Taking a Systems Approach to Change with Young Americans
Guest author Derrick Feldmann asserts that by taking a more systematic approach to change, we have a stronger chance of keeping young people excited and engaged.
Category: Nonprofits
Change Can Start Anywhere. It’s Up to Philanthropy to Get Onboard.
Dennis McMillian shares the story of Aurora Johnson, who saw an opportunity to bring services and resources to an underserved, rural Alaskan community.
Let’s Stop Talking About Leadership
Reflecting on her experience at the 2018 Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy annual conference, Tory Martin considers the value of leadership and participation.
Nonprofits Can Be Real Power Hitters When It Comes to Voter Engagement
Nonprofit VOTE’s Greg Cameron explores the many ways in which nonprofits are key to increasing voter engagement in the U.S.
Recruiting and Retaining Staff Through Better Benchmarking Data
CMF’s Brittany Kienker shares her insights on finding and using benchmarking data to recruit and retain quality staff.
In Their Own Words: Reflections From the Neighborhood Leadership Academy
Graduates of the Johnson Center’s inaugural Grand Rapids Neighborhood Leadership Academy speak about their experiences in the program and how it has impacted them and their work.
How to Find Data for Nonprofit Research
GVSU’s Dr. Li shares resources and lessons learned from his experience finding data for nonprofit research.
Data and the Sector: Using Data to Drive Effective Philanthropy
Teri Behrens discusses the many ways in which data plays an important role in the philanthropic sector — both supporting and informing our work.
How Repealing the Johnson Amendment Could Change the Game for Nonprofits
This feature from our 2018 Trends report shows how a repeal of the Johnson Amendment could impact philanthropy in several key ways.
A Growing Commitment to Building Nonprofit Capacity
This piece from our 2018 Trends report highlights the call for attention and investment in nonprofit capacity aimed at greater impact.