Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy

“The idea of emergent learning is really that anybody can ask a better question at the right moment in time and open up the conversation.” In the video below, Marilyn Darling reflects on the main theme of her article, “Emergent Learning: A Framwork for Whole-System Strategy, Learning, and Adaptation,” originally published in The Foundation Review in 2016 and featured again in the first 15th-anniversary special issue of 2024. Read the full article to learn more about how two organizations embraced emergent learning as a framework to encourage experimentation and support real-time, whole-system learning: https://lnkd.in/gxSCU_xp #TheFoundationReview #EmergentLearning #Philanthropy

Since 2009, The Foundation Review has shared the expertise and insights of practitioners and consultants in the field and contributed to the collective knowledge base in philanthropy. Through an enduring collection of nearly 300 articles, the journal offers in-depth analyses of innovations and trends in philanthropy, often through themed issues on topics including: • Collaborative Learning (https://lnkd.in/gNkkjBiV) • Donor Intent and Legacy (https://lnkd.in/gvbxru_s) • Equitable Evaluation Framework™ (https://lnkd.in/gq9NA2j8) • Exiting with Impact (https://lnkd.in/gvN_mhgr) • Foundation Learning (https://lnkd.in/gKg3c7MG) • Impact Investing (https://lnkd.in/g3KC6bPn) • Implementation Science (https://lnkd.in/ghkaM8Yb) • Inclusive Community Change (https://lnkd.in/g3nmS4nV) • Racial Equity (https://lnkd.in/g-SyaqB4) • Shifting Power in Philanthropy (https://lnkd.in/gsNpnzVk) • Sustainable Development Goals (https://lnkd.in/gftGhvj3) • Theory of Philanthropy (https://lnkd.in/gzB8bVyQ) As we celebrate the 15th anniversary of The Foundation Review, we invite you to explore these topics and more, for free, at thefoundationreview.org. #TheFoundationReview #philanthropy

Art has been shown to be an effective way to engage young people and increase their motivation and passion for philanthropic efforts. In our latest blog post, guest author Jackie Portman suggests several ways to embed art in youth philanthropy programs to strengthen young people’s drive to make positive change. MORE → https://lnkd.in/gz9NBrsh #youth #philanthropy #art

Did you miss it? Watch the replay! Last week, Mandy Sharp Eizinger joined fellow speakers Eric D. Artis, M.Ed, SPHR and Madison Wood-Gonzalez in a webinar focused on fostering a culture of well-being in your nonprofit. Hosted by The Chronicle of Philanthropy with support from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, the conversation covers defining what well-being means for your organization, creating a plan to foster it, and ensuring accountability so positive changes stick. 📺 Watch now! → https://lnkd.in/g5GWXh5J

Do you subscribe to our email newsletter? If not, here's just a bit of what you might have missed recently: 🎉 The Foundation Review is celebrating 15 years of knowledge and insights! The first of two special anniversary issues is out now and FREE to read! 🔎 Gen Z: How is the next generation engaging with philanthropy? How are they changing the giving landscape and future of our sector? 🧠 Wellness resources for nonprofit practitioners and funders 📊 Data collection & accessibility: How is it changing in Michigan and at the federal level? Browse all these topics and more in previous issues of our newsletter, and sign up as a subscriber at: https://lnkd.in/gkyjj6XC #philanthropy #nonprofits #foundations

📣 Toledo area colleagues: This one is for you! Our own Jeff Williams will be at the Glass City Pavilion on July 9 for a free event presented by the Greater Toledo Community Foundation, Clark Schaefer Hackett, and Aly Sterling Philanthropy. Join us to hear about new data from Giving USA, as well as research on donor-advised funds and how they relate to overall giving. Learn more & register online → https://lnkd.in/guMaer-y #DAFs #research #GivingUSA

Celebrating Equity in Practice: Introducing the Ricardo Millett Author Equity Fund! We’re honored to announce the creation of the Ricardo Millett Author Equity Fund at the Johnson Center. A pioneer in the field of foundation evaluation, Millett was the first person to hold the title of evaluation director at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. The newly created fund aims to accelerate the diversification of authors, perspectives, and examples appearing in The Foundation Review by providing stipends and enhanced editorial support for authors from underrepresented communities and organizations. This fund is made possible through the generosity of our 15th Anniversary Celebration Funders, including: 👏 Conrad N. Hilton Foundation 👏 The David and Lucile Packard Foundation 👏 The Duke Endowment 👏 Ford Foundation 👏 Margaret A. Cargill Foundation Fund at The Minneapolis Foundation 👏 RWJF 👏 Walton Family Foundation #TheFoundationReview #philanthropy

ICYMI: The first of two special anniversary issues of The Foundation Review is out now! 🎉 Volume 16, Issue 1 shares the most-read articles from 15 years of The Foundation Review, accompanied by prologues from the authors sharing updates and reflections on how philanthropy has evolved since the article's original publication. Also included in the latest issue is a book review and a brand new article for 2024 describing mental models for systems change. In celebration of The Foundation Review's 15th anniversary, all issues in Volume 16 are open access — free to download and read! Explore Vol. 16, Issue 1 → https://lnkd.in/g7C8C7hn #TheFoundationReview #philanthropy

As we celebrate the 15th anniversary of The Foundation Review, we'd like to thank our Celebration Partners for joining us in lifting up the important work of the journal and its authors. We extend our great appreciation to: 👏 Center for Social Sector Leadership at Berkeley Haas 👏 Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO) 👏 Independent Sector 👏 National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP) 👏 National Network of Consultants to Grantmakers (NNCG) 👏 WINGS Explore the first special anniversary issue of The Foundation Review today — for free! → https://lnkd.in/gHte969Q #TheFoundationReview #philanthropy

In celebration of the 15th anniversary of The Foundation Review, Editor-in-Chief of Special Issues Hanh Cao Yu gathered with authors of the journal's most downloaded articles to reflect on their research and the importance of knowledge building and sharing in the field. 📺 Watch the virtual roundtable discussion: https://lnkd.in/giT-8ZPJ 📖 Download & read the first special anniversary issue of The Foundation Review: https://lnkd.in/gHte969Q #TheFoundationReview #philanthropy