Research, Reports, and Publications
Submissions from 2025
Adopting Community-Centric Fundraising: Findings from a National Study, Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University, Elizabeth J. Dale, and Maya Hemachandra
11 Trends in Philanthropy for 2025, Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University
National Survey of Donor Advised Fund Donors, Donor Advised Fund Research Collaborative (DAFRC), H. Daniel Heist, Danielle Vance-McMullen, Jeff Williams, and Rachel Sumsion
The National Survey of Donor Advised Fund Managers, Donor Advised Fund Research Collaborative (DAFRC), H. Daniel Heist, Danielle Vance-McMullen, Rachel Sumsion, and Jeff Williams
The National Survey of Donor Advised Fund Managers: Executive Summary and Key Findings, Donor Advised Fund Research Collaborative (DAFRC), H. Daniel Heist, Danielle Vance-McMullen, Rachel Sumsion, and Jeff Williams
Submissions from 2024
Conectando la filantropía comunitaria y familiar en América Latina: México, Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy de la Grand Valley State University, Michael D. Layton, and Michael Moody
Connecting Community and Family Philanthropy in Latin America: Mexico, Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley State Universit, Michael D. Layton, and Michael Moody
11 Trends in Philanthropy for 2024, Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University
In Abundance An Analysis of the Thriving Landscape of Collective Giving in the U.S., Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University, Philanthropy Together, Adriana Loson-Ceballos, and Michael D. Layton
Patterns in the Tapestry: A Typology of Collective Giving Groups, Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University, Philanthropy Together, Isis Krause, and Michael D. Layton
The National Study on Donor Advised Funds, Donor Advised Fund Research Collaborative (DAFRC), H. Daniel Heist, Danielle Vance-McMullen, Brittany Kienker, and Jeff Williams
The National Study on Donor Advised Funds: Executive Summary and Key Findings, Donor Advised Fund Research Collaborative (DAFRC), H. Daniel Heist, Danielle Vance-McMullen, Brittany Kienker, and Jeff Williams
Submissions from 2013
Estimate of Charitable Giving in Kent County, Mich., for 2011, The Johnson Center
Michigan Benefits Access Initiative: Role of the Office of Foundation Liaison, The Johnson Center
Valuing SROI: Social Return on Investment Techniques and Organizational Implementation in the Netherlands and United States, Johnson Center at Grand Valley State University, Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University, Michael Moody, Laura Littlepage, John Marron, Naveed Paydar, and Pattijean McCahill
Community Literacy Initiative, Literacy Report, Part i: Third Grade Reading, 2013, Literacy Center of West Michigan
References, Literacy Center of West Michigan
Next Gen Donors: Respecting Legacy, Revolutionizing Philanthropy, Sharna Goldseker and Michael Moody
2012 West Michigan Nonprofit Compensation and Benefit Survey Report, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
2013 Nonprofit Needs Assessment, Johnson Center at Grand Valley State University
2013 Nonprofit Needs Assessment, A Profile of Michigan's Most Urgent Professional Development Needs, Heather Carpenter, Rachel Gregg, and Alaina Clarke
Estimate of Charitable Giving in Kent County, Mich. for 2011, Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Evaluation of The Office of Foundation Liaison, 2013, Johnson Center at Grand Valley State University
La inicitiva contra la violencia en la comunidad, 2013, Johnson Center
Submissions from 2012
Estimate of Charitable Giving in Kent County, Mich., for 2010, The Johnson Center
Johnson Center Data Brief Estimate of Charitable Giving in Kent County, Mich., for 2010, Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Developing a Master Data Sharing Agreement May 2012, The Foundation Review
Real Estate Owned Foreclosed Homes: Preliminary Report, 2012, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
Community Survey Brief, Civic Engagement, 2012, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
The Michigan Historical Residential Foreclosure Data Project, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
Community Violence Initiative, 2013, Johnson Center
Submissions from 2011
Greater Grand Rapids Community Survey Lunch & Learn Presentation, 2011, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
Proposed Changes to Michigan Tax Code, Effect on Michigan Nonprofits, Johnson Centre- Michigan Nonprofit Association
Final Report, Kent County Early Childhood Indicators – Baseline Data, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
Final Report, Chronic Early Absenteeism:Prevalence and MEAP Performance in Kent ISD, 2006-2009, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
The Financial State of the Sector A Report on Michigan Nonprofits, The Johnson Center
Population and Housing Trends in West Michigan, 2011, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
2010 Census Redistricting File Field Description, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
Greater Grand Rapids Community Survey Chart Book, 2011, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
Submissions from 2010
Chronic Early Absenteeism: Analysis of Kent ISD Public School Attendance Policies, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
Grand Rapids Juvenile Offense Index, A Multi-Year Trend Analysis, 2006-2009, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
A Cycle of Change, A Brief profile of the Automotive Industry in West Michigan, 2007-2010, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
Housing & Transportation, Affordability in Grand Rapids and Kent County, Grand Rapids Area Coalition to End Homelessness
Kent County Community Violence Assessment 2003, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
Submissions from 2009
Grand Rapids Juvenile Offense Index Annual Report, 2007, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
Central City Weed & Seed, Fourth Annual Community Survey, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
Youth Violence Reduction Literature Review, Grand Valley State University, School of Criminal Justice
