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Intercultural Training Certificate program director next Brown Bag Lunch speaker
April 22, 2013Regina McClinton, director of Grand Valley State University's Intercultural Training Certificate program, will provide tips and insight into using culturally competent language in the next installment of a lunch series organized by the universitys Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Read More
Professor wins Pure Michigan contest
April 17, 2013Patty Janes won the Pure Michigan Jump Start Competition with her idea, Michigan Cares for Tourism. Read More
Johnson Center hosts impact investing expert
April 15, 2013Staff members from Grand Valleys Johnson Center for Philanthropy, Richard M. and Helen DeVos Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI) and organizations with ties to the philanthropic community were able to gain an international perspective on impact investing during a presentation by Wim Hasselman, a leader of the Dutch international relief foundation Woord en Daad. Read More
Professor's tourism idea is finalist in state competition
April 12, 2013Patty Janes' tourism idea is a finalist in the Pure Michigan Jump Start competition. Read More
Students to 'dress for success' in campus fashion show
March 28, 2013A group of campus departments are sponsoring an event that will feature a fashion show of business attire, styling tips and more. Read More
Grand Valley students garner MAB awards
March 18, 2013More than 25 Grand Valley students attended the Great Lakes Broadcasting Conference in Lansing and nine students received awards. Read More
Groundbreaking report sheds light on next-generation philanthropists
January 29, 2013A new report from Grand Valley State University's Johnson Center for Philanthropy and 21/64 provides a first-of-a-kind study on the habits of next-generation donors, who will inherit an unprecedented $40 trillion and are poised to be the most significant philanthropists in history. Read More
Report outlines responses to Mayor's Community Conversations Initiative
January 25, 2013The Community Research Institute (CRI) at Grand Valley State University's Johnson Center for Philanthropy has issued a report that outlines key findings from a series of community conversations that occurred in response to questions from Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell in his 2012 State of the City address. Read More
Wilson named to national, local boards
January 16, 2013Miles Wilson, director of philanthropic and nonprofit services at Grand Valley State University's Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy, has been named to two prestigious nonprofit boards. Read More
HTM students intern at top resorts
December 10, 2012Hospitality and tourism management students attended the Resort and Commercial Recreation Association annual conference in Tampa, Florida. Read More
Local nonprofit organizations join #GivingTuesday movement to encourage spending with a purpose
November 16, 2012Grand Valley State University's Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy, the Land Conservancy of West Michigan and the South End Community Outreach Ministries are working together to support community participation in the #GivingTuesday movement, which encourages giving back to local community nonprofit organizations during the holiday shopping season, specifically on November 27. Read More
Kent County charitable giving tops $600 million, Grand Valley's Johnson Center reports
November 14, 2012Charitable giving in Kent County topped $600 million in 2010, according to a new report released by Grand Valley State University's Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Read More
Police Academy grads find jobs
October 25, 2012Nearly all of the recent graduates from the GVSU Police Academy have found jobs in law enforcement. Read More
Experts present entrepreneurship to nonprofit organizations
October 23, 2012Two experts in entrepreneurship will help nonprofit managers better understand how to incorporate the tools of starting a new business into their nonprofit organization at an event hosted by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Read More
Wilson appointed to statewide board
October 23, 2012E. Miles Wilson, director of philanthropic and nonprofit services at Grand Valley State University's Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy has been appointed to serve on the State of Michigan's Community Service Commission. Read More
Fellowships allow students to work on nonprofit research, programs
October 4, 2012Three Grand Valley State University students have been selected to work on " Our State of Generosity," a project at the university's Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Read More
