
Celebrating 30 Years!
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
Ramp up your skills.
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.
Resources & Tools
Find the right tools.
The Johnson Center provides resources and tools to make data and research useful for practitioners.
Upcoming Events
Wed September 27
Ideal for foundation staff, donors, and others engaged in grantmaking, this workshop from The Grantmaking School provides practical tools and step-by-step guidance to help you navigate ethical challenges in grantmaking.
1:00 pm
Thu October 12
This interactive program presents a historical timeline to describe and examine milestones in the history of American philanthropy, weaving perspectives to analyze modern philanthropy’s quest for equity as practice, process, and vision.
1:00 pm
Thu October 19
This virtual program is designed for people interested in board service or those looking to strengthen and refresh their knowledge and skills, and for executive directors to more effectively work with their boards.
1:00 pm
In the News
Tue September 12
Second Annual Nonprofit Board Connect Takes Place September 19
Source: WGVU Morning Show
Thu August 24
‘The Single Best Tool for Forcing Public Scrutiny': New Collaboration to Expand Access to Nonprofit Data
Source: The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Wed July 19
Johnson Center conducts research into Mexico’s community and family philanthropy
Source: Alliance Magazine
Mon June 12
How established nonprofits can foster the next generation of philanthropists
Source: Crain's Detroit Business