Submissions from 2008
Greater Grand Rapids Community Survey, 2008, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
Residential Foreclosures in Grand Rapids and Kent County, Michigan January-June 2008, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
2008 Executive Compensation in Nonprofit Organizations of West Michigan, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
2008 West Michigan Nonprofit Compensation and Benefit Survey Report, The Johnson Center
Sold Short: Residential Foreclosures in Kent County, 2004 – 2007, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
NP2020: Issues and Answers from the Next Generation, Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Submissions from 2007
Grand Rapids Juvenile Offense Index Annual Report, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
Greater Grand Rapids Community Survey Briefing, Employment, 2006, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
Greater Grand Rapids Community Survey Briefing, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
Lessons from the Employer Practice Workforce Innovation Executive Summary, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
Evaluating Community Food Security in Kent County, 2006, Kent County Michigan Health Department
Greater Grand Rapids Community Survey Briefing, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
Greater Grand Rapids Community Survey Briefing, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
The Economic Impact of Nonprofits in Kent County, 2007, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
The Economic Impact of Nonprofits in Muskegon County, 2007, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
The Economic Impact of Nonprofits in Newaygo County, 2007, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
The Economic Impact of Nonprofits in Ottawa County, 2007, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
2005/2006 Greater Grand Rapids Community Survey Results, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
2007 Grand Rapids Juvenile Offense Index Report: Neighborhood Profile Supplement, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
"Mapping the Adequacy of Prenatal Care Access in Grand Rapids, Michigan, 2007 ", Stephen Borders, Gustavo Rotondaro, Ryan Bosscher
Nonprofits and Data: A How-To Series #2: Monitoring Trends and Identifying Emerging Problems, 2007, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
Nonprofits and Data: A How-To Series #6: Using Data to Characterize Disparities Across Sub Populations/Communities, 2007, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
Women's Heart Health, Comments from Service Providers in Kent County, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
Women's Heart Health Directory, 2007, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
Submissions from 2006
Community Survey Adequate Housing 2006, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
Community Survey Food Report 2006, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
Volume 2: Demographic, Economic, Social, and Housing Characteristics of the Hispanic Populations, Including Mexican, Puerto Rican, Guatemalan, Cuban, and Dominican, 2006, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
The Economic Impact of Nonprofits in Kent County, 2007, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
2006 Executive Compensation in Nonprofit Organizations of West Michigan, The Johnson Center
Giving & Volunteering in Kent County, 2005, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
Grand Valley's Community Research Institute awarded national membership, GVSU NewsCenter
Newaygo County AdvantAge Initiative: 2005 Survey Results, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
Nonprofits and Data: A How-To Series #3 - Using Data to Disseminate Information to Engage Community and Policymakers, 2006, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
Nonprofits and Data: A How-To Series #4: Using Data to Evaluate Progress in Meeting Goals, 2006, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
Nonprofits and Data: A How-To Series #5 - Using Data to Establish Priorities and Plan Programs, 2006, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
Submissions from 2005
Volume 1: Demographic, Economic, Social, and Housing Characteristics of the Vietnamese, Puerto Rican, Korean, Bosnian, and Chinese Populations, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
2005 Literacy Survey Results, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
Affordable Housing For Older Adults In Kent County, 2005, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
Caregiving For Older Adults In Kent County, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
Greater Holland Area Arts and Culture Survey, 2005, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
Home Modifications For Older Adults In Kent County, Creating Community for a Lifetime
Kent County Advantage Initiative: 2004 Survey Results, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
Social and Civic Engagement Among Older Adults In Kent County, 2005, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
Submissions from 2004
Best Practices, In Workforce Development, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
Emerging Trends: Healthy Seniors, 2004, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
Emerging Trends: Community and Economic Development, 2004, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
2004 Executive Compensation in Nonprofit Organizations of West Michigan, The Johnson Center
Nonprofits and Data: A How-To Series #1 - Using Data to Support Grant Applications and Other Funding Opportunities, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
Submissions from 2003
Emerging Trends Initiative, Education Update, Focus on Kent County, 2003, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
Giving & Volunteering In Kent County, 2003, The Johnson Center
Emerging Trends Civic Engagement, 2003, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
Emerging Trends Healthy Seniors, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
Project GAP Environmental Scan, Tobacco Free Partners, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center
