RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service

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The RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service is a research center at

volunteerism.[1]

History

The RGK Center was founded in 2000 by Curtis W. Meadows, Jr. with a $5 million grant from the RGK Foundation.[1]

Faculty and leadership

  • David Springer, Director of the RGK Center and Distinguished Teaching Professor in the School of Social Work
  • Francie Ostrower, Professor of Public Affairs and Fine Arts and Senior Fellow
  • Sarah Jane Rehnborg, Professor of Public Affairs in Volunteerism and Board Governance
  • Joshua Busby, Associate Professor of Public Affairs
  • Ken Gladish, Adjunct Professor of Public Policy
  • Meeta Kothare, Adjunct Professor of Public Policy
  • Mark Clayton Hand, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Social Entrepreneurship

Education

Academic Programs
  • Portfolio Program in Nonprofit Studies:
    Graduate certificate program focused in nonprofit management, volunteerism, and philanthropy. Open to graduate and PhD-level students at The University of Texas at Austin.[2]
  • Summer Fellowship Program:
    A four-week seminar led by Peter Frumkin for graduate students conducting research in the areas of nonprofit management, philanthropy, volunteerism, social entrepreneurship, and global civil society.[3]
  • Developing Civil Society Education via Case Studies: A North American Perspective:
    Students research and develop case studies of civil society organizations in Canada, United States, or Mexico while studying abroad.[4]
  • Curtis W. Meadows, Jr. Social Enterprise Program:
    University of Texas at Austin graduate students serve as consultants to
    nonprofit organizations in Latin America.[5]
Executive Education

Dell Social Innovation Competition

Originally titled the Social Innovation Competition, the RGK Center founded the annual competition in 2006 with Dell joining as a sponsor in 2009. The Dell Social Innovation Competition offered a $50,000 grand prize to college student entrepreneurs that develop innovative solutions to significant social issues.[7]

Key publications

  • Ostrower, Francie (1995). Why the Wealthy Give: The Culture of Elite Philanthropy. Princeton University.[8]
  • Frumkin, Peter (2002). On Being Nonprofit: A Conceptual and Policy Primer. Harvard University.[9]
  • Frumkin, Peter (editor); Jonathan Imber (editor) (2004). In Search of the Nonprofit Sector. Transaction.[10]
  • Ostrower, Francie (2004). Trustees of Culture: Power, Wealth, and Status on Elite Arts Boards. University of Chicago.[11]
  • Frumkin, Peter (2006). Strategic Giving: The Art and Science of Philanthropy. University of Chicago.[12]
  • Angel, Jacqueline L. Inheritance (2007) in Contemporary America: The Social Dimensions of Giving across Generations. Johns Hopkins University.[13]
  • Musick, Marc; John Wilson (2007). Volunteers: A Social Profile. Indiana University.[14]
  • Rehnborg, Sarah Jane (May 2009). Strategic Volunteer Engagement: A Guide for Nonprofit and Public Sector Leaders.[15]
  • Frumkin, Peter (2010). The Essence of Strategic Giving. University of Chicago.[16]
  • Frumkin, Peter; JoAnn Jastrzab (2010). Serving Country and Community. Harvard University.[17]
  • Busby, Joshua (2010). Moral Movements and Foreign Policy. Cambridge University.[18]

References

  1. ^ a b "Mission | RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service". Rgkcenter.org. 2012-03-16. Retrieved 2012-03-21.
  2. ^ "Portfolio Program in Nonprofit Studies | RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service". Rgkcenter.org. 2012-03-16. Retrieved 2012-03-21.
  3. ^ "RGK Center Summer Fellowship Program | RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service". Rgkcenter.org. Archived from the original on 2012-03-15. Retrieved 2012-03-21.
  4. ^ "Developing Civil Society Education via Case Studies: A North American Perspective | RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service". Rgkcenter.org. 2012-03-16. Archived from the original on 2012-03-15. Retrieved 2012-03-21.
  5. ^ "Curtis W. Meadows, Jr. Social Enterprise Fellows (formerly Ford Fellows) | RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service". Rgkcenter.org. Retrieved 2012-03-21.
  6. ^ "RGK Center Executive Education | RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service". Rgkcenter.org. 2012-03-16. Archived from the original on 2012-03-15. Retrieved 2012-03-21.
  7. ^ "Dell Social Innovation Challenge | RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service". Rgkcenter.org. 2012-03-16. Archived from the original on 2012-03-20. Retrieved 2012-03-21.
  8. ISBN 9780691015880
    . Retrieved 2012-03-21.
  9. ^ "On Being Nonprofit - Peter Frumkin - Harvard University Press". Hup.harvard.edu. Retrieved 2010-12-11.
  10. ^ Jonathan B. Imber; Peter Frumkin (eds.). "Transaction Publishers: In Search of the Nonprofit Sector". Transactionpub.com. Retrieved 2012-03-21.
  11. ^ "Trustees of Culture: Power, Wealth, and Status on Elite Arts Boards, Ostrower". Press.uchicago.edu. Archived from the original on 2010-06-11. Retrieved 2012-03-21.
  12. ^ "Peter Frumkin: Strategic Giving". Press.uchicago.edu. Retrieved 2010-12-11.[permanent dead link]
  13. ^ "Books by RGK Faculty | RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service". Rgkcenter.org. Archived from the original on 2012-03-15. Retrieved 2012-03-21.
  14. ^ "Volunteers". Iupress.indiana.edu. 2007-11-06. Retrieved 2012-03-21.
  15. ^ "Strategic Volunteer Engagement: A Guide for Nonprofit and Public Sector Leaders". Serviceleader.org. Retrieved 2012-03-21.
  16. ^ "Peter Frumkin: The Essence of Strategic Giving". Press.uchicago.edu. Archived from the original on 2010-06-12. Retrieved 2010-12-11.
  17. ^ "Serving Country and Community - Peter Frumkin, JoAnn Jastrzab - Harvard University". Hup.harvard.edu. Retrieved 2010-12-11.
  18. ^ "Moral Movements and Foreign Policy - Academic and Professional Books - Cambridge University Press". Cambridge.org. Retrieved 2012-03-21.

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