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The Foundation Review is the first peer-reviewed journal of philanthropy, written by and for foundation staff and boards, and those who work with them implementing programs. It provides rigorous research and writing, presented in an accessible style.

Our mission: To share evaluation results, tools, and knowledge about the philanthropic sector in order to improve the practice of grantmaking, yielding greater impact and innovation.

Each issue of The Foundation Review will provide peer-reviewed reports about the field of philanthropy including reports by foundations on their own work.

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The Foundation Review is a proud product of The Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership at Grand Valley State University.

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Spring: Civic Engagement
Summer: Advocacy and Policy Change
Fall: Strategic Communications

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