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Report // Rooted In Community: The Infrastructure Powering Collective Giving

February 25, 2026

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

Drawing on previous research, this 2026 report examines the essential infrastructure of people, organizations, and resources that support and sustain the collective giving movement.

Report // The A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation

February 11, 2026

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

This case study examines the Clark Foundation’s experience implementing its limited-life strategy, balancing the pursuit of immediate, measurable outcomes with the cultivation of strengthened capacity in partner institutions.

Report // Funding LGBTQ+ Projects

January 20, 2026

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

A fundraising guide to support LGBTQ+ movement leaders navigating the complex challenges of a harsh funding reality.

Informe // Financiación de proyectos LGBTQ+

January 20, 2026

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

Una guía de recaudación de fondos para apoyar a los líderes del movimiento LGBTQ+ que enfrentan los complejos desafíos de una dura realidad financiera.

Report // 11 Trends in Philanthropy for 2026

January 14, 2026

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

Experts and thought leaders from the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy have examined changes in the field and identified 11 trends in philanthropy that we expect to see impacting our sector in 2026.

Report // Annual DAF Report 2025

December 17, 2025

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

As DAFs grow in prevalence, accurate, neutral, and accessible information is critical to understanding their impact. This report provides a reliable reference for the size, scope, and charitable activity of DAFs.

Report // National Survey of Donor Advised Fund Donors

April 23, 2025

By Tory Martin

The National Survey of Donor Advised Fund Donors is the third report in a research series produced by the Donor Advised Funds Research Collaborative.

Report // National Survey of Donor Advised Fund Managers

April 23, 2025

By Tory Martin

This report highlights information about DAF sponsors’ strategies, operational capacity, philanthropic advising, internal policy execution, and marketing.

Practice Guide // Adopting Community-Centric Fundraising

April 22, 2025

By Tory Martin

This practice guide accompanies the report, “Adopting Community-Centric Fundraising: Findings from a National Study.”

Report // Adopting Community-Centric Fundraising

February 12, 2025

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

This national study examines the adoption of Community-Centric Fundraising (CCF) practices across U.S. nonprofit organizations.

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