W.K. Kellogg Community Philanthropy Chair; JCFP

Posted on February 18, 2020

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:Established in 1992, the Dorothy

A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University strives to be a global leader in helping individuals and organizations understand, strengthen, and advance the field of philanthropy. As an academic center within the College of Community and Public Service, the Johnson Center offers applied research, professional development and learning, and data and evaluation expertise to advance the field of philanthropy across the country.

The Johnson Center now seeks nominations and applications for theW.K. Kellogg Community Philanthropy Chair.

The W.K. Kellogg Community Philanthropy Chair was established in 2014 and is the first endowed chair in the country focused on community philanthropy. The Kellogg Chair serves as a leading voice on community philanthropy issues, trends, and innovations while serving as a resource for all who work to advance the many elements of community philanthropy. Working at the dynamic intersection of community and philanthropy, the incoming Kellogg Chair will develop and implement a creative, comprehensive, applied program of research, teaching, service, and thought leadership designed to explore and advance the field of community philanthropy, broadly defined.

Ideal candidates will have a passion for and understanding of the intricate ecosystem of community philanthropy as well as a distinctive combination of academic credentials and senior-level career experience within philanthropy and the nonprofit sector. A doctoral-level degree is required.

The Johnson Center is committed to inclusion and equity and encourages candidates with diverse lived experience and perspectives from underrepresented communities to apply. The ideal candidate will have experience working effectively across a diverse range of faculty, staff, students, and community stakeholders and will be able to demonstrate how they can contribute to a building a culture of inclusivity.

Grand Valley State University:Established in 1960, Grand Valley State University is a comprehensive university that attracts more than 24,400 students with its high-quality programs and state-of-the-art facilities. Grand Valley provides a fully accredited liberal undergraduate and graduate education. Grand Valley's main campus is in Allendale, almost midway between downtown Grand Rapids and Lake Michigan. The Pew Grand Rapids Campus is in the heart of Michigan's second-largest city, putting students closer to employment, internship, and community outreach programs.

A strong liberal education serves as the foundation for Grand Valley State University's 85 undergraduate and 33 graduate degree programs. Grand Valley employs more than 1,700 people and is committed to providing a fair and equitable environment for the continued success of all.

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A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy:Established in 1992, the Dorothy

A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy is an academic center within the College of Community and Public Service at Grand Valley State University. Named after respected philanthropic leader Dottie Johnson, the Center benefits from Michigan’s rich philanthropic landscape while extending its work and influence both nationally and internationally as a force for innovation and research in the field of philanthropy.

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  Effective Philanthropy:Helping donors and foundations adopt best practices in their careers and organizations
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  Strong Nonprofits:Helping nonprofit organizations strengthen their teams, tools, and thinking for better impact
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  Informed Community Change:Guiding nonprofits, foundations, institutions, and neighborhood groups in using data to do good

The Johnson Center has spearheaded many first-of-their-kind and field-leading products, tools, and publicationsthat benefit the field of philanthropy. In addition to the W.K. Kellogg Community Philanthropy Chair, these include: the Frey Foundation Chair for Family Philanthropy, Learn Philanthropy.org and Learn Philanthropy Academy,The Foundation Review, The Grantmaking School, Community Insight, Voice Kent, and many others.

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