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Preparing the Next Generation of Philanthropic and Nonprofit Leaders

The RGK Center offers a collaborative space for students and community members to build a vibrant and diverse global civil society. Our student-centered, data-driven, and community-based work equips leaders to achieve their desired social impact.

What We Do

Graduate Portfolio in Nonprofit Studies

Graduate Portfolio in Nonprofit Studies

Portfolio students develop specialized skills in nonprofit management, philanthropy, and social impact, preparing them to lead and address complex global challenges across sectors. Graduate students from across the UT Austin campus with an interest in learning about the social sector are encouraged to join.

Social entrepreneurship certificate

Executive Education Certificate in Social Entrepreneurship

The Social Entrepreneurship Certificate at the LBJ School equips professionals with tools to enhance social impact in a unique, no-cost program supported by the RGK Center. This program is developed in partnership with Suzanne Smith of Social Impact Architects.

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Faculty Research

Our faculty are experts in research areas including nonprofit management and governance, volunteerism, network analysis, program evaluation, philanthropy, and more. Our research initiatives are focused on helping the nonprofit leaders of today and tomorrow make informed and innovative contributions to the public good.

Nonprofit Studies Graduate Portfolio

Preparing and Connecting the Leaders of Tomorrow

 

The Nonprofit Studies Graduate Portfolio is an opportunity for graduate students at UT Austin to develop specialized skills in social finance, nonprofit management, philanthropy, cultural policy, social marketing and community collaboration. 

Students ready to make a difference in the world can advance their journey with the Gradaute Portfolio in Nonprofit Studies and with the RGK Center community of colleagues and faculty.

Latest News

JiMa

“Can Machines Think Like Humans?”: Dr. Ji Ma's Exploration of Large Language Models at UT Austin

Jan. 30, 2025
Dr. Ji Ma's latest research explores how AI models— particularly large language models (LLMs) — are changing the social sciences.
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December Grad Spotlight: Evelyn Barbaran, MPAff

Dec. 18, 2024
Master of Public Affairs student Evelyn Barbaran is graduating this December with the Nonprofit Studies Portfolio from the RGK Center.
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RGK Faculty Develop Index for Volunteer Engagement Tool

Nov. 20, 2024
The Index for Volunteer Involvement (IVE), an organizational self-assessment tool developed at UT Austin, is helping organizations better engage volunteers and community groups in their work.
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Upcoming Events

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Event Status
Scheduled
Thursday March 6, 2025, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
LBJ School of Public Affairs
Join us monthly for lunch, music, and conversation with RGK Center students, faculty, and staff.
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