Faith-Based
Executive Search

Faith-based organizations provide unique opportunities to serve, inspire, and lead.

At Lindauer, we understand the nuances of balancing spiritual mission with organizational strategy. We have a long history of recruiting leaders who embody both deep faith and professional expertise, ensuring alignment with your community and your cause.

Partner with us to identify executives who will advance your mission with conviction and care.

The Organizations We Serve

Denominational Leadership Bodies  +  Faith-Based Higher Ed: Colleges, Universities, and Seminaries  +  Social Service and Relief Organizations  +  Interfaith and Ecumenical Organizations  +  K-12  +  Faith-Based Hospitals and Healthcare  +  Faith-Based Foundations, Museums, and Educational Programs

Our Faith-Based Clients

Our Functional Expertise

Lindauer partners with religious institutions and affiliated nonprofits to identify executives who embody conviction, integrity, and expertise.

We deliver leaders who strengthen governance, expand outreach, and sustain ministries and services.

Executive Leadership

  • President
  • Executive Director
  • Chief of Staff

Advancement and Development

  • Advancement Services
  • Analytics
  • Annual Giving
  • Campaign Management
  • Corporate and Foundation Relations
  • Donor Relations
  • Event Management
  • Major Gifts
  • Planned Giving
  • Principal Gifts
  • Stewardship

Constituent Engagement

  • Membership Engagement
  • Event Management
  • 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
  • Revenue Officer

Human Resources

  • CHRO
  • Compensation
  • Talent Management
  • Employee and Labor Relations

Marketing and Communications

  • Digital Engagement
  • Media Relations
  • Technology Management
  • Public Relations
  • Press Officer
  • Brand Management
  • Direct Response

Lindauer was responsive to our needs every step of the way. They brought a wealth of knowledge about our sector and helped us define what we were looking for.

Kristy GonzalezSeton Hall University

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.

Faith-Based Organization Practice Team

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Bob Giannino

Senior Vice President

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Libby Roberts

Senior Advisor and Founding Managing Director

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Adele Mezher

Senior Vice President and Managing Director

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Maureen Huminik

Vice President and Managing Director

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Faith Montgomery

Executive Vice President and Managing Director

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Dan Nevez

Senior Vice President

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Maeve Clifford

Senior Vice President and Managing Director

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Terri Rutter

Assistant Vice President

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Paula Fazli

Senior Vice President

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Jill Lasman

Senior Advisor and Founding Managing Director

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Megan Abbett

Assistant Vice President

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Josh Maker

Senior Consultant

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Taylor Beard

Senior Consultant

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Raegan Harvey

Senior Consultant

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Chandra Montgomery

Senior Consultant + Director, Equity and Inclusion Practice

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Andrew Machado

Senior Consultant

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Alexandra Barber

Senior Consultant

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Alexandra Catuara

Senior Consultant

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Lauren Haines

Senior Consultant + Senior Director, Business Development

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Elsa Gomes Bondlow

Consultant

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Alexus Forte

Consultant

Let's turn transitional moments into transformational impact.

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