Academic Program
National SIAP Joint Project
In 2022, ICSO entered into a long-term strategic partnership with SIAP. Based on their respective strengths and characteristics, the two parties will work together on a total of 18 research projects in the field of philanthropy and social innovation, with ICSO’s experience in operating and developing frontline philanthropy projects in many countries around the world and SIAP’s more in-depth research work.
The project
Project overview
In 2022, ICSO entered into a long-term strategic partnership with SIAP. Based on their respective strengths and characteristics, the two parties will work together on a total of 18 research projects in the field of philanthropy and social innovation, with ICSO’s experience in operating and developing frontline philanthropy projects in many countries around the world and SIAP’s more in-depth research work. SIAP, as the world’s oldest research institute in social innovation and philanthropy, will cooperate with ICSO not only for academic research and knowledge sharing but also to help ICSO provide quality advice on organizational management and project implementation.
Why it matters
Creating practical, lasting value.
Founded in 1929, SIAP is one of the first national research institutions in the field of social innovation and philanthropy in the U.S. and the world. It has been committed to promoting the development of social institutions and sustainable development in the global public interest through successful research in philanthropy and social innovation for over 100 years.
Project focus
Project partner
SIAP is the initiator and core sponsor of the ICWP International Consortium for Philanthropic White Papers. Our vision for the future is a world-class research center with interdisciplinary networks and collaborations. At the same time, SIAP has strong ties to Silicon Valley’s institutional funders, philanthropists and nonprofits, its business and investor communities, and government.
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