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Category: Community Philanthropy

Philanthropy 1992–2022: Shifts in the Sector Reflected National Events and Cultural Change

November 1, 2022

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

As part of the Johnson Center’s 30th anniversary, Michael Moody reflects on what philanthropy looked like 30 years ago and highlights the remarkable transformation and growth of the sector since 1992. (Part 3 of 4)

Philanthropy 1992–2022: Budgets Swelled and Certain Nonprofit Types Flourished

November 1, 2022

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

As part of the Johnson Center’s 30th anniversary, Michael Moody reflects on what philanthropy looked like 30 years ago and highlights the remarkable transformation and growth of the sector since 1992. (Part 2 of 4)

Philanthropy 1992–2022: Giving Changed — How Much, Where To, and Who From

November 1, 2022

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

As part of the Johnson Center’s 30th anniversary, Michael Moody reflects on what philanthropy looked like 30 years ago and highlights the remarkable transformation and growth of the sector since 1992. (Part 1 of 4)

Slow Train Coming: Taking Time for Community-Driven Systems Change

October 25, 2022

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

A new generation of funders is radically challenging how the sector defines and achieves its goals — arguing that shifting power to communities is both more ethical and effective for long-term impact.

The Community Investment Network and the Fierce Urgency of Now

August 16, 2022

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

In honor of Black Philanthropy Month, Marsha Morgan shares how the Community Investment Network lifts up Black philanthropy by supporting giving circles and Black donors.

Philanthropy is Entering a New Era of Engagement with Native Communities

April 26, 2022

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

Institutional philanthropy is starting to recognize the strengths, challenges, and needs that Indigenous people bring to many of our sector’s most pressing areas of work.

Philanthropy on the Blockchain: Giving DAOs and the Next Generation of Giving Circles

December 14, 2021

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

Emily Rasmussen explains the rise of DAOs — decentralized autonomous organizations — what they are, and how they are an important and innovative part of the evolution of collective giving.

Native and Muslim Americans: Two Marginalized Communities Find Similar Hurdles in Engaging Philanthropy

July 27, 2021

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

Muslim and Native American leaders collaborate to remove systemic barriers that have historically prevented organizations in their communities from accessing equitable opportunities and funding.

There’s a Gap Between Giving Circles and Social Justice — Philanthropy Together’s Newest Project Wants to Fix That

June 30, 2021

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

New research from the Social Justice Giving Circle Project reveals critical opportunities for social justice giving circles and a need for greater accountability to movement leaders.

From International Grantmaking to the Globalization of Philanthropy

May 11, 2021

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

Philanthropy is globalizing — a dynamic process in which actors exchange ideas and practices and engage in shared learning to find forms of giving that are authentic for different cultural contexts.

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