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Affordable Housing is a National Crisis with a Distinct Local Impact
Affordable Housing is a National Crisis with a Distinct Local Impact
This article explores how place-based funders and new collaboratives are working at the local level to address the widespread issue housing availability and affordability.
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Influencer Philanthropy Is On the Rise, but the Platform Matters
Influencer Philanthropy Is On the Rise, but the Platform Matters
In a time of declining donor engagement and donation size, new partnerships and paradigms between social media influencers, nonprofits, and communities may be advantageous for all.
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Meet Elizabeth Dale, Ph.D., the New Frey Foundation Chair for Family Philanthropy
Meet Elizabeth Dale, Ph.D., the New Frey Foundation Chair for Family Philanthropy
The Johnson Center is pleased to welcome Elizabeth Dale, Ph.D., as the second holder of the Frey Foundation Chair for Family Philanthropy.
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The Fiscal Sponsorship Model: A Growing Trend in the Nonprofit Sector
The Fiscal Sponsorship Model: A Growing Trend in the Nonprofit Sector
Launching a new nonprofit is complex and challenging work. But fiscal sponsorship is gaining ground as an increasingly popular alternative model — one that can lift a mission’s administrative burdens and accelerate the work.
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Incorporating Art into Youth Philanthropy Programs
Incorporating Art into Youth Philanthropy Programs
Art is an effective way to engage youth and increase their motivation and passion for philanthropy. This post suggests several ways to embed art in youth philanthropy programs to strengthen young people’s drive to make positive change.
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Celebrating 15 Years of Knowledge Building for Transformation
Celebrating 15 Years of Knowledge Building for Transformation
This special anniversary issue presents the most-read articles from the journal’s 15-year history, each with author commentary in newly written prologues, as well as a book review and new article for 2024.
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Financial Stress and Philanthropic Influence: The Precarious Promise of Generation Z
Financial Stress and Philanthropic Influence: The Precarious Promise of Generation Z
As nonprofits and philanthropy consider how to engage Gen Z (those born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s) — and what to expect from them, a thorough understanding of their economic reality will be critical.
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AAPI Communities are Leading an Upswell in Philanthropy
AAPI Communities are Leading an Upswell in Philanthropy
The Asian American community is coming together to urge funders to support visibility, invest in smaller organizations, and prioritize long-term capacity building for AAPI organizations.
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The Artificial Intelligence Revolution Arrives in Philanthropy
The Artificial Intelligence Revolution Arrives in Philanthropy
With the advent of user-friendly AI interfaces like ChatGPT and Google’s Bard — as well as tools that support grantwriting and fundraising — nonprofits and foundations need to be attentive to their potential shortcomings, as well.
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OMB Expands Protocols for Federal Collection of Race and Ethnicity Data
OMB Expands Protocols for Federal Collection of Race and Ethnicity Data
The Office of Management and Budget recently updated the way federal race and ethnicity data is collected — a great step forward for visibility of communities nationwide, but prompting significant concern for problems ahead.
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Mon September 23
Careers with a Cause
FREE VIRTUAL EVENT! Discover how to turn your passion and purpose into a career in philanthropy in this virtual event during Grand Valley State University's Student Philanthropy Week.
12:00 pm
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Wed October 16
Proposal Analysis in Grantmaking
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
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Wed October 30
Site Visit Essentials for Grantmakers
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.
1:00 pm
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In the News
Tue September 10
Is it unethical — or selfless — to anonymously donate to a political party?
Source: MarketWatch
Mon September 9
In Family Philanthropy, Embracing Differences Can Pay Off
Source: Kiplinger
Thu August 22
By Overlooking Women, Nonprofits Are Leaving Billions on the Table
Source: The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Mon August 5
Women will soon have more money than men for the first time in history—and they’re following the MacKenzie Scott and Melinda Gates playbook
Source: Fortune