Dr. Laurie E. Paarlberg
Bush School of Government and Public Service Texas A & M University
1101 Allen Hall
College Station, Texas 77843 [email protected]
(979) 845-1673
EDUCATION
Ph D, Indiana University, 2003.
Public Affairs (School of Public and Environmental Affairs) Concentrations: Public Management/Public Policy
Outside Minor: Organizational Theory & Strategic Management (Kelley School of Business)
BS, Purdue University, 1980.
Major: Agricultural Economics
Concentration: Community Development ACADEMIC POSITIONS
Associate Professor, Texas A & M University (Sept 2013-present)
Adjunct Faculty, School of Public & Environmental Affairs, Indiana University (Jan 2013- present)
Associate Professor, University of North Carolina Wilmington (June 2010-June 2013) Assistant Professor, University of North Carolina Wilmington (Aug 2007-June 2010) Assistant Professor, San Francisco State University (August 1, 2003 - July 31, 2007).
TEACHING EXPERIENCE Courses Taught
Introduction to Public Management Organizational Theory & Behavior Leading Public & Nonprofit Organizations Strategic Planning & Management
Managing Inter-organizational Relationships Capstone Experience-Public Administration Management Skills and Tools
Nonprofit Management and Administration
Nonprofits, Society and Public Policy Foundations of the Nonprofit Sector Nonprofit Resource Development &
Philanthropy
Issues in Nonprofit Management
International Non-governmental Organizations Managing Public Participation
Nonprofit Financial Management
Directed Student Learning
Doctoral Advisory Committee Member, Department of Political Science. Texas A & M University Advised: Polly Calderon (August 2015---)
Masters Thesis Advisory Committee Member, Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning. Texas A & M University.
Advised: Patrick Patterson (Fall 2014-July 2015)
Doctoral Advisory Committee Member, School of Public Affairs. University of Colorado Denver Advised: Kerry Kuenzi (Spring 2014-August 2015)
Doctoral Advisory Committee Member, Geography & Geology. City University of New York Advised: Kevin Rafter
Undergraduate Honors Thesis, Social Enterprise and Community Supported Agriculture. (January 2010 - December 2010). Advised: Alicia Farrow
RESEARCH
Published Intellectual Contributions Book Chapters
Paarlberg, L. E., Perry, J. L., Hondeghem, A. (2008). In James L. Perry and Annie Hondeghem (Ed.), Translating Theory to Practice: An Applied Public Service Motivation (pp. 294-314). Oxford University Press.
Refereed Journal Articles
Paarlberg, L.; Dula, L.; Tschirhart, M.; Clerkin, R. Christensen, R.; Nesbit , R.. (forthcoming). The Strength of Strong Ties: Pathways to Engaging Newcomers in Volunteerism. Voluntary Sector Review.
Paarlberg, L., Yoshioka, Taka. (forthcoming). The Impact of Economic Structure on Community Philanthropy: The case of the United Way of America: 1990-2010.” Public Administration Review.
Hoyman, M.; McCall, J. Brennan, J.; Paarlberg, L. (forthcoming). The Ties that Bind Us: Exploring Associational Capital and its Impact on Economic Development. Economic Development Quarterly.
Nesbit, R.; Christensen, R.; Tschirhart, M; Clerkin, R.; Paarlberg, L. (2015). Philanthropic Mobility and Influence of Donor Residency on Donation Choices. Voluntas.
26: 267-287
Chen, Y.; Guo, C.; Paarlberg, L. (2014). Are Nonprofit Antipoverty Organizations Located Where They are Needed? A spatial analysis of the greater Hartford region. Annals of Applied Statistics. 68(4):
243-252.
Paarlberg, L.; Nesbit ,R..; Clerkin, R.; Christensen, R. (2014). Leading, Following or Complementing in Economic Crisis: A Conceptual Model Illustrating Nonprofit Relationships with Public Schools..
Administrative Sciences. 4(2): 120-136.
Brennan, J.B; Paarlberg, L.; Hoyman, M. (2014). Assembling the Puzzle of the Nonprofit-Economic Development Linkage. Nonprofit Policy Journal. 5(1): 45-65.
