OUR CLIENTS AND EXPERIENCE

TESTIMONIALS

AMERICAN TEXTILE HISTORY MUSEUM
Lowell, MA
“LOIS L. LINDAUER SEARCHES fulfilled its role in recruiting the Museum’s Director of Advancement in an exemplary manner in every respect. They were professional and positive throughout, searched quickly and diligently, presented a variety of candidates in terms of experience and compensation ranges, and provided general guidance… Their efforts at communication with both client and candidates were obvious and successful. The American Textile History Museum recommends Lois and her associates without reservation.”
Michael Smith, Former Executive Director

BABSON COLLEGE
Babson Park, MA
"We chose Lois Lindauer Searches to help us secure a new Director of Planned Giving. The search and the way it was conducted exceeded our expectations...The Lois Lindauer team responded to our needs, anticipated our wants and drove the process. Their emphasis on communication and attention to detail made the search successful. We recommend using the firm without equivocation."
Charles J. Anderson, Associate Vice President of Human Resources

BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Boston, MA
"I just received the candidate introduction packet and it is the best work I've ever seen from a search firm. I am so impressed with the overall assessments, the very comprehensive confidential references and the packaging."
Judi Taylor Cantor, Former Director of Major and Planned Giving

BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Boston, MA
“Front line officers who are proficient in cultivating and soliciting six and seven-figure gifts are always challenging to recruit, so BU School of Medicine turned to LOIS L. LINDAUER SEARCHES for assistance. The firm identified strong candidates with the skills and experience we required and they demonstrated a commitment to our mission as well. I was delighted with the process and recommend LLLS to other development offices."
Karen Engelbourg, Assistant Dean of Development and Alumni Relations

CARNEGIE-MELLON UNIVERSITY
Pittsburgh, PA
“I was closing a session with my colleagues, Vice Presidents of Development, with a message of ‘Run, don’t walk to the best search consultant in development—Lois Lindauer!’ After she finishes our work, of course.”
Robbee Baker-Kosak, Vice President of University Advancement

COLBY COLLEGE
Waterville, ME
“I have retained LOIS L. LINDAUER SEARCHES numerous times over the years, first when I worked at academic medical centers and now here at Colby College. I’ve been consistently satisfied with the quality of the fundraising professionals the firm has secured. Because the staff at LLLS understands development and because the firm specializes in recruiting from within our industry, they know who the talent is and how to find them. The staff at LLLS are intelligent and professional, and have represented the institutions I have worked for well. I would recommend LLLS to anyone.”
Deborah Dutton, Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations

DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE
Boston, MA  
“Dana-Farber Cancer Institute maintains a large and complex fundraising effort, and LOIS L. LINDAUER SEARCHES has been instrumental in helping us identify the high caliber development professionals we need. We’ve retained the firm for numerous searches and have found LLLS team members to be thorough, well connected, and very professional.” 
Susan Paresky, Senior Vice President of Development

HARVARD KENNEDY SCHOOL
Cambridge, MA
"The Harvard Kennedy School turned to LLLS for assistance with critical hires in the senior major gifts area. Both of these positions had extensive requirements, including demonstrated success in soliciting six and seven figure gifts, experience engaging high-level alumni volunteers, and the management skills necessary to effectively oversee and mentor junior major gifts officers. Cultural fit was also very important; we were searching for development professionals who were highly analytic, able to naturally thrive in an intellectually challenging academic environment, and those who could serve as articulate champions of the Kennedy School’s public policy programs.

LLLS conducted both searches at the same time and I was delighted with both the process and the outcomes. Even though there is a shortage of development professionals at this level, the firm identified a solid slate of qualified candidates. Both placements have been performing very well; in fact one was recently promoted. I recommend LLLS to other institutions seeking accomplished fundraisers."
Mary Beth Pearlberg, Senior Associate Dean for Alumni Relations and Resource Development

M.D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
Houston, TX
“I’ve worked with at least three other search firms, but LOIS L. LINDAUER SEARCHES did the best job. Technical skills are, of course, very important to us, but cultural fit is extremely important to us as well.  We retained LLLS to conduct a national search for a new Director of Philanthropic Resources for Planned Giving and we were enormously happy with the outcome.  LLLS secured a slate of candidates who possessed strong technical skills and the ability to work well within the medical center. In addition, they were all really passionate about planned giving.” 
Kevin Pickett, Senior Director of Development

