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Social Justice Donors vs. Mainstream Wealthy Donors: A Comparative Analysis

December 3, 2024

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

A new report reveals social justice donors’ intentional focus on systemic issues, broader giving, and strategic philanthropy, in stark contrast with general wealthy donors.

Michigan Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities and Disaggregated Data

October 9, 2024

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

Michigan’s task force improved data collection on racial disparities in COVID-19 to address systemic healthcare inequities.

OMB Expands Protocols for Federal Collection of Race and Ethnicity Data

April 10, 2024

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

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.

The Role of Employee Belonging in Organizational Transformation

October 24, 2023

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

The article underscores the need for organizational transformation, driven by inclusive cultures and adaptive leadership, to create environments of belonging — where individuals communicate openly, contribute to team success, and thrive.

New Organizational Structure Models are Toppling the Staff Pyramid

June 23, 2023

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

Efforts to alleviate burnout and economic and workplace inequity are leading more nonprofits to look for opportunities to spread the work, responsibility, and credit among more staff — and even other organizations.

Make MENA Visible: Changes to Federal Race and Ethnicity Standards Are Needed

April 5, 2023

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

Dr. Claudia Youakim calls for updates to our Federal data collection standards to include Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) racial and ethnic identities.

For Good Health: The Power of Belonging in Green Spaces

March 22, 2023

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

Chronic disinvestment and a lack of access to public green spaces have led to poorer health outcomes for children and adults in Black and Brown communities. It’s time to take action.

Will Philanthropy Stay Focused on Racial Equity?

February 21, 2023

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

As Teri Behrens explains, it’s too early to tell whether philanthropy’s commitments to racial equity and social justice represent a real turning point, or simply a “trend.”

Supporting Health Equity in Michigan Communities

November 15, 2022

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

Groundwork’s Melanie Wong shares how her organization is using data from a new Johnson Center report to inform their work toward greater health equity and opportunity in Michigan communities.

Philanthropy’s Role in Transitioning Our Inequitable Economy

November 9, 2022

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

Ahead of the 2022 EconCon Presents conference, Research Associate Trish Abalo reflects on her experience attending EconCon 2021, a conference focused on building an economy that works for everyone.

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