Clerkin, R.; Paarlberg, L.; Christensen, R.; Nesbit, R.; Tschirhart, M. with Rodriquez, D. (2013). Place, Time, and Philanthropy: Exploring Geographic Mobility and Philanthropic Engagement. Public Administration Review. 73(1): 97-106.
Winner of Best Conference Paper at ARNOVA Conference- Nov 2011 (received Nov 2012)
Paarlberg, L., Meinhold, S. (2012). Exploring Change in Institutionalized Fields: The Case of the United Way Community Impact. Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly. 41(5): 823-846.
Winner of Best Conference Paper Award at ARNOVA Conference –Nov 2009 (received Nov 2010).
Paarlberg, L., Lavigna, B. (2010). Transformational Leadership and Public Service Motivation. Public Administration Review. 70(5): 710–718.
Paarlberg, L., Bielefeld, W. (2009). Complexity Science – An Alternative Framework for Understanding Strategic Management in Public Serving Organization. International Public Management Journal. 12(2): 236-261.
Paarlberg, L., Varda, D. (2009). Redefining Nonprofit Carrying Capacity: A Network Exchange Perspective. Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly. 28(4): 597-613.
Paarlberg, L., Christensen, R., Clerkin, R., Nesbit, B. (2009). Light and Dark Sides of Nonprofit Activities and the Rules to Manage Them. Administration and Society. 41(2): 213 - 234.
Paarlberg, L., Gen, S. S. (2009). The Determinants of Private Funding of Public Services: The Case of k- 12 Education in the Bay Area. American Review of Public Administration. 39(4): 391-408.
Paarlberg, L. (2009). Inside the Black Box of Social Entrepreneurship: A conceptual model of the strategic management of nonprofit social entrepreneurship. GIVING. 2(8): 37-752.
Paarlberg, L., Perry, J. L. (2008). Values Management: Aligning Employee Values and Organization Goals. American Review of Public Administration. 37(4): 387-408.
Paarlberg, L. (2007). The impact of customer orientation on government employee performance.
International Public Management Journal. 10(2): 201-231.
Received Accenture Advances in Public Management Award, Accenture Corporation for Best Paper in International Public Management Journal in 2007.
Perry, J. L., Mesch, D., Paarlberg, L. (2006). Motivating Employees in a New Governance Era: The Performance Paradigm Revisited. Public Administration Review. 66(4): 505-514.
Paarlberg, L., Nesbit, B., Clerkin, R., Christensen, R. K. (2005). Charitable Bingo in Indiana: Issues and Implications. Nonprofit Management and Leadership.15(4): 433-448.
Grønbjerg, K. A., Paarlberg, L. (2002). Extent and Nature of Overlap between Listings of IRS Tax- Exempt Registration and Nonprofit Incorporation – The Case of Indiana. Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly. 31(4): 565-94.
Grønbjerg, K. A., Paarlberg, L (2001). Community Variations in the Size and Scope of the Nonprofit Sector: Theory and Preliminary Findings. Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly. 30(4): 684- 706.
Grønbjerg, K. A., Martell, L., with Paarlberg, L. E. (2000). Philanthropic Funding of Human Services:
Solving Ambiguity through the Two-Stage Competitive Process. Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly. 29(1s): 9-40.
Received Best Paper Award for Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly in 2000.
Refereed Journal Articles in Submission
Paarlberg, L. & Moulick, A. Captured by Partners: Interorganizational Relationships and Fund Allocation Stability in United Way Systems. International Public Management Journal.
Revise and resubmit
Clerkin, R.; Paarlberg, L.; Christensen, R.; Nesbit ,R. Are Parent Teachers Groups Leading? An Exploratory Study Assessing Nonprofits’ Financial Support of Public Schools. Journal of Nonprofit Education and Leadership
Revise and resubmit
Paarlberg, L.; Van Puyvelde, S.; Moulick, A. Allocations of Community Grantmaking Organizations to Partner Agencies: The case of the United Way. Nonprofit Voluntary Sector Quarterly.
