Resources

There are various resources at USF of potential interest to nonprofit organizations. Here are some examples.

Contracted Research: The Institute conducts sponsored research and commissioned program evaluations for foundations, government, and other nonprofit organizations, when we have staff available and when such projects fit well within our current research priorities. Research inquiries should be directed to Carol Silverman, Research Director, at 415.422.2164 or silverman@usfca.edu.

Data on the Sector: Some basic data are available on the page Facts About the California Nonprofit Sector. The Institute also works with customized data sets and analyses describing various types of nonprofit organizations in California. For more information, please see Additional Research Services.

Applied Research by Students: Students enrolled in the MNA program may satisfy certain degree requirments by conducting an evaluation research project for an actual client in the community. Clients are typically managers or leaders of nonprofit organizations. If your agency or organization might benefit from having a student conduct a customized needs assessment or formative or summative evaluation of a specific program, project, or policy, we invite you to contact us. There is no charge for the services, although clients sometimes reimburse the student's out-of-pocket costs. In exchange, clients must agree to review the students's written proposal and the student's final report, and must attend one meeting at the University of San Francisco to help faculty evaluate the student's work. To request a student research project for your organization, please contact Frank Gigliotti, Program Assistant, BPA/MPA/MNA, at 415.422.2092 or gigliotti@usfca.edu.

Consulting: Some USF adjunct faculty in Nonprofit Administration have their own individual business or consulting practices, separate from their work for USF. Organizations interested in consulting referrals should contact Kathleen Fletcher, Acting Director, at 415.422.5121 or fletcher@usfca.edu.

Interns: Other schools, departments, and centers at USF, such as the Leo T. McCarthy Center for Public Service and the Common Good, offer service learning and internship programs involving nonprofit organizations. More information on the service learning program is available at the USF Office of Service Learning website. Additional information on listing internships for USF students can be found on the Priscilla A. Scotlan Career Services Center website.

Curriculum Development: The Institute offers access to curriculum materials on nonprofits and philanthropy through its International Nonprofit Management Teaching Resource Center.

Publications: Institute publications present research that has practical implications for nonprofit management and leadership. Publications information is available here.