About the Do Good InstituteDo Good InstituteUMDDGI_d94ef59e-c1c5-11e7-96a7-b993e5c2b6ecUniversity of MarylandAt the University of Maryland, we are reinventing the college experience by producing future pioneers and entrepreneurial leaders who will address the challenges of the 21st century.PioneersEntrepreneurial LeadersSchool of Public PolicyThe School of Public Policy and its Do Good Institute are transforming students' idealism into extraordinary outcomes through rich learning experiences built on real-world application.State of MarylandAs our state and world's problems grow increasingly complex and interconnected, the Do Good Institute at Maryland will develop generations of alumni who create innovative projects and ventures that will produce dramatic results at home and abroad.Students' idealism is transformed into extraordinary outcomes._d94ef74c-c1c5-11e7-96a7-b993e5c2b6ecTo develop generations of alumni who create innovative projects and ventures that will produce dramatic results at home and abroad._d94ef800-c1c5-11e7-96a7-b993e5c2b6ecIdealismOutcomesExperienceLearningReal-World ApplicationCampusSpark a do good campus._d94efa12-c1c5-11e7-96a7-b993e5c2b6ec1University of Maryland StudentsFrom orientation to graduation, we will engage the entire student body in initiatives designed to ensure that every student who graduates from UMD will do so informed and motivated to Do Good in their communities and around the world.UMD CollegesThis effort builds on the amazing success and impact of the School of Public Policy and its Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership, and now expands to every school and college within UMD to touch every UMD student.By introducing all Maryland students to experiences from orientation to graduation, we will inspire them to engage in effective, impactful efforts and social innovations today and throughout their lives._d94efbb6-c1c5-11e7-96a7-b993e5c2b6ecCulture & PracticeDrive an entrepreneurial culture and practice of doing good._d94efe2c-c1c5-11e7-96a7-b993e5c2b6ec2Our Do Good Challenge is infusing the campus with a culture of philanthropy and social entrepreneurship through a year-long innovative prize competition and programming. Thousands of Maryland students are making the greatest social impact they can for their favorite causes by teaming up to start a social venture or a philanthropic project for an existing nonprofit (including volunteering and fundraising)... The Do Good Challenge is a year-long effort that engages more than 1,000 students across campus and partners with numerous colleges, schools, and programs. Capped by an eight-week competition created by UMD students to encourage their peers to Do Good, the challenge awards more than $20,000 of total prize money and gives students a chance to get their organization’s name in front of a panel of high-profile judges and hundreds of supporters and professionals at the Finals. It is an opportunity students can’t miss. Teams can enter the Challenge in one of two ways:ProjectsMaximize impact for a particular cause or organization._d94efef4-c1c5-11e7-96a7-b993e5c2b6ec2.1Student-run initiatives that maximize impact for a particular cause or organization through volunteering, fundraising, and/or awareness efforts during the course of the Challenge.VenturesEstablish organizations intended to be self-sustaining entities._d94effd0-c1c5-11e7-96a7-b993e5c2b6ec2.2Independent, student-founded and student-run organizations intended to be self-sustaining entities in the long run, whose efforts during the Challenge focus on taking the organization to the next level.Academic ExperiencesCreate undergraduate academic experiences that build a lifetime of philanthropy._d94f007a-c1c5-11e7-96a7-b993e5c2b6ec3University of Maryland StudentsAn undergraduate academic curriculum in philanthropy began in the School of Public Policy with the development of new courses in which students learn about effective philanthropy and manage their own philanthropic investment fund. Through partnerships across campus, hundreds of students participate in courses through which they award grants worth thousands of dollars to effective Maryland nonprofits, propose policy solutions to community challenges, and learn how to launch nonprofits and companies with a social impact.Nonprofit Leadership & Social InnovationOffers a major and a minor in nonprofit leadership in social innovation._d94f0160-c1c5-11e7-96a7-b993e5c2b6ec3.1Undergraduate StudentsMaryland NonprofitsAn undergraduate academic curriculum in philanthropy began in the School of Public Policy with the development of new courses in which students learn about effective philanthropy and manage their own philanthropic investment fund. Through partnerships across campus, hundreds of students participate in courses through which they award grants worth thousands of dollars to effective Maryland nonprofits, propose policy solutions to community challenges, and learn how to launch nonprofits and companies with a social impact. Today, the School of Public Policy offers a Major in Public Policy with a Focus in Nonprofit Leadership and Social Innovation and a Minor in Nonprofit Leadership in Social Innovation that is open to any major on campus.Issues & ApproachesProvide hands-on learning to heighten student awareness of local, national and global issues and examine different approaches to social impact._d94f020a-c1c5-11e7-96a7-b993e5c2b6ec3.1.1Our newest Minor in Nonprofit Leadership and Social Innovation is built on hands-on learning and heightens students' awareness of local, national and global issues and examines different approaches to social impact. Students study the role of the nonprofit, NGO, and social sector, as well as social innovation, leadership, and the skills required for effective nonprofit management. This minor is open to all undergrads on campus, regardless of major. Students who want to take a deeper dive, can pursue the Major in Public Policy with a focus