Revise and resubmit
Paarlberg, L. & Hwang, H. The Heterogeneity Of Competitive Forces: The impact of competition for resources on United Way fundraising. Nonprofit Voluntary Sector Quarterly.
Under review
Presentations Given
Paarlberg, L. & Hwang, H. (2015, August) The Heterogeneity of Competitive Forces: The impact of competition for resources on United Way fundraising. AOM. Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Paarlberg, L (2015, July) The Determinants of Community Philanthropy. European Philanthropy Research Network. Paris, France.
An, S. & Paarlberg, L. (2015, June). Does Race Matter? Linking passive and active representation in the nonprofit sector. Public Management Research Conference. Minneapolis, MN.
Paarlberg, L; Hoyman, M. & McCall (2015, March). Does Place Matter? Four Determinants of Variation in Social Capital. Midwest Political Science Conference. Chicago, Ill.
Paarlberg, L. & Moulick, A. (2014, November). Captured by Partners: Inter-Organizational Relationship and Fund Allocation Stability in Local Grant Making Organizations. ARNOVA . Boulder, Co.
Paarlberg, L.; Baek, J. (2014, November). Community Funding Intermediaries: Exploring Isomorphism in Community Grant making. ARNOVA . Boulder, Co.
Tschirhart, M., Paarlberg, L.: Nesbit, R.; Clerkin, R.; Christensen, R. (2014, November). Conceptualizing Philanthropic Behavior: A Multi-level Framework. ARNOVA . Boulder, Co.
Christensen, R.; Paarlberg, L. Nesbit, B.; Bullock, J. (2014, August). Revisiting Nonprofit Carrying Capacity: The relationship between Density and Nonprofit Sector Financial Health. Academy of Management Proceedings. Philadelphia, PA.
Paarlberg, L. E., Van Puyvelde, S. (2014, July). Allocations of Community Grantmaking Organizations to Partner Agencies: The Case of the United Way. International Society for Third Sector Research.
Muenster, Germany.
Hoyman, M.; McCall, J. Brennan, J.; Paarlberg, L. (2014, April). The Ties that Bind Us: Exploring Associational Capital and its Impact on Economic Development. Midwest Political Science Conference. Chicago, Ill.
Paarlberg, L., Stijn Van Puyvelde. Competing Institutional Logics: (2014, March).
Local Context vs. National Identity in Local United Way Systems. West Coast Nonprofit Data Conference.
Clerkin, R.; Paarlberg, L.; Christensen, R.; Nesbit ,R. (2013, November). Boom or Bane: The Impacts of Significant Community Growth on the Nonprofit Sector. ARNOVA. Hartford Ct
Paarlberg, L. ,Yoshioka, Taka. (2013, November). “ The Impact of Economic Structure on Community Based Philanthropy: The case of the United Way of America: 1990-2010” ARNOVA. Hartford Ct
Chen, Yung-Wei; Guo, Chao; Paarlberg, L.; Yan, Jun. (2013, November). “Are Nonprofit Antipoverty Organizations Located Where They are Needed?” ARNOVA. Hartford Ct..
Paarlberg, L.& Yoshioka, T. (2012, November). “Response to Institutional Pressures: Testing Resource Dependence in Local United Way Affiliates.” Association for Research on Nonprofit and Voluntary Organizations. Indianapolis, Indiana.
Paarlberg, L., Meinhold S. (2012, July). “Trends in Community Based Philanthropy—United Way of America Funding Across Time and Place.” International Society for Third Sector Research.
Sienna, Italy.
Dula, L., Paarlberg, L. (2011, November). “The Strength of Strong Ties: Pathways to Engaging Community Newcomers in Volunteerism.” ARNOVA. Toronto.
Paarlberg, L., Meinhold, S. (2011, November). “Local Context and Changing Network Ties: the Case of Local United Way Systems.” ARNOVA. Toronto.
Paarlberg, L. (2011, March). "Balancing the Tightrope of Teaching, Service and Research," Nonprofit Academic Center Council Benchmark Conference. San Diego California.
