Lunch with the Johnson Center
Online MISeries Description As nonprofit organizations make their way back into office and program spaces, questions abound. The Johnson Center is here to offer support and insights for nonprofit leaders as you make sense of the new normal. Grab your lunch and join us on Zoom every second and fourth Thursday of the month* for "Lunch…
Philanthropy 101
Online MIWe're online! This workshop will be presented online through Zoom. All registrants will receive the access link and password via email the day before the event. Philanthropy 101 is a two-day, online learning experience designed to ground new professionals in the basics of foundations, nonprofits, grantmaking, the field of philanthropy, and how philanthropy interacts with…
How to Tell Your Story to Maximize Impact
Online MIWe're online! This workshop will be presented online through Zoom. All registrants will receive the access link and password via email the day before the event. Sharing a relevant, meaningful story is key to the success of any organization. It can be a beacon for the success of your mission; the more defined your story…
Inclusive Growth and Racial Equity in Grand Rapids: Trends and Data Use
Online MIInclusive Growth and Racial Equity in Grand Rapids: Trends and Data Use Part of the Johnson Center's free Brown Bag Lunch & Learn series Inclusive growth means that all communities have the opportunity to thrive. Community data broken down at the neighborhood level helps us understand how history, policy, and investment affects the conditions in…
Equitable Evaluation: Making sure all voices are heard
Online MIJoin us as we explore how working together can benefit both foundations and nonprofits, and make evaluation practices more equitable for all.
Nonprofit Advocacy: Do’s and Don’ts From a Longtime Lansing Observer
Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy 201 Front Ave SW, Suite 200, Grand RapidsNonprofit Advocacy: Do’s and Don’ts From a Longtime Lansing Observer Part of the Johnson Center's free Brown Bag Lunch & Learn series Legislators don’t bite… often. But if you are not used to the public policy process, writing to a legislator or speaking at a public hearing can be very intimidating. And it is true…
What It Really Means to Be an Executive Director
Online MILearn how to move out of the role of chief hero and into the role of chief host, facilitating the success of your entire team.
Proposal Analysis in Grantmaking
Online MIWe're online! This workshop will be presented online through Zoom. All registrants will receive the access link and password via email the day before the event. Proposal solicitation and analysis are essential skills for grantmaking. Why, what, and how projects and organizations are identified and funded can have a lasting impact on local communities —…
What If We Ignore the Goals? Nonprofit Organizations & Goal-Free Evaluation
Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy 201 Front Ave SW, Suite 200, Grand RapidsWhat If We Ignore the Goals? Nonprofit Organizations & Goal-Free Evaluation Part of the Johnson Center's free Brown Bag Lunch & Learn series Designed for nonprofit practitioners, this presentation led by Dr. Youkers will describe philosophical and practical concerns with assessing programs and services according to predetermined goals and objectives; and then introduces goal-free evaluation…
Nonprofit Board Certification
Online MIWe're online! This training will be presented online through Zoom. All registrants will receive the access link and password via email the day before the event. The Johnson Center's Nonprofit Board Certification program offers guidance for those serving or planning to serve on nonprofit boards. This engaging online training will provide opportunities for learning, discussion,…
The Whole Story: Financial Analysis for Grantmakers
Online MIWe're online! This workshop will be presented online through Zoom. All registrants will receive the access link and password via email the day before the event. Financial Analysis in Grantmaking takes you on a deep dive to explore the fundamentals of grant proposal financial review and analysis, including organization and project budgets, financial statements, audits,…