on Nonprofit Leadership and Social Innovation. The Minor in Nonprofit Leadership and Social Innovation will provide the opportunity for every student, regardless of major, to learn the skills of philanthropy, social change leadership, and nonprofit leadership to create positive social impact for our communities, state, and world.Nonprofit & Social LeadersProduce future nonprofit and social leaders._d94f02be-c1c5-11e7-96a7-b993e5c2b6ec4Nonprofit LeadersSocial LeadersThe School of Public Policy's new graduate curriculum in nonprofit management and leadership is one of the most robust in the country. Our graduate program enables students to delve deeply into the complex challenges facing nonprofit leaders, formulate innovative strategies, and graduate with strong leadership skills and professional experiences.Nonprofit Management & LeadershipOffers a specialization and focus in nonprofit management and leadership._d94f037c-c1c5-11e7-96a7-b993e5c2b6ec4.1Graduate StudentsThe nonprofit sector in the United States and elsewhere is rapidly expanding in terms of scope of activity, assets held, share of economic activity and the paid workforce, partnerships with the for-profit and public sectors, and policy advocacy. Yet training and leadership development has not kept pace with such growth, demand, and opportunity. In fact, most professionals working in the philanthropic and nonprofit sector have scant education training in leadership and management. Today, a growing number of individuals are interested in a career in this field. The School's Master in Public Policy (MPP) degree and joint MPP/MBA degree with a specialization and focus in Nonprofit Management and Leadership forms the paradigm for the work we described above and will be developing in the coming year at the undergraduate level. Our graduate program currently offers a specialization (five or more courses) and focus (three courses) in Nonprofit Management and Leadership in which every course includes an applied project with an actual nonprofit organization. Current course offerings are among the deepest of any university in the United States and provide a distinctive global and domestic focus: * Introduction to Nonprofit Management and Leadership * Nonprofit Financial Management * Theory, Practice, and New Paradigms in Nonprofit Fundraising * Strategic Management for Nonprofit & Public Organizations * Strategic Philanthropy * India's Evolving Social Sector and Project Course with its NGOs and Social Enterprises * China's Dynamic Philanthropic and Social Sector Landscape * Social Entrepreneurship * Capstone Consulting Project with a NonprofitPhilanthropy LeadershipGrow NGO and global philanthropy leadership._d94f0426-c1c5-11e7-96a7-b993e5c2b6ec5University of Maryland StudentsWe immerse our graduate and undergraduate students in compelling, hands-on abroad experiences in global philanthropic and nongovernmental organizations (NGO) in India, China, and the Middle East. Our program in Israel and Jordan helped launch an Institute for Law and Philanthropy at Tel Aviv University and our faculty include leading experts on the emergence of philanthropy and social enterprises in China.Philanthropic LeadersNGOsPhilanthropistsChinaMiddle EastIn January 2014, we embarked on our first abroad program in the Middle East. Students learned about the complexities of global philanthropy and NGO leadership in Israel and Jordan and our program helped launch an Institute for Law and Philanthropy at Tel Aviv University.IsraelJordanTel Aviv UniversityIndiaIn January 2015, we led our first study abroad program to India in partnership with the Grameen Foundation. After virtually consulting with an NGO for more than four months, students spent approximately three weeks in Delhi, India providing direct project assistance to NGO clients connected with Grameen while also meeting with NGOs and public leaders. As part of this partnership, one graduate of the School annually earns a highly sought after year-long paid international fellowship with the Grameen Foundation.Grameen FoundationA unique feature of our work is a global philanthropy and NGO leadership effort. This growing area immerses and engages graduate and undergraduate students in major international philanthropic and NGO leadership issues throughout the world. Through a variety of learning and development experiences, students are equipped to make a significant difference around the globe. The program offers multiple compelling field-based abroad experiences offered through the School of Public Policy._d94f04e4-c1c5-11e7-96a7-b993e5c2b6ecKnowledge & Thought LeadershipDevelop cutting-edge knowledge and thought leadership._d94f05c0-c1c5-11e7-96a7-b993e5c2b6ec6Our affiliated faculty are building the foundation for a research endeavor that will provide cutting-edge insights that will enhance the practice of nonprofit and social-impact businesses while continually infusing cutting edge insights into our curriculum. Starting in summer 2016, the leading research journal in the world on philanthropy and nonprofits (Nonprofit & Voluntary Sector Quarterly) will be housed at the Institute. Gaps & QuestionsAddress gaps in the existing knowledge on philanthropy and address important questions essential to the future._d94f0688-c1c5-11e7-96a7-b993e5c2b6ec6.1The Institute activates signature research and thought leadership that will shape the design of our hands-on, educational initiatives, infuse our undergraduate and graduate curricula with the latest insights, and spark approaches and actions that create a better world. Our signature domestic and global research efforts will address key gaps in the existing knowledge on philanthropy and address important questions essential to the future: What kinds of skills are needed in nonprofit, NGO, and social change efforts, and how can we best prepare leaders for these roles? Why do people give, volunteer and help others as well as how can they be motivated to give, volunteer