Arts and Culture
Executive Search
Arts and cultural institutions enrich society and preserve our shared humanity.
Lindauer works with museums, performing arts institutions, public media, libraries, and cultural nonprofits to recruit leaders who can balance creative vision with sound management, community connection, and financial sustainability.
With unmatched reach and expertise, we discover executives who inspire audiences, engage donors, and guide organizations into the future.
Together, we can help ensure your cultural mission thrives for generations.
Our Functional Expertise
Arts and cultural organizations are critical to building communities, preserving heritage, and inspiring creativity. Lindauer has extensive experience recruiting leaders who balance artistic vision with operational and financial sustainability.
From executive offices to fundraising, marketing, and education, we connect institutions with talent that strengthens mission and broadens impact.
Executive Leadership
- CEO
- President
- Executive Director
- Board Members
Advancement and Development
- Advancement Services
- Analytics
- Annual Giving
- Campaign Management
- Corporate and Foundation Relations
- Donor Relations
- Event Management
- Major Gifts
- Membership Management
- Planned Giving
- Principal Gifts
- Stewardship
Artistic and Program Leadership
- Artistic Director
- Curator
- Education and Public Programs
Constituent Management
- Member Engagement
- Patron Programs
- Digital Engagement
Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion
- Organizational Culture
- Culture and Values Officers
- Inclusion and Belonging
- Diversity Officers
- Equity Programs
- Community Outreach
Finance, Operations, and Administration
- Comptroller
- Business Management
- Technology
Human Resources
- Compensation
- Talent Management
- Employee and Labor Relations
Marketing and Communications
- Digital Engagement
- Media Relations
- Technology Management
- Public Relations
- Brand Management
- Direct Response
Research
Grants Management
Omaha Public Library Foundation
Chief Executive Officer
Boston Conservatory at Berklee
Dean of Music
American Ancestors
Chief Advancement Officer
The Newberry Library
Vice President for Development
American Conservatory Theater
Director of Individual Giving
”To find our next CEO, we knew we needed a search firm with the networks, resources, and expertise to lead a national search. Lindauer delivered.
Julie ZunkerCEO Search Committee Chair & Board Member, Seattle Public Library Foundation
The Lindauer Lens
We see an executive search as an opportunity to bring the future into focus.
In partnership with our clients, we weave different perspectives, organizational needs, and aspirations into a shared understanding that moves us forward together. This clarity not only shapes the search but also positions you, your team, and your new leader for lasting impact and meaningful progress.
Arts and Culture Practice Team
Libby Roberts
Senior Advisor and Founding Managing Director
Paula Fazli
Senior Vice President
Dan Nevez
Senior Vice President
Faith Montgomery
Executive Vice President and Managing Director
Adele Mezher
Senior Vice President and Managing Director
Josh Maker
Senior Consultant
Bob Giannino
Senior Vice President
Taylor Beard
Senior Consultant
Alexandra Catuara
Senior Consultant
Khushboo Rami-Patel
Senior Consultant
Jackie Sullivan
Senior Vice President
Chandra Montgomery
Senior Consultant + Director, Equity and Inclusion Practice
Terri Rutter
Assistant Vice President
Megan Abbett
Assistant Vice President
Maureen Huminik
Vice President and Managing Director
Jill Lasman
Senior Advisor and Founding Managing Director
Alexandra Barber
Senior Consultant
Andrew Machado
Senior Consultant
Elsa Gomes Bondlow
Consultant
Alexus Forte
Consultant
Raegan Harvey
Senior Consultant
Let's turn transitional moments into transformational impact.
Whether you’re looking for a leader or building your team, we’re here to help.