Candidates talk about justice issues at forum
September 27, 2012Kent County candidates attended an open forum September 26 at Grand Valley State University. Read More
Assistant professor selected for Mawby Fellowship
September 25, 2012Heather Carpenter, an assistant professor in Grand Valley's School of Public, Nonprofit, and Health Administration, has been selected as the faculty fellow of the Russel G. Mawby Fellowships in Philanthropic Studies. Read More
Johnson Center program director named to GRBJ '40 Under 40'
August 31, 2012Matthew Downey, program director of nonprofit services at Grand Valley State University's Johnson Center for Philanthropy has been named one of the Grand Rapids Business Journal's '40 Under 40' for 2012. Read More
GVSU partners with national nonprofit group on major conference
July 27, 2012A major nonprofit industry management group is partnering with Grand Valley State University's Johnson Center for Philanthropy to bring a national conference to Grand Rapids. Read More
Johnson Center receives grants for new web platform on Michigan's philanthropic history
July 20, 2012Grand Valley State University's Johnson Center for Philanthropy has received two grants to be used toward a project that will produce a web-based window into 40 years of history of philanthropy in Michigan. Read More
Staff member instrumental in bringing Transplant Games to campus
July 19, 2012T.J. Maciak, a two-time donor kidney recipient, recently reached out to the family of the organ donor. Read More
Nonprofit leaders gather to share wisdom, collaborate, and learn
May 18, 2012Hundreds of Grand Rapids area nonprofit leaders and volunteers spent the morning of May 18 on Grand Valley's Pew Grand Rapids campus as part of an event that was designed to inspire new ways to help children thrive in an educational setting, and in life. Read More
White House, Dept. of Ed. officials discuss service, interfaith dialogues
May 17, 2012The Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley hosted a gathering May 17 of regional higher education professionals and government representatives who discussed ways students give back to their communities and different aspects of various religious faiths. Read More
Grand Valley, Dept. of Education to celebrate student improvement efforts
May 14, 2012Officials from the U.S. Department of Education will join leaders from Grand Valley State University's Johnson Center for Philanthropy to celebrate community efforts to improve schools in the Grand Rapids area. Read More
Johnson Center leader chosen as 'Man of Excellence'
May 11, 2012Jim Edwards, executive director of The Johnson Center for Philanthropy, has been named one of the Michigan Chronicle's Men of Excellence for 2012. Read More
Conference will highlight research ethics
April 24, 2012Representatives from eight research institutions, including three Grand Valley faculty members, will convene at the Van Andel Institute for a day of networking and sharing best practices. Read More
Students provide meals for Ronald McDonald House
April 23, 2012Hospitality and Tourism Management students planned, cooked and delivered meals to families at the Ronald McDonald House of Western Michigan. Read More
Johnson Center director, dean among speakers at volunteer week celebration
April 14, 2012James Edwards, director of the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University, along with Dean George Grant, of Grand Valley's College of Community and Public Service, will speak at the National Volunteer Week Celebration on Monday, April 16. Read More
Student philanthropy fellowship deadline approaching
April 3, 2012Students who wish to apply for the Kathy A. Agard or Joel J. Orosz fellowships with the Johnson Center must do so before April 9. Read More
Applications for Mawby Fellowships in Philanthropic Studies due April 9
April 2, 2012Grand Valley's Johnson Center for Philanthropy is seeking applications from faculty members for the Dr. Russell G. Mawby Fellowship in Philanthropic Studies. Read More
HTM students dress for success
March 29, 2012A "Dress for Success" fashion show was held by students in the Hospitality and Tourism Management Department, to give other students a chance to see the right way to dress for a variety of jobs. Read More
GVSU graduate program receives national ranking
March 16, 2012A Grand Valley State University graduate program in the School of Public and Nonprofit Administration received national ranking in U.S. News & World Report's 2013 edition of Best Graduate Schools. Read More
Grand Valley students to attend governor's conference
March 16, 2012Thirty students majoring in hospitality and tourism management at Grand Valley State University have been selected to attend the Pure Michigan Governor's Conference on Tourism. Read More
GVSU report shows impact of housing foreclosures on Michigan
