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Since 1992, the Johnson Center has been a leader in helping you understand, strengthen, and advance effective philanthropy for strong, equitable, and inclusive communities.
Professional Development
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We provide competency-based professional development and capacity building for individuals and organizations.
Applied Research & Evaluation
Put research to work.
We can help improve your practice and strengthen your impact with applied research and evaluation.
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The Johnson Center provides resources and tools to make data and research useful for practitioners.
Upcoming Events
Tue March 19
This workshop is designed to ground you in the basics of Form 990 — including practical and purposeful ways to leverage information from a 990 with a nonprofit, financial, or foundation lens.
1:00 pm
Tue March 19
SOLD OUT! Join a panel of national field experts for a conversation about emerging sector trends and how they will affect your work in 2024.
3:00 pm
Wed March 27
Learn how innovative site visit methods can help balance power dynamics and establish more authentic relationships, enabling grantees to showcase their strengths within their authentic context.
2:00 pm
In the News
Thu February 15
Not Just a Wealthy Tax-Shelter: Donor-Advised Funds Are Effective Tools for Giving, Study Finds
Source: Barron's
Wed January 17
Johnson Center’s Essay Collection Highlights 2024 Nonprofit Issues
Source: The NonProfit Times