Dear Colleagues,
The USC Center on Philanthropy and Public Policy is hosting a research symposium that examines our understanding of the role of philanthropy in creating social impact, March 14–16, 2019 at the Sol Price School of Public Policy.
There has been a growing understanding of how philanthropy and nonprofit organizations can advance social change through the development of impactful strategies and practices. The aim of the conference is to take stock of intellectual developments and research contributions at the intersection of philanthropy, nonprofits, and social innovation, and to assess the most promising avenues for future work.
As part of the symposium, The Center is seeking submissions of research papers that are both rigorous and relevant for policy and practice. It welcomes papers that draw on the various disciplines and professional fields that provide the foundations for the study of philanthropy, nonprofit organizations, and social innovation/change, including economics, sociology, political science, history, as well as public policy, public management, and nonprofit studies. It encourages theoretical and methodological diversity, including quantitative and qualitative studies, as well as studies that take a multi-level approach connecting organizational processes with the broader institutional environment. The Center is keen to hear from individuals at various stages of their careers, particularly junior scholars.
The deadline for submitting abstracts is November 30, 2018. The abstract should include your first and last name, email address and paper title. In addition, please identify which of the eight aforementioned symposium themes your paper will address (e.g., philanthropic strategies for change or social movements and community organizing, etc.).
Organizers
James M. Ferris
Emery Evans Olson Chair in Nonprofit Entrepreneurship and Public Policy
Director, The Center on Philanthropy & Public Policy
Sol Price School of Public Policy
University of Southern California
Elizabeth A. Graddy
Jeffrey Miller Chair in Government, Business and the Economy
Sol Price School of Public Policy
Vice Provost for Academic and Faculty Affairs
University of Southern California
A full description of the Call for Papers can be found at the following link: http://cppp.usc.edu/call-for-papers/
Questions, comments and to receive future updates, please email cppp2020@usc.edu.