Lindsey George
About Lindsey George
Lindsey George is a Senior Manager of Foundation Relations at Feeding America, where she has worked since 2019. With a background in political science and business administration, she has held various roles in nonprofit organizations, focusing on collaboration and data-informed solutions to societal issues.
Current Role at Feeding America
Lindsey George serves as the Senior Manager of Foundation Relations at Feeding America, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she focuses on developing and managing relationships with private foundations to secure funding for the organization’s initiatives. Her expertise in donor strategy development is informed by her extensive knowledge of private foundation grantmaking. Lindsey is recognized for her ability to enhance collaboration within the organization by identifying cross-departmental connectivity.
Previous Experience at Feeding America
Before her current role, Lindsey George worked at Feeding America as a Foundation Relations Specialist from 2016 to 2018. In this capacity, she contributed to the organization’s fundraising efforts by leveraging her skills in relationship management and grant writing. Her tenure at Feeding America followed her previous positions, where she gained valuable experience in development and coordination.
Professional Background
Lindsey George has a diverse professional background in nonprofit development. She worked as a Development Associate at AARP and AARP Foundation from 2013 to 2016. Prior to that, she served as a Development Coordinator for Major Gifts/Foundations at the American Heart Association from 2012 to 2013. Her experience also includes roles at United Way and the Center for New Community, where she focused on community resources and administrative coordination.
Education and Expertise
Lindsey George holds a Master of Science in Public Service Management from DePaul University, which she earned from 2011 to 2013. She also has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Business Administration from Washington & Jefferson College, completed from 2006 to 2010. Her educational background supports her commitment to addressing societal issues through data-informed initiatives and thoughtful collaboration.
Advocacy and Collaboration
Lindsey George is known for her commitment to thoughtful collaboration across various streams of work. She advocates for solutions to societal problems that are co-created with those most impacted, ensuring that initiatives are informed by data. Her approach emphasizes the importance of establishing trusted partnerships both internally and externally, which enhances the effectiveness of her work in the nonprofit sector.