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 the W.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 and demonstrate a commitment to building the field. They will bring a distinctive combination of academic credentials and relevant senior-level career experience within philanthropy and the nonprofit sector. The Kellogg Chair must have the knowledge and expertise to participate meaningfully as a scholar, teacher, and intellectual mentor in a University setting while also possessing the skills and experience to engage as a reflective practitioner, advisor, and partner with other leaders in philanthropic practice. 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.
For a full position description and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.gvsu.edu/en-us/listing/
