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Our student-centered, data-driven, and community-based work equips leaders to achieve their desired social impact.
Alumni Spotlight on Robert Brehm
PhD Student in American Politics at the University of Virginia
Degree: Master of Global Policy Studies, Master of Public Health
“Nonprofits play a really important role in our public sphere and that’s something I did not know coming into the LBJ School and until I worked for...organizations that operate at different levels of government.”
Call for Participation: Fall 2023 Symposium on Tech & Society
Theme: Researching the role funders play in advancing digital/data rights, justice, equity, and inclusion in the U.S. and beyond.
Interested in participating in our fall symposium, either as a presenter or facilitator? Share your interest with us through a short survey before August 25th, 2023.
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Latest Research
In Search of the Magic Bullet: Results from the Building Audiences for Sustainability Initiative
Author: Francie Ostrower
Neutral, non-disruptive, and native: Why do Chinese nonprofit scholars cite English articles?
Author: Ji Ma
Upcoming Events
Starting Your Career as a Professional Fundraiser
Monday, March 18th | 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
UT Austin Development Office Building (2901 N IH35, Austin TX 78722)
Parking and light refreshments provided.
Are you interested in starting a career in development? The Leadership Giving Fellowship program is a paid fellowship hosted by UT Development. The (up to) two-year fellowship is designed for recent college graduates and early-career professionals to enter the field of advancement and become the next generation of front-line fundraisers. The fellowship is a pipeline program whereby participants may gain experience in front-line fundraising for higher education, with the hope that UT Austin can develop their talent and retain them through placements across our fundraising operation. Each fellow will come away from the fellowship with new skills, knowledge of strategic communications, and direct experience in fundraising. Want to learn more? Join us at UT Development's info session to learn more about the program and hear from several previous LGAs.
Democracy, Consumer Power & Economic Rights
Wednesday, March 27th | 5:30-6:45 p.m.
Texas Union Theatre
Consumers today are vulnerable to corporate surveillance, dangerous products, and discrimination in the economy. President and CEO of Consumer Reports, Marta L. Tellado, offers a playbook for individual and collective action to create a fairer marketplace and stronger democracy for all. Join us for a conversation with Tellado, led by Dr. Peniel Jospeh, Founding Director of the Center for the Study of Race and Democracy at the LBJ School of Public Affairs. This event is hosted by the RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service, co-sponsored with the Center for the Study of Race and Democracy, the Annette Strauss Institute for Civic Life, and the Global Sustainability Leadership Institute.
Previous Events
Tech & Society Symposium
The Art of Happiness: A Better World, A Better Life
Diversity and Philanthropic Leadership
Advocacy, Social Justice, and Music
A Conversation on Affordable Housing in Austin
West Coast Nonprofit Data Conference
CONNECT Community Showcase
Technology Adoption in Civic Engagement Leadership
Alumni Panel: Nonprofit Studies portfolio
Seeking Refuge in Impact Business: A Conversation with MRC
Investing in Communities in Times of Crisis
CONNECT Program Info Session