Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society
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 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.
Give to the Stanford PACS
Consider making a donation to support Stanford PACS in its mission towards a more robust and integrated civil society creating positive social change.
Since our founding in 2006, PACS’ research and programs have sought to examine, critique and address both entrenched and emerging issues influencing and defining philanthropy and civil society, and increasingly, democracy. Every donation, large or small, provides vital support to our continued operations towards expanding the body of research, increasing the pipeline of scholars, practitioners, & leaders, and informing practice and action on pressing Issues.
Thank you for making a gift online today and supporting the future of PACS and a thriving civil society.
Our Work
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Stanford Social Innovation Review
To advance, educate, and inspire the field of social innovation by seeking out, cultivating, and disseminating the best in research and practice-based knowledge.
Recent Publications
- Pope, Shawne, and Patricia Bromley. “From Doing Good to Being Good: The Movement for Nonprofit Social Responsibility”.
Our Community
Scholars
We offer a number of opportunities to support new interdisciplinary research from emerging scholars studying topics related to philanthropy and civil society such as fellowships and academic conferences.
Students
We offer courses, fellowships, and research grants for graduate and undergraduate students interested in careers related to philanthropy and civil society, whether as scholars, nonprofit or foundation practitioners, policy makers, or in for-profit business.
Philanthropists
We engage in research, teaching, convenings, and the dissemination of key resources to improve the practice of philanthropy around the world.
Civil Society
Through a mix of research, convenings, partnerships, and the Stanford Social Innovation Review publication, we strive to be a bridge between rigorous scholarly research and social sector practice.
Philanthropy Intermediaries
We use an interdisciplinary approach to study philanthropy and civil society more broadly. Through a mix of research, teaching, convenings, partnerships, and publications, we strive to be a bridge between rigorous scholarly research and social sector practice.
Policy Makers
We are dedicated to driving knowledge transfer between the private, public, and academic sectors by leveraging Stanford’s reputation as a trusted higher-education research institution to inform policy changes and corporate decisions, while building partnerships with other academic centers and organizations to build the global field of research.
Stanford PACS is committed to providing an online environment that is accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. We are working on updating our digital communications platforms to be inclusive. If you cannot access content or use features on our website due to a disability, please contact us so we can accommodate your request.