutive years, Forbes has included Lindauer on its annual list of Best Executive Recruiting Firms, ranking it among the top 25 search firms in 2025.[17][18]
References
edit- ^ "Our History". Lindauer. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
- ^ "Lindauer Global". The Giving Institute. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
- ^ "Lindauer". IntentWire. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
- ^ Scanlon, Hunt (2017-10-13). "Lois L. Lindauer Searches Names New CEO". Hunt Scanlon Media. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
- ^ Scanlon, Hunt (2016-06-24). "Lois L. Lindauer Names Chief Operating Officer". Hunt Scanlon Media. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
- ^ Zupsansky, Dale (2025-05-14). "Lindauer Recruits Dean of Music for the Boston Conservatory at Berklee". Hunt Scanlon Media. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- ^ "Leadership Moves: August 29 - September 18, 2024". AESC. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
- ^ "Carleton names Daren Batke vice president for development and alumni relations - Carleton College". www.carleton.edu. 2024-01-29. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
- ^ Zupsansky, Dale (2025-03-26). "Lindauer Fills Senior Advancement Role for Boston University". Hunt Scanlon Media. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
- ^ "Chief Advancement Officer, Georgetown Day School | ABFE | A Philanthropic Partnership for Black Communities". www.abfe.org. 2024-05-31. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- ^ "Rebekah Sobel Named Executive Director of the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education". Hunt Scanlon Media. 2023-11-17. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
- ^ "South Kent School Appoints Brian D. Sullivan 10th Head of School". Lindauer. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
- ^ "Lindauer Seeks Chief Development Officer for Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco". Hunt Scanlon Media. 2019-08-20. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
- ^ "AFP Announces Continued Strategic Partnership With Lindauer | Association of Fundraising Professionals". afpglobal.org. 2024-02-29. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
- ^ "AESC Welcomes Lindauer into its Global Membership of Leading Executive Search and Leadership Consulting Firms". AESC. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
- ^ "Please welcome AESC's newest member Lindauer! Read the press release". X. Association of Executive Search & Leadership Consultants (@TheAESC). 2024-06-24. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
- ^ PEACHMAN", "RACHEL RABKIN. "Forbes 2025 America's Best Executive Recruiting Firms List". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
- ^ "Forbes Names Lindauer a Top Executive Search Firm". Lindauer. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