or leverage their resources in the most effective ways? How can transformational philanthropy advance public purposes in new ways with private and public sector actors? How can public, private and philanthropic players collaborate effectively to solve critical public challenges? How and why do these dynamics vary across national settings?Complementary ActivitiesDrive a coordinated, cohesive set of complementary activities._d94f0750-c1c5-11e7-96a7-b993e5c2b6ec6.2Along with our signature research, the Institute will drive a coordinated, cohesive set of complementary activities that include:JournalHouse the Editor-in-Chief of the leading research journal on philanthropy and nonprofits._d94f082c-c1c5-11e7-96a7-b993e5c2b6ec6.2.1NVSQ EditorNVSQ focuses on five general areas, including organization and leadership, philanthropy, voluntarism, public policy and civil society.Angela BiesOur Endowed Associate Professor of Global Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership Angela Bies became the Editor-In Chief of this top scholarly research journal in Summer 2016.Housing the Editor-in-Chief of the leading research journal in the world on philanthropy and nonprofits, Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly (NVSQ), the journal of the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA).Research AwardRecognize and encourage path-breaking research in the field of global philanthropy and/or nonprofit leadership._d94f0908-c1c5-11e7-96a7-b993e5c2b6ec6.2.2ARNOVACreating an international research award on Global Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership in partnership with the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA) to recognize and encourage path-breaking research in the field of global philanthropy and/or nonprofit leadership. The award seeks to acknowledge and foster comparative, international research and theory building in this field. One award will be made annually.ARNOVA ConferenceServe as the co-institutional host for the ARNOVA Conference._d94f09da-c1c5-11e7-96a7-b993e5c2b6ec6.2.3ARNOVAServing as the co-institutional host for the 45th annual Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA) Conference on November 17-19, 2016 in Washington, DC focused on Nonprofits, Philanthropy, and Government: Policy and Partnerships in an Era of Change.Professional Development Build professional development through philanthropy fellowships_d94f0b6a-c1c5-11e7-96a7-b993e5c2b6ec7Philanthropy FellowsPhilanthropy Fellows placements include the J. Willard and Alice Marriott Foundation, United Way of the National Capital Region, Capital One Foundation, the Community Foundation of Prince George’s County, Venture Philanthropy Partners, Arabella Advisors, Deloitte, AARP, and Kaiser. Washington Regional Association of GrantmakersJ. Willard and Alice Marriott FoundationUnited Way of the National Capital RegionCapital One FoundationCommunity Foundation of Prince George's CountyVenture Philanthropy PartnersArabella AdvisorsDeloitteAARPKaiserThe Institute partners with the Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers (WRAG) -- representing over 100 top foundations, nonprofits, and corporate social investment programs in the Washington area -- to offer our students exclusive access to paid professional-development fellowships funded by our partner organizations... Fellowships -- The Institute's core tenet is that learning requires active participation and deep practical application. Inspiring a generation of leaders and active citizens equipped to make a difference and spur innovation locally and internationally, the Institute provides the opportunity for students to immerse with and address significant international philanthropy and development issues through hands-on field-based research and study abroad programs; regularly interact with top leaders and philanthropists; and directly employ their skills to advance the work of nonprofits and foundations through the following programs:Philanthropy FellowsLinking graduate and undergraduate students to semester or year-long fellowship opportunities._d94f0c46-c1c5-11e7-96a7-b993e5c2b6ec7.1Philanthropy FellowsUniversity of Maryland School of Public PolicyThe Philanthropy Fellows program is an internship pipeline and professional development program linking graduate and undergraduate students from the University of Maryland School of Public Policy's Do Good Institute to semester or year-long fellowship opportunities with Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers' (WRAG) members.Global Philanthropy Service FellowshipProvide graduate students financial support for meaningful domestic or international field experiences in global philanthropy or NGO leadership._d94f0d2c-c1c5-11e7-96a7-b993e5c2b6ec7.2The Global Philanthropy Service (GPS) Fellowship provides up to four newly admitted graduate students financial support for meaningful domestic or international field experiences in global philanthropy or NGO leadership. Ultimately, Global Philanthropy Service Fellows will develop essential skills and experiences to become tomorrow’s global leaders and create positive change in our world.Nonprofit Leadership FellowsProvide professional development geared toward students who want a career in the nonprofit and social change fields._d94f0e30-c1c5-11e7-96a7-b993e5c2b6ec7.3TIAATIAA Nonprofit Leadership Fellows Program -- The Nonprofit Leadership Fellows Program is a brand new initiative at the Do Good Institute at the School of Public Policy. The Nonprofit Leadership Fellows Program is a professional development initiative geared towards students who want a career in the nonprofit and social change fields. The Fellowship offers students tuition support, living stipend, health benefits, paid internships with leading nonprofits and NGOs in the region, and mentorship.Nonprofit Leadership Fellows2017-11-04https://publicpolicy.umd.edu/dogood-institute/aboutOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net