Gail Mc Culloch
About Gail Mc Culloch
Gail Mc Culloch serves as the Associate Dean for Development & Alumni Affairs at Yale University, bringing extensive experience in major gift cultivation and fiscal planning from her previous roles at the University of Michigan and Stony Brook University.
Current Role at Yale University
Gail Mc Culloch serves as the Associate Dean for Development & Alumni Affairs at Yale University. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the university's fundraising efforts and alumni engagement strategies. Her role involves overseeing development initiatives and fostering relationships with alumni to enhance support for the university's mission.
Previous Experience at University of Michigan
Prior to her current role, Gail Mc Culloch worked at the University of Michigan as the Director of Development for Major Gifts and Planned Giving at the School of Public Health. She held this position for 13 years, from 2002 to 2015. During her tenure, she focused on major gift cultivation and stewardship, significantly contributing to the school's fundraising success.
Experience at Stony Brook University
Gail Mc Culloch also served as the Director of Development and Alumni Relations at Stony Brook University for six years, from 2015 to 2021. In this role, she was responsible for managing development initiatives for the School of Journalism and the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science, enhancing alumni relations and fundraising efforts.
Educational Background
Gail Mc Culloch studied at the University of Cincinnati, where she completed coursework leading to a Masters in Public Administration, achieving a GPA of 3.8. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Beloit College, where she studied Foreign Languages and Anthropology from 1973 to 1977.
Expertise in Fundraising and Development
Gail Mc Culloch possesses expertise in both domestic and international major gift cultivation and stewardship. She is skilled in fiscal planning, execution, and reporting within the context of fundraising and management. Her experience includes sophisticated event planning and implementation, as well as board and volunteer development.