Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Drew is a longtime magazine writer and editor who joined the Chronicle of Philanthropy in 2014.
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 2005, he was one of 18 journalists selected for a yearlong Knight-Wallace Fellowship at the University of Michigan.
Stories by This Author
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Philanthropy Today
Philanthropy Trigger Words, and How to Make Your Message Clear (Opinion)
How terms like “equity” engender hope in one room and resentment in another. Plus, conversations with Kellogg Foundation CEO La June Montgomery Tabron and democracy advocate Danielle Allen. -
Philanthropy Today
Leadership Lessons From a Millennial and Boomer Partnership
Advice from a millennial and a boomer sharing the helm of a nonprofit. Plus, author Barbara Kingsolver visits our Commons podcast. -
AdviceInside the Leadership Success of a Millennial and Boomer Who Share the CEO Seat
Co-leaders of a Louisiana community group share what makes their norm-defying intergenerational partnership a boon for their staff, their community, and their personal growth. -
Philanthropy Today
It’s a Mistake to Put a Muzzle on Movements (Opinion)
Do efforts to pursue common ground with MAGA members muzzle advocates for the most vulnerable? Plus: a new podcast and a chance to help pick a “Best of” list -
Philanthropy Today
Nonprofits Love Big Words. Americans Don’t. (Opinion)
The ineffectiveness — and danger — of the nonprofit’s world love of jargon. Plus, The Commons in the Twin Cities. -
Philanthropy Today
A Bet by National Funders on Local Solutions
Communities are coming together to fix local problems as Washington burns with division. Plus, author Barbara Kingsolver on how philanthropy can help rural America. -
Grant Making
As Washington Brawls, Betting on Communities to Fix What’s Broken
National funders back efforts to repair sewage, schools, civic health, and more. Is that a better investment than trying to stop polarization in politics? -
Philanthropy Today
LGTBQ Advocate: How I Find Unlikely Allies
Outgoing Gill Foundation CEO Brad Clark offers a critique of progressive philanthropy — and a blueprint for change. Plus, the end of “slacktivism”? -
Philanthropy Today
A Moment for ‘Radical Collaboration’ on a Polarizing Issue?
The “eco-right” is winning converts. Will bipartisanship follow? Plus, the good that can be reclaimed as 100,000 churches close. -
Philanthropy Today
Direct Mail’s Decades of Damage — and How to Change (Opinion)
Audience segmenting and ZIP-code targeting rewired nonprofits — and America. Plus: Major funders and nonprofits line up behind the Courage Project.