February 24, 2012A new report that details the impact of the foreclosure crisis on the state of Michigan has been released by researchers at Grand Valley State University. Read More
Knapp accepted as panelist at international forum
February 17, 2012Allison Lugo Knapp, associate director of the Grantmaking School at Grand Valley's Johnson Center for Philanthropy, has been accepted as a panelist for the 2012 Women's Forum in Bogota, Colombia. Read More
Johnson Center workshop helps small nonprofit fundraisers
February 8, 2012Several dozen leaders of nonprofit organizations from across the state of Michigan will be in Grand Rapids on February 9 and 10 to take part in a workshop being held by Grand Valley State University's Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Read More
GVSU Johnson Center to organize data for team using grant to help kids
February 1, 2012A division of the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University will work as part of a team that has been awarded a grant to help local children. Read More
Conference discusses transitions in later life
January 24, 2012National and local experts will discuss strategies for dealing with changes that arise in later life, during the 7th annual Art and Science of Aging Multidisciplinary Conference. Read More
Downey wins Professional of the Year award
November 9, 2011Matthew Downey, program director of nonprofit services at Grand Valley State University's Johnson Center for Philanthropy, won a prestigious award earlier this month. Read More
Grand Valley student receives UICA award
October 26, 2011A Grand Valley student was selected to receive the Junior Maven Award by the Women + the Arts committee of the Urban Institute of Contemporary Arts. Previous Mavens have included Kate Pew Wolters and Linda LaFontsee. Read More
2012 Transplant Games to be held at GVSU
August 23, 2011The 2012 Transplant Games of America will be held at Grand Valley next July. Read More
Alumna meets royal couple
July 13, 2011During their weekend in California, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge met countless celebrities, dignitaries and at least one Grand Valley alumna. Read More
Area philanthropists say why Grand Rapids is unique
May 19, 2011Rich DeVos, David Frey and Kate Pew Wolters talked about a culture of giving at the National Summit on Family Philanthropy sponsored by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Read More
Grand Valley hosts National Summit on Family Philanthropy
May 6, 2011National philanthropy leaders including Rich DeVos and David Frey will offer expertise at the Johnson Center National Summit on Family Philanthropy. Read More
School of Social Work Hooding Ceremony
May 6, 2011Nearly 1,200 people attended the School of Social Work's Graduation Hooding and Recognition Ceremony April 29 at the Richard and Helen DeVos Center for Arts and Worship. Read More
GVSU launches website of school/neighborhood data
May 5, 2011Grand Valley has developed a website, Mi-School.net, designed to help Michigan residents and educators learn more about their schools and communities. Read More
Mawby Fellowship applications accepted
April 1, 2011Applications are being accepted for the Russell G. Mawby Fellowships in Philanthropic Studies through the Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Read More
Economic impact of 2010 ArtPrize around $7 million
March 1, 2011Grand Valley researchers found that during the 2010 ArtPrize roughly 400,000 visitor days generated an estimated economic impact of as much as $7.5 million for the Grand Rapids area. Read More
Board of Trustees recognizes Johnson
February 11, 2011Grand Valley's Board of Trustees recognized the contributions of longtime member Dorothy A. Johnson at their February 11 meeting. Read More
Edwards named executive director of Johnson Center
February 9, 2011James Edwards has been selected as the new executive director of the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Read More
Write in journal to reduce stress
January 25, 2011A faculty member in the School of Social Work will teach workshop participants how writing in a journal can help reduce life¿s stressors and promote personal development. Read More
Agard retires from Johnson Center
December 17, 2010Kathy Agard, executive director of the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy, has retired after more than 35 years of nonprofit management experience. A gathering in her honor was held December 14 in Loosemore Auditorium. Read More
Campus mourns loss of faculty member
November 30, 2010Benjamin Mutnick, affiliate professor of hospitality and tourism management, died November 28 following a battle with bone cancer. Read More
Service set for Mulder
