Skip Navigation Johnson Center for Philanthropy
arrow
Research
Explore our original research and projects in development.
FAMILY PHILANTHROPY
COMMUNITY PHILANTHROPY
LATEST RESEARCH
ACTIVE PROJECTS
RESEARCH BY TOPIC
Mega-Menu-Thumbnail-Annual-DAF-Report-2025.jpg
Annual DAF Report 2025
arrow
Services
Information and insights to help you pursue your mission.
RESEARCH
EVALUATION
TAILORED CONSULTING
DASHBOARDS & DATA
Mega-Menu-Thumnail-Community-Insight.jpg
Explore Community Insight
arrow
Professional Learning
Professional learning programs grounded in core competencies.
ABOUT PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
COURSES FOR GRANTMAKERS
SPECIAL TOPICS
WATCH & LEARN
FULL CALENDAR
Mega-Menu-Thumnail-TGS.jpg
Courses for Grantmakers
arrow
Resources
Resources and tools to help make data and knowledge more accessible.
BLOG
COMMUNITY INSIGHT
COMPETENCY MODELS
THE FOUNDATION REVIEW
REPORTS
THEMED COLLECTIONS
ALL RESOURCES
Mega-Menu-Thumbnail-11-Trends-for-2026.jpg
2026 TRENDS REPORT
arrow
About Us
We envision a world with smart, adaptive, and effective philanthropy to help build strong, inclusive communities.
ABOUT THE JOHNSON CENTER
OUR TEAM
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
CAREERS
CONTACT US
Mega-Menu-Thumbnail-GVSU.jpg
AT HOME AT GVSU
  • Blog
  • Calendar
  • Newsletter
  • Contact Us
Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Johnson Center for Philanthropy Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Research
Explore our original research and projects in development.
FAMILY PHILANTHROPY
COMMUNITY PHILANTHROPY
LATEST RESEARCH
ACTIVE PROJECTS
RESEARCH BY TOPIC
Mega-Menu-Thumbnail-Annual-DAF-Report-2025.jpg
Annual DAF Report 2025
Services
Information and insights to help you pursue your mission.
RESEARCH
EVALUATION
TAILORED CONSULTING
DASHBOARDS & DATA
Mega-Menu-Thumnail-Community-Insight.jpg
Explore Community Insight
Professional Learning
Professional learning programs grounded in core competencies.
ABOUT PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
COURSES FOR GRANTMAKERS
SPECIAL TOPICS
WATCH & LEARN
FULL CALENDAR
Mega-Menu-Thumnail-TGS.jpg
Courses for Grantmakers
Resources
Resources and tools to help make data and knowledge more accessible.
BLOG
COMMUNITY INSIGHT
COMPETENCY MODELS
THE FOUNDATION REVIEW
REPORTS
THEMED COLLECTIONS
ALL RESOURCES
Mega-Menu-Thumbnail-11-Trends-for-2026.jpg
2026 TRENDS REPORT
About Us
We envision a world with smart, adaptive, and effective philanthropy to help build strong, inclusive communities.
ABOUT THE JOHNSON CENTER
OUR TEAM
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
CAREERS
CONTACT US
Mega-Menu-Thumbnail-GVSU.jpg
AT HOME AT GVSU
Johnson Center for Philanthropy Johnson Center for Philanthropy Johnson Center for Philanthropy Johnson Center for Philanthropy

Topic: Grantmakers & Donors

2019 National Summit on Family Philanthropy

January 28, 2019

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

The fifth and final National Summit on Family Philanthropy, themed “Our Donor Journeys and Why They Matter,” was held in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on January 28 and 29, 2019.

Webinar // What We Don’t Know: How Gaps in Giving Data Could Impact Our Sector

April 19, 2018

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

In this webinar, we discuss how the growing gaps in our data could shape the future of fundraising, community giving, research, and policymaking.

Webinar // Legacy and Impact: How Family Foundations Can Have Both

March 22, 2018

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

Philanthropic families care about legacy as well as impact — but at times, honoring both can be a challenge. In this webinar, we discuss how both long-standing and newer family foundations are tackling this issue.

Podcast // A Conversation with Michael Moody & Sharna Goldseker

February 5, 2018

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

In this episode of The Business of Giving, Sharna Goldseker and Michael Moody discuss the impact that Generation X and millennials will have on philanthropy.

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.

Posts navigation

Older posts
Newer posts
Logo-White-Horizontal.svg

201 Front Ave SW
Suite 200
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504

616-331-7585
jcp@gvsu.edu

Get the latest via email

AN APPLIED RESEARCH CENTER OF:
Primary_Oneline_white.svg
Contact Us
Calendar
Careers
Donate
GVSU Privacy Policy
AN APPLIED RESEARCH CENTER OF:
Primary_Oneline_white.svg
© 2026 Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. All rights reserved.
Site By Briteweb