Organizations in Cleveland have partnered to forge a new growth paradigm through real estate ownership in predominantly Black and Latinx neighborhoods — those that have been systematically shut out of wealth-generating opportunities.
Michael Layton draws parallels between the Gilded Age and current challenges in philanthropy, and argues that giving circles offer valuable insights about how to democratize philanthropy.
Guest author Isis Krause shares how a 2016 study on giving circles sparked the creation of a new infrastructure organization, Philanthropy Together.
Layton addresses recent allegations made by Mexico’s president about grants from U.S. foundations in opposition of a controversial infrastructure project.
Michael Layton, Ph.D., joined the Johnson Center on September 1, 2020 as the second holder of the W.K. Kellogg Community Philanthropy Chair.
By Tory Martin
The Cleveland Foundation’s India Pierce Lee explains the Greater University Circle Initiative, an innovative neighborhood redevelopment effort.
The #OurNeighborhoods anti-displacement toolkit was developed to provide grassroots organizers in Asian American and Pacific Islander neighborhoods with tools to support their work.
By Tory Martin
The Detroit Innovation Fellowship identifies, connects, and supports local innovators working to address neighborhood challenges faced by Detroit residents.
We speak with Katy Hayek Asuncion about how the Center for Arab American Philanthropy’s efforts support national philanthropy in the midst of local communities.
AnnMaura Connolly shares the stories of three Americans who recognized a need and stepped forward to lead community change, spurring countless others into action where it’s needed most.