Paarlberg, L. (2011, March). "Teaching Collaboration Through Collaboration," Nonprofit Academic Center Council Benchmark Conference. San Diego California.
Paarlberg, L., Meinhold, S. (2010, November). "Exploring the Paradox of Embeddedness and Network Change: The Case of the United Way Community Impact.” ARNOVA. Alexandria, VA.
Nesbit. B., Clerking. R., Christensen. R., Paarlberg, L. (2010, November). "The Price of Partnership:
Assessing Parent Teacher Groups’ Financial Support of Public Schools." ARNOVA. Alexandria, VA.
Paarlberg, L., Brennan, J., Hoyman. M. (2010, October), “Exploring the Role of Nonprofit Opportunity Structures in Economic Growth.” Southeastern Conference for Public Administration.
Wilmimgton, NC. (October 2010).
Paarlberg, L. E. , Meinhold, S. S., Clerkin. R. (2010, October). "Exploring the Transfer of Philanthropic Behavior by Geographically Mobile Populations." Southeastern Conference for Public
Administration. Wilmington, NC.
Paarlberg, L., Davis. N. (2010, October). "Stuck in the Middle." Southeastern Conference for Public Administration.Wilmington, NC.
Paarlberg, L., Meinhold, S. S. (2010, August). “Exploring Change in Institutionalized Fields: United Way Implementation of Community Impact." Academy of Management Annual Conference. Montreal.
Paarlberg, L., Meinhold, S. S. (2010, July). "Exploring Change in Institutionalized Fields." International Society for Third Sector Research. Istanbul, Turkey.
Paarlberg, L., Meinhold, S. S. (2009, November)."Institutional Change in Philanthropic Communities:
Local implementation of the United Way Community Impact Model." ARNOVA. Cleveland, Ohio
Paarlberg, L., Nesbit, B. , Clerkin, R., Christensen, R. (2009, November). "The Changing Roles of Parent- Teacher Associations in School Governance during Economic Recessions." ARNOVA,
Cleveland Ohio.
Paarlberg, L. (2009, November). "Revisiting Theory on Nonprofit Carrying Capacity." ARNOVA.
Cleveland, Ohio.
Paarlberg, L. (2009, June)."Using Research on Altruism, Prosocial Behavior, and Public Service Motivation." International Public Service Motivation Conference. Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Paarlberg, L., Meinhold, S. S. (2009, April)."Exploring United Way Response to the Changing Philanthropic Environment in Small Cities." Small Cities Conference, Center for Middletown Studies, Muncie, IN.
Paarlberg, L. (2008, April). "Complexity Science and New Ways of Knowing Nonprofit Strategic Management." AOM. Anaheim, CA.
Paarlberg, L. (2007, October )."Managing Public Service Motivation." Public Management Research Association. Tuscon, AZ.
Paarlberg, L. (2007, August). "Translating Theory to Practice: An Applied Public Service Motivation,"
AOM, Philadelphia, PA.
Paarlberg, L. (2006, November)."Integrating Social Mission and Entrepreneurial Economic Activity in Nonprofit Social Enterprise." ARNOVA Chicago, Ill.
Paarlberg, L.., Christensen, R., Nesbit, B., Clerkin, R. (2006, November)."Nonprofit Strategy in Competitive Marketplaces: The Case of Charitable Bingo," ARNOVA, Chicago, Ill.
Paarlberg, L. (2006, November). "Integrating Social Mission and Entrepreneurial Economic Activity in Nonprofit Social Enterprises," ARNOVA, Chicago, Ill.
Paarlberg, L., Gen, S. (2006, November). "Budget Constraints, Philanthropic Response, and Public Value Failure in San Francisco Bay Area k-12 Education." APPAM. Madison, WI.
Paarlberg, L. (2006, August)."The Impact of Customer Orientation on Government Employee Performance." AOM, Atlanta, GA.
Paarlberg, L., Grønbjerg, K, Clerkin, R. (2006, August). "Profiling the Nonprofit Sector at the State of Community Level: Research Resources and Approaches." AOM, Atlanta, GA.
