Professor Paul Brest is a Faculty Director and the Principal Investigator of the Effective Philanthropy Learning Intiative (EPLI) which is co-led by Erinn Andrews. EPLI is a key research program at Stanford PACS. It conducts applied research to better understand high-capacity donors’ philanthropic interests, motivations, and behaviors. EPLI’s guiding question is How might we help high-capacity donors increase their philanthropic impact? An interdisciplinary research initiative working at the intersection of strategic philanthropy, the behavioral sciences, and design thinking, EPLI aims to improve the knowledge of donors—and of intermediaries providing donor education and advisory services—so they can make more informed, outcome-focused decisions, thereby increasing their philanthropic impact. Learn more about EPLI here.

EPLI is currently seeking an Associate Director of Research to conceptualize, coordinate, and conduct research within EPLI’s areas of interest. S/he works closely with the co-directors to develop and manage EPLI’s research agenda and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including scholars, practitioners, students, and other university and community-based networks. The Associate Director of Research will participate in planning processes, monitor implementation and seek out new opportunities for collaboration for EPLI; ensure EPLI’s research products are available to core audiences; develop the curriculum for new education programs; assist in teaching some of the education programs EPLI offers; and work closely with the Director on integrating EPLI’s work into the larger PACS community.

This is a two year, fixed term position.

Job Responsibilities

Research (50%)

Conceptualize and coordinate existing EPLI research activities and research projects Conceptualize and conduct scholarly research on topics of interest to EPLI (including for instance, trends in donor behavior, trends in how intermediaries such as wealth advisors support high-capacity donors, understanding how high-capacity donors structure their gifts to nonprofits, how younger donors think about philanthropy and prefer to engage) Lead all research activities such as applying for IRB approval, developing consent forms, developing research protocols, conducting interviews and surveys, analyzing research results and drafting reports of the findings, producing final research reports, drafting additional articles on research topics for publication in a variety of periodicals Excellent writing skills; ability to communicate with scholarly and lay audiences Interest in creating/participating in new forums for communicating research Curricular Development and Teaching (30%)

Lead the development of and ensure that the curriculum for the Stanford PACS Education for Philanthropy Professionals (EPP) is thoughtful, engaging, effective, and in alignment with EPLI’s mission and teaching practices and for any other education programs EPLI develops Support Guest Speakers in developing their curriculum for the EPP program, and any other education programs EPLI develops Assist in teaching during the EPP program and any other education programs EPLI develops, for instance leading discussion sessions Programs and Communications (20%)

Coordinate strategy, planning, and visioning with EPLI Co-Directors and other staff, responsible for the implementation and monitoring of activities and goals that are specific to research and courses. Represent EPLI to internal and external audiences regarding potential partnerships and funding opportunities. Seek potential new audiences and collaborators for EPLI’s work, including scholars, practitioners, and policymakers. Work with the Director on production of EPLI’s research and publications. Work with communications colleagues to ensure EPLI’s digital assets are up-to-date on research outputs and content. The position requires a PhD, in a social science discipline; a record of early-career scholarly or related writing and a demonstrated interest in topics related to philanthropy and the nonprofit sector. We seek applicants who wish to join an academic community that values rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives and experiences.

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