The Nancy Bell Evans Center on Nonprofits & Philanthropy convenes and connects members of the academic, nonprofit, and philanthropic communities to stimulate thinking on current issues, share research and best practices, and promote increased dialogue and collaboration.
Upcoming Events
- Register today for the sixth annual Nonprofit Executive Leadership Institute, March 18-23, which offers nonprofit executives a six-day program to enhance their strategic and visionary thinking. Learn more and register
- Registration is now open for the 18th annual Washington State Nonprofit Conference, May 11, 2012. This year's conference features a number of illuminating sessions, including “Integrity Councils: Options for Improving the Accountability and Integrity of Nonprofit Work” with Associate Professor Mary Kay Gugerty and Nancy Bell Evans Center Senior Advisor Putnam Barber and “Markets After the “Great Recession’: Unexepected Consequences for Nonnprofit Finances” with Evans School Assistant Professor Justin Marlowe. Learn more and register
Past Events
2011
- Governance Symposium, designed to provide new perspectives and stimulate new thinking about leadership in the nonprofit sector, November 4.
- 17th Annual Washington State Nonprofit Conference, featuring keynote Shirley Sagawa, co-author of The Charismatic Organization, May 6.
- Reflections on Philanthropy from Today's Leaders featuring our recent research report "Resilient Nonprofits: How Western Washington Nonprofits Have Been Coping with the Recent Economic Downturn," and comments on the report and its implications from local funders and nonprofits, April 26.
2010
- "Small Change: Why Business Won't Change the World" featuring Michael Edwards, Distinguished Senior Fellow at Demos. Sponsored by Emerging Practicitioners in Philanthropy, Social Justice Fund, and the Nancy Bell Evans Center, November 1.
- Reflections on Philanthropy from Today's Leaders featuring Diana Scearce, senior consultant with the Monitor Institue, on "Social Change with a Network Mindset," August 4.
- 16th Annual Washington State Nonprofit Conference, April 29.
- Reflections on Philanthropy from Today's Leaders: Carol Lewis, CEO of Philanthropy Northwest presenting "Trends in Northwest Giving," April 22. Download the report and watch Carol's presentation.
- 7th Annual West Coast Data Conference, April 23–April 24.
- Foundation Panel, organized by the Evans School Nonprofit Network Student Group, February 2.
- Reflections on Philanthropy with Today's Leaders: Melinda Tuan, speaking on foundation strategy development, January 28. Watch Melinda's presentation online and download her presentation (132 KB PDF)
- "Justice Beyond Compliance", presented by MIT Professor Richard Locke, January 28.
2009
- 10th Annual Washington State Governance Conference: October 30.
- David B. Smith speaks on "Sustaining Impact: Measuring our Civic Return on Investment": October 28.
- Book Signing with Authors of Working Across Generations: Defining the Future of Nonprofit Leadership: October 7.
- Washington State Constellation Meeting: August 14.
- Evans School Research Seminar Series Presents Mark Warren: May 1.
- Reflections on Philanthropy with Today's Leaders: Kristin Lindsey: April 21.
- Washington State Nonprofit Conference: April 2.
- Workshop for Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy: March 26.
- Reflections on Philanthropy from Today’s Leaders: Emmett D. Carson: March 11.
- Josh Bernoff on Social Technologies: February 26.
- Nonprofit Founders Panel: February 23.
- UW Career Discovery Event: Careers in the Nonprofit Sector: January 28.
2008
- Reflections on Philanthropy from Today’s Leaders: David Domke: December 3.
- Working Families at Risk: The New Economic Insecurity: September 10.
- Constellation Meeting: August 25.
- Nancy Bell Evans Professorship Reception: June 5.
- Foundations in American Regions: June 6.
- The Future of Organized Philanthropy: May 16.
Find our more our research, education opportunities, and other resources related to nonprofits and philanthropy by contacting us at 206.221.4629 or nbec@u.washington.edu.