
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.

A Closer Look
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.

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Upcoming Events
Wed February 8
This two-day course from The Grantmaking School is designed to challenge grantmakers to learn as much about the grantee organization, program, and community as possible so that opportunities to build capacity and partnerships are recognized and supported.
12:30 pm
Wed February 8
This 4-hour session 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
Thu February 9
Nonprofit expert Aimée Laramore offers insight and guidance to improve your skills in attracting, cultivating, and retaining donors as you navigate the world of special events and annual solicitations.
1:00 pm
In the News
Thu December 29
Pandemic fundraising and new beginnings: The 10 most-read nonprofit stories of 2022
Source: MiBiz
Tue December 27
Nonprofit leadership largely white women, but Detroit more diverse than the rest of Michigan
Source: Crain's Detroit Business
Wed December 14
As Philanthropy Ends a Challenging Year, Historic Lessons Show a Path Forward for an Increasingly Complex Field
Source: The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Tue December 13
‘HONEST CONVERSATIONS’: Report spotlights racial gap in Michigan nonprofit leadership
Source: MiBiz