November 5, 2010The College of Community and Public Service will host a celebration of life service for Rodney Mulder. The professor of social work and former dean died September 21 at age 68. Read More
CRI analyzes juvenile offenses
October 29, 2010A four-year trend analysis of juvenile offenses within the city of Grand Rapids was prepared by the Community Research Institute at the Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Read More
Student ArtPrize survey tracks spending
October 15, 2010A survey conducted by Grand Valley students tracked how long ArtPrize 2010 visitors stayed in the area and how much money they spent. Read More
American presidents and philanthropy
September 7, 2010Several U.S. presidents used their position to stimulate philanthropy, generosity and idealism. Grand Valley's Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies and Johnson Center for Philanthropy will host The American Presidency and Philanthropy. Read More
WOOD Radio talks family philanthropy with Moody
July 30, 2010WOOD Radio spoke with Michael Moody, the new Frey Foundation Chair for Family Foundations and Philanthropy in the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University. The position is the nation's first endowed chair focusing on family philanthropy. Read More
Golf event raises money for student scholarships
July 21, 2010More than 120 golfers are scheduled to take part in a charity event that will help fund a student scholarship and the Hospitality and Tourism Management program. Read More
Moody named Chair for Family Philanthropy
July 2, 2010The Johnson Center has named Michael Moody as the Frey Foundation Chair for Family Foundations and Philanthropy, the nation's first endowed chair focusing on family philanthropy. Read More
Students inducted into honor society
April 23, 2010Top undergraduate and graduate students were inducted into Pi Alpha Alpha, the national honor society for public affairs and administration. Read More
Crawley named ACE Fellow
March 31, 2010William Crawley, associate dean of the College of Community and Public Service, has been named an American Council on Education Fellow for 2010-11. Read More
Minor in adventure tourism to be considered
March 23, 2010Pending approval from the university administration, a minor in adventure tourism should be available this fall through the Hospitality and Tourism Management department. The curriculum project will be the first of its kind in Michigan. Read More
Roundtable focuses on retention of diverse attorneys
March 3, 2010A group of local leaders will explore the importance of diversity in the recruitment and retention of female attorneys and attorneys of color. Read More
Student mentors attend national conference
February 23, 2010A group of Grand Valley State University students will share insights about mentoring with practitioners and academics at the 21st Annual National Youth-at-Risk Conference in Savannah, Georgia from February 28-March 3. The students are members of the Pals Student Mentors program at Grand Valley. Read More
Department reports name change
February 19, 2010The School of Public and Nonprofit Administration is now known as the School of Public, Nonprofit and Health Administration. The name change became effective January 11. Read More
Visiting Scholar discusses family philanthropy
February 12, 2010Virginia (Ginny) Esposito, founding president of the National Center for Family Philanthropy, will give a presentation on the value of family in philanthropy. Read More
Italian chef shares cooking techniques with students
February 10, 2010Chef Maria Cristina Rinaudi spent three weeks in Grand Rapids, sharing cooking techniques and meeting with hospitality and tourism management students. Read More
Grand Valley holds summit on health care reform
January 14, 2010As lawmakers move closer to passing health care reform, Grand Valley will host some of the nation's foremost policy makers who will give a balanced overview of the largest government-led overhaul ever attempted. Read More
Adam named director of social work
December 15, 2009Gwendolyn (Wendy) Adam has been named director of the School of Social Work and associate professor of social work. Read More
Groff offers expertise at nonprofit conference
December 7, 2009Peter Groff, director of the Center for Faith-Based and Community Partnerships, addressed area nonprofit leaders. Read More
Benefits and drawbacks of nonprofit collaboration
November 6, 2009Nonprofit leaders can find out what is working in nonprofit collaboration and what is not, at a conference sponsored by Grand Valley's Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership. Read More
Johnson Center names Frey Chair Visiting Scholar
October 23, 2009Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy has named the first Frey Chair for Family Philanthropy Visiting Scholar. Read More
