The Effective Philanthropy Learning Initiative (EPLI) at Stanford PACS conducts research, develops resources, and teaches to help donors become more effective, strategic philanthropists. We are an interdisciplinary team working at the intersection of philanthropy, the behavioral sciences, and design thinking to accelerate learning for donors and others in the donor-support ecosystem.
Hundreds of billions of dollars are dedicated to philanthropy each year, but is it making the greatest impact? EPLI seeks to understand the challenges which high-capacity donors face in giving effectively and designs resources and educational programs to encourage more intentional, outcome-focused giving.
A practical guide for donors that covers all aspects of being a philanthropist and how the nonprofit sector works (Digital version available now, print version available for purchase).
Astep-by-step resource designed to help donors, their families, and their advisors explore and implement an effective, inspired philanthropic plan (Digital version available now, print version available for purchase).
Work through hands-on activities on your own, with your family, or your advisor to build your philanthropic strategy and create your personalized philanthropy planner with ourPhilanthropy Toolkit.
Are you an advisor to donors and their families? Use our The Stanford PACS Philanthropy Toolkit to spark meaningful conversations and guide your clients through a philanthropic planning process.
Education for Philanthropy Professionals
EPLI has developed a virtual, executive-style learning program delivered through six half-day sessions over three weeks. The program is for philanthropic professionals in a leading role within a family foundation or family office, who are in a unique position to guide their principal and execute on their vision for changing the world. Apply now!
EPLI offers in-person trainings, workshops,
and educational opportunities for donors and other philanthropy
professionals. Read more about our past events facilitating strategic
philanthropy practices, and how you might start
your your learning journey.