"It is my hope that the Center, through its work, can enlarge and transform the scope, reach, and impact of philanthropy. I believe this can be done by developing strategies that capitalize on an enhanced capacity for giving, which in turn results in more effective nonprofit action, and more collaborative relationship with government and business for public problem solving."

James M. Ferris, Ph.D.
Director
The Center on Philanthropy and Public Policy

The Center on Philanthropy and Public Policy conducts research and analysis on philanthropy and the nonprofit sector. The Center's goal is to provide useful and useable knowledge in three key areas:

• Changing Landscape of Philanthropy -The Center examines emerging philanthropic trends and the resulting impact on nonprofits, foundations and the community.
• Philanthropic Strategies for Public Problem Solving - The Center studies ways that philanthropic organizations and individuals can develop more effective strategies for public problem solving, particularly through partnerships with nonprofits, government and business.
• Philanthropic Stewardship and Public Accountability - The Center analyzes governance issues for philanthropic organizations to honor donor intent and to ensure greater accountability, as well as public policies that influence philanthropic behavior.

The Center communicates its findings through research reports and papers, and forums, roundtables and seminars.