Paarlberg, L., Blenkle, J. (2005, November)."Development of Social Enterprise in the Nonprofit Sector:
The Case of Bay Area Nonprofits." ARNOVA,Washington, DC.
Paarlberg, L., Gen, S. (2005, November). "Philanthropic Funding of K-12 Education in the Bay Area: A Case of Public Value Failure." ARNOVA. Washington, DC.
Paarlberg, L., Perry, J. (2005, August). “Values Management: Aligning Employee Values and Organization Goals." AOM. Academy of Management, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Paarlberg, L., Clerkin, R., Nesbit, B., Christensen, R. K.. (2004, November)."Charitable Bingo: Policy and Practice," ARNOVA, Los Angeles, CA.
Paarlberg, L. (2002, November). "Innovation in Nonprofit Organizations: The Operation of Profit Making Businesses," ARNOVA, Montreal, Canada.
Invited Academic Presentations
Crowded Field or Philanthropic Capital? : An exploration of the impact of organizational density on United Way campaigns. Department of Public Administration. University of Texas Dallas.
(November 8, 2013).
Paarlberg, L. “Competing institutional logics: Local Context vs. National Identity in Local United Way Systems” Indiana University Department of Management. (Feb 26, 2012).
Unpublished Professional Reports
Paarlberg, L. E., Meinhold, S. S. (2010). Southeastern North Carolina Nonprofit Sector Analysis.
Prepared for Quality Enhancement of Nonprofit Organizations as part of the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust award.
Paarlberg, L. E., Meinhold, S. S. (2009). A Report on the Nonprofit Sector in Eastern North Carolina and Recommendations for a Nonprofit Sector Capacity Building Program. Prepared for University Health Systems.
Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research-Awarded
Paarlberg, L., Meinhold, S. Institutional Competing Logics: Local Context vs. National Identity in United Way Systems. Sponsored by National Science Foundation, Division of Social and Economic Sciences Award # 1127971. $266,000.00. (August 15, 2011 - August 15, 2013).
Paarlberg, L. "VISTA-QENO," Sponsored by Corporation for National & Community Service, Federal, approximate regional value: $483,000.00. (August 2011-August 2014)
Paarlberg, L., "Special Tenure Track Faculty Travel Award," University of North Carolina Wilmington,
$726.00. (November, 2009).
Paarlberg, L.. “Cahill Grant Award,” University of North Carolina Wilmington, $3000.00. (Summer 2008).
Paarlberg, L., Meinhold, S., Barth, T.
Nonprofit Sector Capacity Building Program in Southeastern North Carolina," Sponsored by Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, University of North Carolina Wilmington, $338,884.00. (August 1, 2011 - July 31, 2013).
Paarlberg, L., Barth, T., Meinhold, S., "Nonprofit Capacity Building in Southeastern North Carolina,"
Sponsored by Cape Fear Memorial Foundation, University of North Carolina Wilmington,
$55,000.00. (October 1, 2010 - September 30, 2011).
Paarlberg, L, Barth, T., Meinhold, S. "Successful Nonprofit Associations and Programs," Sponsored by Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, $197,921.00. (August 1, 2009 - July 31, 2011).
Paarlberg, L., Barth, T, Meinhold, S.,
"Nonprofit Sector Capacity Building Program for Eastern North Carolina," Sponsored by University Health System of NC, $28,000.00. (May 6, 2009 - December 31, 2009).
Paarlberg, L. (Co-Principal), Barth, T. (Principal), Meinhold, S. (Co-Principal), "Nonprofit Capacity Building in Southeastern North Carolina," Sponsored by Cape Fear Memorial Foundation,
$55,000.00. (October 1, 2009 - September 30, 2010).
Barth, T. (Co-Principal), Paarlberg, L. (Co-Principal), "Capacity Building of Nonprofit Organizations in Wilmington," Sponsored by City of Wilmington, NC, $25,000.00. (January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009).
