Latest Blog Posts
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Buy Local, Hire Local, Live Local: The Greater University Circle Model for Equitable Development
by India Pierce Lee
This blog was produced as a part of Field Focus: Inclusive Strategies for Prosperity, a digital series to explore philanthropy’s role in inclusive economic development and community prosperity.
A Tale of Two Cities
Cleveland’s Greater University Circle neighborhood has long been …
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11 Trends in Philanthropy for 2020: Anticipate and Embrace What’s Next
What place should philanthropy hold in a democratic society?
Across our field, in politics, in business, and in our communities, Americans are questioning the very nature of philanthropy and probing its core value. These questions ask who has the responsibility — or the right — to …
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LearnPhilanthropy
A marketplace of knowledge, tools, and connections for newcomers. Navigate the field, learn with peers and thought leaders, and improve your grant making.
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Our State of Generosity
An online platform to share Michigan’s philanthropic history. Discover milestones that made the state a leader, and get tools for effective philanthropy.
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Community Profiles 2.0
Explore housing and economics data in Grand Rapids with this interactive mapping and demographic snapshot tool.
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An annual community survey designed uniquely to connect demographics with opinions and perceptions of Grand Rapids and Kent County residents.
