Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society
Scholars. Practitioners. Leaders.
The Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society (PACS) is a global interdisciplinary research center and publisher of the Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR). Stanford PACS develops and shares knowledge to improve philanthropy, strengthen civil society, and address societal challenges. By creating a shared space for scholars, students, and practitioners, Stanford PACS informs policy and social innovation, philanthropic investment, and nonprofit practice.
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Our Work
Events
Effective Philanthropy for Advisors Workshop
Join us for an interactive workshop with Stanford University on their latest tools designed specifically for advisors and clients interested...
September 23 - 24th, 2024
Digital Civil Society Speaker Series: Where Does Change Come From? Cases of Conservative Innovation
Register here to join us in-person. Join us for a monthly gathering that explores critical insights on the intersections and...
June 6th, 2024
Encina Commons, Room 119
Civil Society and Sustainability Conference
Solving the world’s greatest sustainability challenges depends on active engagement by civil society actors. Nonprofits, philanthropies, and advocacy groups play...
June 3 - 5th, 2024
Terrace Room, Stanford University
News
How Trust Works and To Whom It Is Owed
PACS Associate Directors of Research Aaron Horvath and Micah McElroy published “How Trust Works and To Whom It Is Owed”...
Read MorePre-doctoral Research Fellow in Organizational Sociology and Social Innovation
Supervisors: Christof Brandtner (emlyon business school) and Woody Powell (Stanford University) Timeline: Starting in summer or fall 2024. The InvEnt...
Read MoreStanford Social Innovation Review
Recent Publications
From Doing Good to Being Good: The Movement for Nonprofit Social Responsibility
Could AI Speak on Behalf of Future Humans?
Professions and Wealth: The Philanthropy of High-Earning Professionals
From Doing Good to Being Good: The Movement for Nonprofit Social Responsibility
Toward a Better Understanding of Social Origins Theory: A Historical Narrative of Vienna’s Civil Society Organizations
Announcing: Australian Edition of the Toolkit
The Virus And The Vote: Administering the 2020 Election In A Pandemic
The Rule of Law in the Real World
Money Well Spent: A Strategic Guide for Smart Philanthropy, Second Edition (2018)
Serve or Conserve: Mission, Strategy, and Multi-Level Nonprofit Change During the Great Recession
Universal Basic Income: Safety Net 2.0
Our Community
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