Lindsey Gale

Lindsey Gale has extensive experience in social impact with nearly 25 years of success in executive search, fundraising and consulting. She is an accomplished relationship builder, strategist, communicator and community influencer, and applies these skills to help individuals and a variety of non-profit organizations achieve their goals.

Professional Focus

Nearly 25 years’ experience in social impact, including professional roles in major gift fundraising, annual giving, and donor relations and stewardship
Additional experience in executive search, consulting, and human resources
Works primarily with not-for-profit organizations, higher education institutions and academic medical centers
Highly skilled in relationship building, strategy development, communications, and project management

Business Expertise

Executive Search Consultant at Boyden Boston and Fundraising Consultant with Trek Advancement LLC, Lexington, KY
Director of Donor Relations at Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation, a non-profit focused on women’s leadership, Dublin, OH; promoted from Advancement Officer role
Assistant Director of Development, Stewardship Reporting at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH; prior role as Assistant Director of Development, Annual Giving
Director of Donor Relations at Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, OH; promoted from Assistant Director of Special Giving
Special Gift Officer at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Associate Director of Major Gifts at Ohio Wesleyan University
Relationship Banker Candidate - Management Trainee and Human Resources Generalist at Huntington National Bank, Columbus, OH

Additional Expertise

Social Impact
Education
Not-for-Profit
Healthcare
Human Resources

Areas of Expertise

Education & Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in business and psychology from Ohio Wesleyan University

Boston

75 Arlington Street
Suite 5000
Boston
United States

Case Studies

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Orchestrating a 'Picture-Perfect' AVP Recruitment at UCF

In a pivotal phase of growth, the University of Central Florida's Advancement & Partnerships Division partnered with Boyden to recruit an Associate Vice President of Advancement Operations, marking their third collaborative effort. As stated by the SVP of Advancement and Partnerships, here, we share how Boyden orchestrated a "picture-perfect" search to secure a strategic leader pivotal to UCF's advancement goals.

Strategic Turnaround: A CFO’s Role in Rebuilding Culture and Financial Leadership

Boyden supports a major charter school network with the recruitment of the right CFO to bridge strategy, execution, and collaboration.

Strategic Leadership in Crisis: Elevating Communications and Protecting Reputation

Amid a politically sensitive crisis, our client, a major social impact organization, faced significant reputational risks. Lacking a Head of Public & Government Affairs for over three years, they turned to Boyden for urgent strategic communications leadership.

Thought Leadership

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Boyden Report Series

As social impact organisations stir our conscience, where does your organisation stand?

Social Impact Report: Analysing the trends and companies reshaping the role of enterprise in society, with expert insights from Boyden's Global Social Impact Practice Members