Tamela A. Spicer, M.A.
Senior Program Manager (2016–2023)
Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” – Maya Angelou
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Tamela Spicer worked at the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy from 2016–2023, serving most recently as senior program manager for learning services. Her work was shaped by her many years as a volunteer, service that included leadership roles with the Grand Rapids and Michigan Jaycees, Rotary International, and the Alliance for Nonprofit Management.
Tamela continues to teach at Grand Valley State University and is a board member for the Grand Valley University Club and A Mother’s Touch.
Related Articles
Mon August 28
As more nonprofits and funders look to further their impact and sustainability, power and equity are at the center of a growing movement to reimagine the language and practices of capacity building.
Wed January 18
Recent research illustrates the undeniable rise of funder collaboratives. These new partnerships are a starting point for change — and for moving hundreds of millions of dollars.
Tue September 20
West Michigan community leaders came together in 2016 to develop a plan to foster more inclusive nonprofit boardrooms. The resulting project helped inform the Johnson Center's new curriculum and microcredential for board service.
In the Media
Fri March 31
Tamela Spicer (Johnson Center) and Justin Van Wyk (Mutual of America) discuss upcoming Nonprofit Clinic
Source: WGVU Morning Show
Fri March 3
Guests Tamela Spicer & Mandy Sharp Eizinger Discuss Nonprofit Clinic on April 19
Source: WGVU Morning Show
Fri November 11
Our Brother's Keeper looks at establishing new homeless shelter
Source: Midland Daily News
Wed October 26
Johnson Center weighs in on boardroom diversification
Source: Grand Rapids Business Journal