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
Advisors in Philanthropy Annual Conference Speaking Engagements
Join Advisors in Philanthropy “as we elevate the philanthropic conversation and create a trusted network of professionals with a shared philanthropic passion.” ...
September 20 - 21st, 2021
National Center for Family Philanthropy, Trustee Education Institute Speaking Engagement
NCFP’s Trustee Education Institute provides a comprehensive overview of the important legal, investment, ethical, grantmaking, and family dynamics issues facing...
September 28 - 30th, 2021
Effective Philanthropy for Advisors
This interactive workshop is designed for advisors who would like an efficient, immersive training on the core principles and practices...
September 29 - 30th, 2021
News
Book Release: SYSTEM ERROR
Where Big Tech Went Wrong And How We Can Reboot Authored by Rob Reich, Mehran Sahami & Jeremy M. Weinstein...
Read MoreProgram on Democracy and the Internet Launches New Content Policy & Society Lab (CPSL)
Palo Alto, CA – Harmful content circulates widely on the internet, exploiting policy and technical vulnerabilities on every platform. The...
Read MoreStanford PACS on Social Media
I am so thrilled that @familygiving is partnering with @StanfordPACS. It's a pleasure to work with @erinnandrews to leverage the strength of each organization to provide more comprehensive support for philanthropic families.
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We're thrilled to announce our Effective Philanthropy Learning Initiative's new partnership with @NCFP to move donors toward more effective giving. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3lnLmCp
Stanford Social Innovation Review
Recent Publications
Alternative Organizing with Social Purpose: Revisiting Institutional Analysis of Market-Based Activity
Mair, J., & Rathert, N. 2021. Socio-Economic Review. Online First: DOI: 10.1093/ser/mwz031.
Can Ratings Have Indirect Effects? Evidence from the Organizational Response to Peers’ Environmental Ratings
Amanda J. Sharkey and Patricia Bromley
The Virus And The Vote: Administering the 2020 Election In A Pandemic
A Compendium of Research from the Stanford-MIT Healthy Elections Project
Philanthropy and Digital Civil Society: Blueprint 2021
The Annual Industry Forecast by Lucy Bernholz
What’s your impact?
Maggie Coggan
The Rule of Law in the Real World
Paul Gowder
Money Well Spent: A Strategic Guide for Smart Philanthropy, Second Edition (2018)
Paul Brest and Hal Harvey
Serve or Conserve: Mission, Strategy, and Multi-Level Nonprofit Change During the Great Recession
Aaron Horvath, Christof Brandtner, and Walter W. Powell
Universal Basic Income: Safety Net 2.0
By Juliana Bidadanure