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Topic: Grantmakers & Donors

Webinar // How the Tax Overhaul Could Impact Our Sector

December 14, 2017

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

Kyle Caldwell hosts a webinar with three sector experts to help organizations navigate the tax debate.

Podcast // A Conversation with Michael Moody

December 12, 2017

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

Michael Moody joins hosts Rob Harter to discuss the rise of the millennial generation as the next wave of philanthropists and what it means for the nonprofit sector.

Podcast // Join the Philanthropic Revolution

December 6, 2017

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

Research says that the rising generation of family philanthropy will take a different approach to giving. Michael Moody joins host and philanthropist Ellie Frey Zagel to discuss.

Book // Generation Impact: How Next Gen Donors Are Revolutionizing Giving

October 2, 2017

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

Gen X and millennial philanthropists will be the most significant donors ever and will shape our world in profound ways. Hear them describe their ambitious plans to revolutionize giving so it achieves greater impact. And learn how to help them succeed in a world that needs smart, effective donors now more than ever.

2017 National Summit on Family Philanthropy

February 20, 2017

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

The fourth biennial National Summit on Family Philanthropy, themed “Donor Intent and Real Impact: Can Your Family Have Both?” was held in San Francisco on February 20 and 21, 2017.

Brief // Things I Always Tell a New Grantmaker

October 20, 2015

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

This 2015 brief from Joyce White offers tips for new grantmakers to help ground them in the philanthropic sector.

Brief // Falling Into Philanthropy, Wandering Into Learning

October 1, 2015

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

This brief explores the informal learning paths grantmakers take in the field as well as ways foundation leaders can provide an orientation to the field in place of an established pathway.

2015 National Summit on Family Philanthropy

June 15, 2015

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

The third biennial National Summit on Family Philanthropy, themed “Better Together: Stronger Collaboration for Smarter Philanthropy,” was held in New York City on June 15 and 16, 2015.

Report // Next Gen Donors: Respecting Legacy, Revolutionizing Philanthropy

July 9, 2014

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

This first-of-its-kind research examines the next generation of major donors and studies this crucial group directly, rather than summarizing what others think about them.

Report // Next Gen Donors: The Future of Jewish Giving

June 6, 2014

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

Based on new analysis of data collected for “Next Gen Donors: Respecting Legacy, Revolutionizing Philanthropy,” this report examines the ways in which high-capacity, Jewish next gen donors think about and experience philanthropy.

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