Barth, T.(Co-Principal), Paarlberg, L. (Co-Principal), Meinhold, S.(Co-Principal), "Nonprofit Capacity Building in Cape Fear Region," Sponsored by United Way of the Cape Fear Area, $20,000.00.
(July 15, 2008 - December 31, 2009).
Barth, T. (Co-Principal), Paarlberg, L. (Co-Principal), Meinhold, S. (Co-Principal), "Nonprofit Capacity Building in Southeastern North Carolina," Sponsored by Cape Fear Memorial Foundation,
$55,000.00. (July 15, 2008 - September 30, 2009).
Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research-Not Awarded
Paarlberg, L. (Co-Principal), Meinhold, S, "Implementation of the United Way Community Impact Model: A Study of Network Change," Sponsored by National Science Foundation, $179,754.00.
Paarlberg, L. (Co-Principal), Varda, D. (Co-Principal), "National Service, Network Relationships and Community Carrying Capacity," Sponsored by Corporation for National and Community Service,
$276,978.00.
Paarlberg, L. (Co-Principal), Carmen, J. (Co-Principal), Clerkin, R. (Co-Principal), Nesbit, B. (Co- Principal), Rodriguez, D. (Co-Principal), Tschirhart, M. (Principal), "Transplant Philanthropy:
Retiree's Generosity and Geographic Giving," Sponsored by Science of Generosity, Private,
$150,000.00.
Paarlberg, L. (Principal), Barth, T.(Co-Principal), Meinhold, S. (Co-Principal), Hossfeld, L. (Co-
Principal), Successful Nonprofit Associations and Programs (SNAP)," Sponsored by Health and Human Services, $995,000.00.
SERVICE
Department Service
Member, Diversity Committee. Bush School of Government & Public Service (Fall 2014)
Chair, Online Instructor Review Committee, Bush School of Government & Public Service (Spring 2014) Admissions Committee –Public Service and Administration, Bush School of Government & Public
Service (Spring 2014)
Panel Organizer, Nonprofit Careers-Undergraduate Political Science. UNCW. (Oct 2011/2010/2009).
Adviser, UNCW. Nonprofit Concentration. UNCW. (Fall 2007-2013).
Member of Annual Review Committee. UNCW (Spring 2012-2014).
Committee Member, Search Committee-Public Administration Program. (Fall 2006, Spring 2009, Fall 2011, Fall 2013).
University Service
Council of Principal Investigators-Bush School of Government and Public Service representative (Fall 2014-Spring 2017)
Elected Department Representative to Faculty Senate (Fall 2012-Spring 2013). UNCW.
Elected Representative for the College of Behavioral & Social Sciences, Graduate Council. (Fall 2010- Spring 2012).
Quality Enhancement for Nonprofit Organizations Leadership Team- Director of Community Research (Sept 2007-Aug 2011), Executive Director Search Committee Member (Winter 2009/Winter 2012), Advisory Committee Member (Sept 2007-June 2013).
Junior Faculty Representative to the College of Behavior and Social Sciences Faculty Committee (Sept 2005-Spring 2007).
Professional Service
Editorial Board-Global Economics and Management Review Member, Texas Nonprofit Council (Oct 2013-Oct 2015)
Conference Track Co-chair (2014). Strategic Management. ARNOVA Chair, ARNOVA Section Division-TIBS (Jan 2015-Dec 2016).
Vice-chair, ARNOVA Section Division-TIBS (Jan 2014-Dec 2014).
Member at Large, ARNOVA Section Division-TIBS (Jan 2012-Dec 2013).
Committee Chair, Membership Committee- Public Nonprofit Division-Academy of Management (August 2010-August 2011).
Doctoral Student Mentor: Public Nonprofit Division-Academy of Management (August 2011/August 2012).
Committee Member, Membership Committee-- Public Nonprofit Division-Academy of Management.
(August 2008 - August 2010).
Best Paper Committee, Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Associations.
(Jan 2008-Aug 2008).
Committee Member, Nominating Committee--Theory, Issues and Boundaries section. (September 2008 - November 2008).
