Philanthropy 101 is a two-day, online course designed to ground new professionals in the basics of foundations, nonprofits, grantmaking, the field of philanthropy, and how philanthropy interacts with other sectors — namely, business and government.
This live online course from the Johnson Center guides you step-by-step to sharpen your voice and written delivery. By the end of this session, you will increase your exposure to grantmaking tools and writing experience to build confidence in your ability to develop, edit, and revise narratives.
This simulation provides participants with hands-on learning opportunities to navigate the complexities of disaster response and recovery. Preparedness is key in recognizing the importance of disaster preparedness to anticipate risk and mitigate damage. The disaster simulation is grounded in the Johnson Center's case study research findings on Michigan-based disasters and infrastructure failures. The role of … Continued
This two-day, virtual course from the Johnson Center is designed to challenge grantmakers to learn as much about the grantee organization, program, and community as possible so that opportunities to build capacity and partnerships are recognized and supported.
Learn how innovative site visit methods can help balance power dynamics and establish more authentic relationships, enabling grantees to showcase their strengths within their authentic context.
Ideal for foundation staff, donors, and others engaged in grantmaking, this workshop from the Johnson Center provides practical tools and step-by-step guidance to help you navigate ethical challenges in grantmaking.
This two-day, interactive course takes a deep dive into the fundamentals of grant proposal financial review and analysis, including organization and project budgets, financial statements, audits, and the IRS Form 990/990EZ.
This virtual workshop from the Johnson Center explores a trust-based, risk-tolerance/management framework that both honors the grantee partnership and leads to increased impact.
