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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.

In Detroit’s ‘Grand Bargain,’ the Chief of a Local Foundation Was a Key Player

The head of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan was central to making the deal come together.

New Study Finds Unexpected Source of Giving: Young Women

Young single women who are not affiliated with a religion are far more generous than their older, secular counterparts.

Foundation Giving Reaches Record $54.7-Billion, Report Says

The surging stock market boosted assets of many foundations and spurred creation of new charitable trusts, according to the Foundation Center.

Foundation Support Is Crucial in Plan to Save Detroit’s Art and Pensions

Foundation Support Is Crucial in Plan to Save Detroit’s Art and Pensions

A judge approves a bankruptcy plan heavily reliant on half a billion dollars in philanthropic support.

Number and Assets of Charities Are Growing Rapidly, Study Says

About 963,000 charities existed in 2012, far more than the 743,000 operating in 2002. And during that time, their assets grew 43 percent, to $3-trillion.