Deb Taft

Leader in nonprofit executive search and talent management: as CEO and co-owner of Lindauer, Deb Taft leads a global executive search and talent firm focused on placing senior advancement and nonprofit leaders across education, health & science, arts & culture, advocacy, and civic and social justice sectors. lindauerglobal+1

Experienced advancement and fundraising strategist: Taft has held senior fundraising and strategy roles across major nonprofits and academic medical centers, including serving as Chief Development Officer and Interim Chief Strategy Officer for Girl Scouts of the USA where she led the ToGetHerThere $1 billion campaign and large alumni engagement initiatives. huntscanlon+2

Board and sector leadership with a focus on inclusion and equity: Taft has held governance roles including Chair of the Board of Directors for the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (now HRC Emeritus Council), Chair and President of the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Board, service on the Editorial Board of Giving USA, and leadership roles with the Giving Institute and CASE industry advisory efforts; she actively advances diversity, equity, and inclusion within philanthropy and nonprofit leadership. hrc+2

Speaker, educator and industry influencer: Taft is a sought-after speaker and facilitator on topics including advancement-to-academia transitions, governance, organizational growth, and DEI; she has appeared on industry podcasts and at conferences and has been recognized with awards such as YW Boston's Academy of Women Achievers and Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts' Leading Women. evertrue+2