NATIONAL BRAIN TUMOR SOCIETY
Cambridge, MA
“LOIS L. LINDAUER SEARCHES offered a superb process and finesse that led to a truly stress-free Chief Development Officer search. They also possessed a unique insight into our needs – finding candidates who not only understood science but also the nuances of research. There is no doubt that I would hire them again. They could not have found us better candidates.”
N. Paul TonThat, Executive Director

PARTNERS HOME CARE
Waltham, MA
“You did a wonderful job finding some excellent candidates and facilitating the process for both the finalist and for me… Thank you for finding her and for talking her, and me, through it all. You did an outstanding job.”
Marcia P. Reissig, Former President and Chief Executive of Home Care

PERKINS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND
Watertown, MA
"Thank you for making this a great year for me by finding two fabulous staff!" 
Jan Spitz, Former Chief Development Officer

REACH OUT AND READ
Boston, MA 
"Lois Lindauer Searches was a delight to work with.  They took the time to understand our complex staffing needs and then brought us well-qualified and interested candidates.  They helped us find the perfect Senior Director of Development.  She is already making a tremendous difference for the success of our national nonprofit, and we have Lois Lindauer Searches to thank."
Martha Gershun, Former Executive Director 

THE SILK ROAD PROJECT
Cambridge, MA
“Working with LLLS resulted in a successful placement that has had a major impact on my career. I felt I was much more than just another candidate they were presenting to a client. The LLLS team understands the unique requirements of arts and cultural organizations, and they made sure the position was a good match and a great growth opportunity. Job interviews are nerve-wracking at best, and LLLS invested time and effort so that I felt prepared and supported through the entire process. They found me the job of a lifetime and I plan to be here for many years!”
Chris Marrion, Director of Development

SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
South Weymouth, MA
“Lois Lindauer is the best search firm for philanthropy professionals in the marketplace today. We chose them recently to conduct a search for a Director of Major Gifts and a Senior Philanthropy Officer and they exceeded our expectations. I would recommend Lois Lindauer to any nonprofit looking to recruit a talented philanthropy professional. Without question – they’re the best.”
Kevin Courtney, Executive Director

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
Philadelphia, PA
“For more than ten years, at three different universities, LLLS helped me identify and recruit outstanding colleagues. When I assumed the responsibility for expanding and strengthening the overall alumni and development program at Temple, I turned immediately to LLLS. They take the time to understand what we truly need and consistently find individuals who are a great fit for our team -- their partnership has been and continues to be of tremendous value.”
David Unruh, Senior Vice President for Institutional Advancement

UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER
Rochester, NY
“The efforts of LOIS L. LINDAUER SEARCHES have been essential to the University of Rochester as we prepare for the largest capital campaign in our history. LLLS has presented us with outstanding development professionals from across the United States, and I have found the firm's services to be thorough and completely professional.”  
James Thompson, Senior Vice President for Advancement, Chief Philanthropy Officer

WORCESTER ART MUSEUM
Worcester, MA
"We were very pleased with the service provided by LOIS L. LINDAUER SEARCHES in helping us fill our Director of Advancement position. We were presented an excellent selection of candidates and very helpful assessments of their individual talents. LLLS kept to a tight schedule and was only satisfied with their selection when we were."
James A. Welu, Director

WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
Worcester, MA
“I have known Lois Lindauer for more than 10 years now. Since day one, LLLS has been a firm that stands for quality and service not only to their clients but also to their candidates of choice.  When I worked with LLLS as a candidate, I felt part of a larger organization that truly appreciated me as a person during the entire search process.

As a client, I find LLLS services a cut above the rest because of their focus and ability to understand our organizational needs and aspirations when hiring.

The bottom-line with LLLS is that you are hiring a quality firm managed by quality people. In a stressed economic environment every dollar counts, we consider our relationship with LLLS as an investment in our long-term viability and productivity. They help us find the best people and the right fit for our organizational goals.”
Dexter Bailey, Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Services