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Category: West Michigan

Find Free Resources for Nonprofits at the Library

August 31, 2021

By Tory Martin

Libraries offer many free resources for nonprofits, including access to grantmaker databases, how-to books and guides, and historic archives.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Philanthropy: Three Years at the Johnson Center

August 17, 2021

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

Trish Abalo reflects on the research and initiatives led by Juan Olivarez during his term as the Johnson Center’s Distinguished Scholar in Residence for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, as well as her own experience working alongside him.

Kent County Essential Needs Task Force Shares How They’re Using the Economic Inclusion in Grand Rapids Report

October 27, 2020

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

Representatives from the Kent County Essential Needs Task Force speak with us about how their organization is using data from our “Economic Inclusion in Grand Rapids” report to inform their work and further their mission.

Putting Economic Inclusion Data to Work in Grand Rapids

October 6, 2020

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

In this interview with Stacy Stout, director of equity and engagement with the City of Grand Rapids, she shares how the City is using key data from the Johnson Center’s “Economic Inclusion in Grand Rapids” report.

Inclusión Económica en Grand Rapids, Mich.

April 21, 2020

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

Este informe presenta una revisión actualizada del progreso hacia la inclusión económica en el área de Grand Rapids, Mich.

Economic Inclusion in Grand Rapids, Mich.

April 21, 2020

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

This report from our Community Data and Research Lab offers key economic data on several Grand Rapids, Mich. neighborhoods to support ongoing work to promote inclusive growth in our city.

Growing Justice and Community: The Grand Rapids Neighborhood Summit and Supporting Community in a Time of Crisis

April 9, 2020

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

Data analyst Rachel Borashko shares her overwhelmingly positive experience attending and leading a workshop at the 2020 Grand Rapids Neighborhood Summit.

In the Time of Coronavirus: What the Data Say About the Risk to Michigan Nonprofits

March 25, 2020

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

Through the lenses of project management, disaster response, and data, Jeff Williams considers how the coronavirus crisis may impact the nonprofit sector.

Using VoiceKent Survey Results to Advance Your Mission

August 6, 2019

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

2017 marked the first year of county-wide survey expansion thanks to a partnership between the Johnson Center and the Kent County Health Department.

Won’t You Be My Neighbor? The Curation of Community at Grand Rapids’ Neighborhood Summit

May 7, 2019

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

The Johnson Center’s Kevin Peterson shares his experience at the 2019 Grand Rapids Neighborhood Summit and thoughts on community-building.

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