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
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