Emily Brenner, M.P.A. - Johnson Center for Philanthropy

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Emily Brenner joined the Johnson Center in 2018 and currently serves as project manager. In this role, she manages the production of The Foundation Review, supports the center’s work with spend-down foundations, and assists with programming across the entire center. Emily also works closely with the director of strategy and planning, as well as the director of engagement and knowledge-building, to support other projects. Before transitioning to project management, Emily managed the center’s courses for grantmakers.

Emily earned a Master of Public Administration degree with an emphasis in nonprofit management and leadership, as well as a bachelor’s degree in global studies and social impact with a minor in Latin American studies, from Grand Valley State University (GVSU). Emily received the Excellence-in-a-Discipline Award from GVSU for her undergraduate major in 2019 and received The Graduate School Citations for Academic Excellence for her Leadership and Service to GVSU in 2022.

Wed January 14

Where the Government Steps Back, Business and Philanthropy Can Step Forward Together

In this era of hyper-disruption, navigating the tension between business goals and social goals will be a natural part of any partnership or crossover between business and philanthropy.

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Wed January 14

Weighing the Power of AI Against Its Impact

In the three years since generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools became widely available to the public, we have seen an extraordinary rate of growth and change. AI's next era must focus on good governance.

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Wed September 4

Influencer Philanthropy Is On the Rise, but the Platform Matters

In a time of declining donor engagement and donation size, new partnerships and paradigms between social media influencers, nonprofits, and communities may be advantageous for all.