Susan Phillips is a Professor of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership, School of Public Policy and Administration, Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada, and Editor-In-Chief of Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly.
Susan’s research focuses on place-based philanthropy and public policy for nonprofits. She is co-editor of The Routledge Companion to Philanthropy, and is currently leading a study team exploring the question: ‘what makes some charities and not-for-profits more resilient than others?’ Her work in advancing research in nonprofit studies and public management has been recognised by distinguished service awards from the Canadian research associations in both of these fields.
Philanthropy is at a crossroads, facing contradictory directions. Giving and volunteering are declining, while the dawn of a new ‘golden age’ of philanthropy is predicted. With growing income inequality, the value of philanthropy is widely criticised, while expectations that philanthropy can solve some of our most complex societal and environmental issues have never been greater. Do we need to make philanthropy more legitimate and more impactful? If so, how?
This presentation assesses how public policies, professional practice and the not-for-profit sector can provide new directions for a more effective philanthropy.
Event Details
Date: Friday 13th March 2020
Venue: AGSE202, Level 2, AGSE Building, cnr John & Wakefield Streets, Hawthorn 3122
4pm - Registration & Light Refreshments
4.15pm - Professor Susan Phillips "Making Philanthropy More Impactful?"
5.15pm - Mingling, with catering by the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre
