Business Details
29 Years
experience
Trusted Partner for Nonprofit Leadership Solutions
Lois L. Lois L Lindauer Searches is a globally recognized retained executive search firm specializing in nonprofit leadership recruitment. Founded in 1997, we have built a reputation as one of the top 25 executive search firms in the U.S., with expertise spanning healthcare, education, arts, policy, and charitable organizations. Our consultants possess deep sector-specific knowledge and a proven track record in fundraising, advancement, and executive leadership placement. We prioritize diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in every search, advocating for equitable representation across industries. Our services extend beyond recruitment to include talent management, leadership transition support, and organizational strategy consulting.With a global network of professionals, we serve clients across five continents, aligning talent solutions with mission-driven objectives. Our team combines decades of experience with innovative methodologies to identify leaders who thrive in complex, mission-focused environments. We maintain industry-specific accreditations and partnerships, reinforcing our authority in nonprofit executive search. Client testimonials highlight our ability to deliver culturally aligned, high-impact leadership solutions through transparent, collaborative processes.
Services
Executive Search
Talent Management
Leadership Transition
DEIB Consulting
Organizational Strategy
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of nonprofit-focused executive search expertise
- Proven success in placing leaders across five continents
- Industry-leading DEIB consulting and implementation frameworks
- Specialized practice groups for healthcare, education, and arts sectors
- Integrated talent management solutions beyond executive recruitment
Associations and certifications
- Forbes America's Best Executive Search Firms
- Women of Color in Philanthropy Top Search Firms
- Hunt Scanlon HR/Recruiting Diversity Power 65
- Healthcare Business Review Top Healthcare Executive Search Firm
What people say
Exceptional partner
Smoothest search process
Deep and high-caliber candidate pool
Relentless DEIB advocacy
Expert guidance
Services
Executive Search
Our executive search services specialize in identifying C-suite leaders and board members for nonprofit organizations. We leverage a global network of professionals to find candidates with both technical expertise and mission alignment. Our process combines behavioral assessment, cultural fit analysis, and industry-specific knowledge to ensure long-term leadership success.
Talent Management
We develop comprehensive talent strategies that align with organizational missions and growth objectives. Our services include succession planning, leadership development programs, and performance management frameworks. By integrating DEIB principles, we help nonprofits build sustainable, diverse teams capable of driving impactful change.
DEIB Consulting
Our DEIB consulting services provide actionable roadmaps for creating inclusive organizational cultures. We offer equity audits, bias mitigation training, and policy development to help nonprofits achieve measurable diversity outcomes. Our consultants bring decades of experience implementing systemic change across healthcare, education, and arts sectors.
Leadership Transition
We facilitate seamless leadership transitions through structured onboarding programs and interim leadership solutions. Our methodology ensures knowledge transfer, stakeholder alignment, and continuity of mission during executive changes. We support both planned successions and urgent leadership vacancies.
Organizational Strategy
Our organizational strategy services help nonprofits optimize structures and processes for maximum impact. We conduct capability assessments, design governance frameworks, and implement performance metrics tailored to mission-driven environments. Our approach balances operational efficiency with social impact objectives.
People
Deborah Taft
Chief Executive Officer
Deborah Taft leads Lois L. Lois L Lindauer Searches's global operations with 25+ years of executive search experience. She specializes in nonprofit leadership transitions and has guided hundreds of organizations through complex executive recruitment processes.
Faith Montgomery
Senior Vice President
Faith Montgomery co-chairs the American Council on Education's Executive Search Roundtable. She brings expertise in healthcare leadership recruitment and has placed executives in major academic medical centers.
Paula Fazli
Senior Vice President
Paula Fazli specializes in higher education executive searches. She has placed presidents, provosts, and deans at institutions including Boston University and Yale University.
Chandra Montgomery
Director, Equity and Inclusion Practice
Chandra Montgomery leads Lois L. Lois L Lindauer Searches's DEIB initiatives. With a background in nonprofit equity consulting, she develops frameworks for inclusive leadership recruitment and organizational transformation.
Libby Roberts
Senior Executive Vice President
Libby Roberts oversees Lois L. Lois L Lindauer Searches's healthcare practice. She has placed executives in major health systems and academic medical institutions across North America.
Questions
What nonprofit sectors does Lois L. Lois L Lindauer Searches specialize in?
We serve healthcare, academic medicine, science, arts and culture, higher education, independent schools, faith-based organizations, and advocacy groups.
How does Lois L. Lois L Lindauer Searches approach DEIB in executive searches?
We integrate DEIB principles throughout our process, from candidate sourcing to assessment. Our consultants include DEIB specialists who help clients build inclusive leadership pipelines.
Can Lois L. Lois L Lindauer Searches handle international executive placements?
Yes, we have global experience placing leaders in organizations across five continents with culturally competent search methodologies.
What leadership levels does Lois L. Lois L Lindauer Searches recruit for?
We place executives at all levels including CEOs, C-suite officers, board members, mid-level leaders, and specialized professionals.
How does Lois L. Lois L Lindauer Searches ensure candidate quality?
We combine behavioral assessments, technical evaluations, and cultural fit analysis with a global network of pre-vetted professionals.
What post-placement support does Lois L. Lois L Lindauer Searches provide?
We offer leadership transition support, onboarding programs, and performance tracking to ensure successful executive integration.
Reviews (1)
David Chalfant
Dec 14, 2021
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Unfortunately it seems the management team has lost a step or two since Lois retired. A colleague and I both had the same experience of expressing interest in roles we were certainly qualified for and after four phone messages and a follow up email on my part not even the professional courtesy of a response. My colleague was more determined and placed six calls leaving messages with each and two emails. She also received no word or response of any kind. Having hired over 25 professionals at various levels I would never think to leave one message unreturned let alone 1/2 dozen. Conversely, I had
