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Overview of the Center // Kyle Caldwell Welcome
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Agenda Welcome and Overview Program Units Upcoming Events Question & Wrap Up
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History Thanks to Don Lubbers, Dr. Russ Mawby, and support from the community, the Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership opened its doors in the fall of 1992 Renamed in honor of Dorothy A. Johnson in 1999 for her efforts in shaping the philanthropic landscape Our initiatives include // Community Research Institute Frey Foundation Chair for Family Philanthropy Institute for Foundation & Donor Learning W.K. Kellogg Community Philanthropy Chair Nonprofit Services Our State of Generosity Johnson Center Philanthropy Archives and Library Don Lubbers Dr. Russ MawbyDorothy A. Johnson
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Senior Accountability Team (SAT) Dr. Teri Behrens Director - Institute for Foundation and Donor Learning Julie Couturier Finance Manager Matthew Downey Director - Nonprofit Services Dr. Jodi Petersen Director - Community Research Institute Stephanie Adams Marketing and Communications Manager Dr. Michael Moody Frey Foundation Chair for Family Philanthropy Dr. Jason Franklin W.K. Kellogg Community Philanthropy Chair Beverly Grant Associate Director Kyle Caldwell Executive Director Tara Baker Philanthropy Assistant
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Program Areas What We Do
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Institute for Foundation and Donor Learning The new institute brings together three dynamic programs to meet the learning needs of grantmakers and donors. LearnPhilanthropy.org Powered by peers and field leaders, LearnPhilanthropy.org is the place to go to learn the basics if you are new to philanthropy or to get up to speed in a new role. The Grantmaking School Our in-person and online courses are designed for grantmakers who have some experience and are ready to tackle issues like managing a portfolio of grants, developing strategy, or evaluating your foundation's work. The Foundation Review No matter what your experience level, the peer-reviewed journal of philanthropy is your source for rigorous but readable analysis of tools, results, and sector trends.
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LearnPhilanthropy A marketplace of knowledge and tools from leading organizations in the field. Exists to accelerate learning among newcomers to philanthropy and evolve how learning happens in the field Helps people overcome learning curves and discover concepts essential to effective philanthropy
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The Grantmaking School First national university-based program for teaching the techniques and ethics of advanced grantmaking. Grantmakers play a pivotal role in assessing needs, analyzing solutions, and improving lives within the communities they serve Courses address the complex work of foundation grantmaking professionals Employ curriculum design that is highly rated by grantmakers from more than 200 U.S. foundations
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The Foundation Review First peer-reviewed journal of philanthropy, written by and for foundation staff and boards and those who work with them. Mission: To share evaluation results, and knowledge about the philanthropic sector in order to improve the practice of grantmaking, yielding greater impact and innovation Each quarterly issue provides peer- reviewed reports about a specific topic of concern for the field of philanthropy
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Institute for Foundation and Donor Learning Team Dr. Teri Behrens Director of the Institute for Foundation and Donor Learning Editor-in-Chief, The Foundation Review Kevin Peterson Student Assistant Austin McNeal Student Assistant Kelly Matti Program Manager Pat Nanzer Associate Director of Special Projects & Associate Editor of The Foundation Review Michael Pratt Program Coordinator DeDe Esque Program Director Clare VanSteel Student Assistant
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Frey Foundation Chair for Family Philanthropy The nation’s first endowed chair focusing on family philanthropy. The Frey Chair works with a network of national advisors and partners to implement a comprehensive program of: Applied research Teaching, professional development Public service Designed to advance and promote the field of family philanthropy nationally and internationally
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Frey Foundation Chair for Family Philanthropy Team Dr. Michael Moody Frey Chair Alicia Chiasson Graduate Assistant
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W.K. Kellogg Community Philanthropy Chair The W.K. Kellogg Community Philanthropy Chair works towards advancing the field of community philanthropy – locally, nationally & internationally. Work is framed by this central question // How do we give better together and strengthen our giving to the communities we care about? The W.K. Kellogg Community Philanthropy Chair pursues four major types of activities to explore answers to this question: Original research Field building Advising & consulting And thought leadership
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W.K. Kellogg Community Philanthropy Chair Team Dr. Jason Franklin Kellogg Chair Holly Downer Graduate Assistant
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Nonprofit Services Helps nonprofit organizations strengthen their teams, tools, and thinking for better impact. Educate organizations through workshops and seminars Coach organizations one-to-one Connect organizations and individuals with the resources needed to run organizations successfully Provide organizations with good practices
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Nonprofit Services Team Terry Horton Senior Program Advisor Matthew Downey Director – Nonprofit Services Kevin Peterson Student Assistant Tamela Spicer Program Manager DeDe Esque Program Director
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Community Research Institute Develops Actionable Data through generative research, program evaluation, web tools, and community responsive strategies. Seeks to improve communities by collaborating, helping to shape research questions, data collection efforts, analysis, reporting, dissemination, and conversation. Maintains resources to better communities, including VoiceGR and Community Profiles
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Community Research Institute Team Amber Erickson Research Manager Dr. Jodi Petersen Director - Community Research Institute Chyna Grove Research Coordinator Melyssa Tsai Research Manager Ouen Hunter Research Manager Laura Quist Research Coordinator Sam VanGroningen Research Coordinator Lisa Venema Project Coordinator Alexa Thompson Research Coordinator Jennifer Sewell Research Manager
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Kallie Bauer Technology Coordinator Joshua Church Web Developer Jeremy Pyne G.I.S. Manager Adriana Paz Santos Senior Database Administrator Amber Darsch Graphic Designer Brian Herron Web Programmer Analyst Joe Moran Web Programmer Analyst Daniel Murzyn Database Programmer Administrator Community Research Institute Team
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Erin Harkness Student Assistant Kenny Osbeck Biostatistics Intern Zach Franken CRI Intern William Herrmann Student Assistant Julie Nichols Student Assistant Chase Hasper Student Assistant Sung Kim Student Assistant Andra Durham Student Assistant Community Research Institute Students
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Shannon Weaver Student Assistant Erika Todter Student Assistant Adam Terwilliger Student Assistant Nathan Spangenberg Student Assistant Teresa Seerbak Student Assistant Rylee Reed Student Assistant Alyssa Posthuma Student Assistant Faith Platz Student Assistant
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Upcoming Events VoiceGR Survey Summer Learning Series ARNOVA Conference Family Philanthropy Summit
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