Lindauer was honored to bring this search to a successful conclusion in partnership with the Seattle Public Library Foundation. Read the announcement about Brian Lawrence becoming SPLF’s next CEO.

The Seattle Public Library Foundation serves as the primary fundraising partner for the Seattle Public Library, championing their mission and fostering a community where creativity and opportunity flourish. With over 8,000 individual donors and private organizations, the Foundation helps keep the Library vibrant by enhancing city-funded services. It supports a range of programs, from Books Unbanned to Homework Help, and facilitates branch upgrades annually.

As the second-largest public library foundation in the nation, its commitment to integrity, partnership, equity, and innovation resonates through its many initiatives. Anchored by a belief in the transformative power of libraries, the Foundation ensures they remain vibrant hubs of knowledge and community engagement.