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.
Author: Johnson Center for Philanthropy
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.