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Drew Lindsay

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Drew is a former Chronicle of Philanthropy editor and writer. He previously worked at Washingtonian magazine and was a principal editor for Teacher and MHQ, which were both selected as finalists for a National Magazine Award for general excellence.

As Pressure Grows, Big-Gift Fundraising Is Changing

As Pressure Grows, Big-Gift Fundraising Is Changing

Competition and challenges are growing, but the role of frontline fundraisers may also be getting more attractive.

7 Traits of Highly Effective Gift Officers

7 Traits of Highly Effective Gift Officers

What fundraising leaders look for when hiring — and how that's changing.

A Foundation Creates a Community Hub, Anchored by Its Headquarters

A Foundation Creates a Community Hub, Anchored by Its Headquarters

The century-old Cleveland Foundation is betting that music, food, and open doors can rebuild trust — and a neighborhood.

How One Foundation Built a Board That’s  Standing Up to Trump

How One Foundation Built a Board That’s Standing Up to Trump

Young, racially diverse trustees who include several grantees are helping the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation hold the line on equity despite threats from the administration.

Taming Tech Chaos in the Back Office

Taming Tech Chaos in the Back Office

Giving in the digital age has been a blessing for donors — and a curse for gift-management officers.

Rural Dreams, Urban Dollars — A Solution From Mississippi

Rural Dreams, Urban Dollars — A Solution From Mississippi

How a big-city philanthropy came to embrace a swath of rural America. Will big money follow?

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What to Do When the President Calls You ‘Corrupt’

Recent White House rhetorical attacks against nonprofits are unprecedented. Will donors listen?

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7 Things We Learned From America’s Favorite Charities

What giving to the 100 organizations that raise the most money tells us about donation trends, donor behavior, and fundraising strategies

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How the Chronicle Ranks America’s Favorite Charities

America’s Favorite Charities is the Chronicle’s exclusive ranking of the U.S. nonprofits that raise the most in private support.

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The 100 Groups That Raise the Most Cash

See our full ranking with data profiles of the nonprofits that earn the most support from individual Americans, private foundations, and corporate philanthropies.