Chair, Junior Faculty Consortium Academy of Management: Public and Nonprofit Division. (August 2006 / August 2007).
Journal Reviewer: American Review of Public Administration | Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory | Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly| International Public
Management Journal| International Review of Administrative Sciences | Public Administration Review.
Text Book Review-Sage Publications.
Public Service
Founding Member, Womens Impact Network of New Hanover County (Fall 2011 –Spring 2013) Committee Membership: Grantmaking Committee.
Board Member, Home of Hope USA (January 2012- present).
Committee Member, San Francisco Zoo: Strategic Vision Council & Advisory Panel to the Education Department, San Francisco, CA. (January 2007 - July 2007).
Committee Member, Learning to Give Foundation: Advisory Committee, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
(October 2003 - December 2005).
Invited Community Presentations
Place Time and Philanthropy. Exploring Philanthropic Engagement in Geographically Mobile Communities. North Carolina Volunteer Administrators Annual Conference. (May 14 2012).
The Basics of Board Governance, City of Jacksonville, (January 30, 2012).
The Impact of the Economic Downturn on Nonprofit Organizations. North Carolina Land Trust State Assembly (September 12, 2011).
The Capacity of Brunswick County Nonprofits. Brunswick County, NC (May 17, 2011).
Measuring Nonprofit Performance, QENO, Wilmington, N.C. (March 2011).
The Basics of Board Governance, Jacksonville, North Carolina. (January 27, 2011).
Building Nonprofit Capacity in the Cape Fear Region. Wilmington, NC (January 2011).
The State of the Nonprofit Sector. Jacksonville, North Carolina. (January 28, 2010).
The State of the Nonprofit Sector. Wilmington | Whiteville North Carolina. (January , 2010).
The Impact of the Economic Downturn on Nonprofit Organizations. United Jewish International Conference, Washington DC. (November 6, 2009).
The Changing Landscape of Nonprofits. City of Jacksonville, Jacksonville, North Carolina. (January 30, 2009).
Impact of the Economic Downturn on Nonprofits. QENO, Wilmington, North Carolina. (December 15, 2008).
Studying Nonprofits. College of Extended Learning, San Francisco, CA. (May 8, 2005).
Successful Nonprofits-Basics of Management, QENO, Bladen County, NC (Feb 2010-Sept 2010).
Funded by the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust.
Managing Collaboration for High Performance, QENO, Wilmington, NC (Oct 2010).
Managing in Times of Uncertainty, QENO, Wilmington, NC (Oct 2009).
Basics of Strategic Management. UNCW MPA Strategic Management Academy, Wilmington, NC (Fall 2008 /Fall 2009/Fall 2010/Fall 2011).
Basics of Board Governance, Quality Enhancement for Nonprofit Organizations (QENO). Wilmington, NC. (June 2008 - December 2008).
Curbside Consultant-Strategic Management. North Carolina Center for Nonprofits, Raleigh, NC.
(October 2008).
Consulting
Emerging Leadership Institute Home of Hope India, Bangalore. (July 10, 2010 - July 28, 2010).
Managing Collaboration. AMIDEAST, Beruit, Lebanon. (March 7, 2008 - March 14, 2008).
Research Consultant, Evaluation of the National Corporation for Community Service VISTA
Cost Sharing. Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government, State University of New York,
Albany, NY. (April 2006 - December 2006).
Consultant- Non-Profit/NGO, Wesley Community Center, Pretoria, South Africa. (August 2005 - December 2005).
Research Consultant, Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government, State University of New York,, Albany, NY. (September 2002 - September 2003).
AWARDS AND HONORS
Best Conference Paper Award, ARNOVA-2011 (Received November 2012).
Induction into James Merritt Million Dollar Club at University of North Carolina Wilmington in recognition of securing $1 million in sponsored research. (Received September 2012).
Awarded Distinguished Departmental Service Award (Received May 2011/May 2012).
Best Conference Paper Award, ARNOVA-2009 (Received November 2010).
Accenture Advances in Public Management Award, Accenture Corporation. (Received August 2008).
Best Paper Award, Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly. (Received November 2001).
