Charitable Giving and Philanthropy

University and Research Centres

Center for Civil Society Studies, Johns Hopkins University: The Johns Hopkins Center for Civil Society Studies seeks to improve understanding and the effective functioning of not-for-profit, philanthropic, or “civil society” organizations in the United States and throughout the world in order to enhance the contribution these organizations can make to democracy and the quality of human life.

Centre for Social Investment, Heidelberg University: The Centre for Social Investment at Heidelberg University undertakes projects in the areas of research, teaching, network and consulting.

Master in International Studies in Philanthropy and Social Entrepreneurship, Bologna University: The Master in International Studies in Philanthropy is a Master degree of the University of Bologna “Alma Mater Studiorum”

Philanthropy Studies, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam: The research programme 'Philanthropic Studies' intends to enhance scholars’ interests by studying the content and determinants of philanthropic efforts at individual, organisational (corporate social responsibility; foundations, fundraising and grant making organisations) and policy level (civil society).

The Center on Philanthropy, IUPUI: The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University is a leading academic center dedicated to increasing the understanding of philanthropy and improving its practice through research, teaching, public service and public affairs.

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