Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Jeff Williams serves as the Director of the Community Data and Research Lab at the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy, where oversight includes leading a team focused on enhancing access to data for nonprofit and philanthropic initiatives. Prior to this role, Jeff Williams was the CEO at Public Sector Consultants, where management encompassed financial oversight, client relations, and personnel for a firm generating over $11 million in annual sales. Jeff Williams also held the position of Senior Vice President at Public Sector Consultants, managing large-scale projects and supervising education and public finance services. With prior experience that includes roles such as Program Officer at the Midwestern Higher Education Compact and System Technician at the Michigan State Senate, Jeff Williams' educational background features a Doctorate in Higher Education Management from the University of Pennsylvania and an M.B.A. from the University of Michigan.
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Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
MISSION We aim to be a global leader in helping you understand, strengthen, and advance philanthropy. VISION We envision a world shaped by smart, adaptive, and effective philanthropy that helps to create strong, inclusive communities. ABOUT Established in 1992, the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy is an academic center within the Center for Scholarly and Creative Excellence at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Johnson Center provides: • Competency-based professional development • Applied research and evaluation • Resources and tools to transform communities for the public good We are proud to spearhead many first-of-their-kind leadership roles and publications that benefit the field of philanthropy. These include the Frey Chair for Family Philanthropy and the W.K. Kellogg Community Philanthropy Chair, both of which support original research in the field. We also publish “The Foundation Review,” the first peer-reviewed journal of philanthropy, four times per year.