The following sections share my research divided into research that has been publish, is under review, or that is in progress. In addition, conference presentations and technical reports are shared. A majority of documents are available via open-access or request via ResearchGate.
​Research Interests

• Capacity Building Programs & Initiatives
• Community Foundations & Place-Based Grantmaking
• Nonprofit Executive Leadership Development
• Service-Learning & Community Engagement in Higher Education
• Teaching and Learning within Nonprofit Management & Philanthropic Studies

Research & Peer-Reviewed Publications

• Corbett, L. & Strawser, C. (2020). Nonprofit Governance and Leadership for Social Impact. In H. Carpenter & K. Bezborua (Eds.), Teaching Nonprofit Management (pp. 56-73). Northampton, MA: Edward Elgar Publishing. 
• Strawser, C. (2020). [Review of the book Towards an institutional theory of community and community associations: A review, by C. Milofsky]. Voluntas. 
• Strawser, C. (In Press). Utilizing Critical Perspectives in the Online Classroom. Journal of Nonprofit Education & Leadership, XX(X), XX-XX.
• Sgoutas-Emch, S., Guerrieri, K., & Strawser, C. (In Press). Perceptions and Visions of Community Engagement: A Pilot Study for Assessment Across the Institution. Journal of Higher Education and Community Engagement, XX(X), XX-XX. 

Works in progress and items under review are listed on my CV on the home page.

Copies of PowerPoints, posters, and handouts from recent academic conferences are freely available on my ResearchGate profile

 Technical Reports (Selected)

These reports were written with The Nonprofit Institute at the University of San Diego

2017 Annual Report: State of Nonprofits in San Diego

2018 Annual Report: State of Nonprofits in San Diego

2019 Annual Report: State of Nonprofits in San Diego

Causes Count:
The Economic Power of California’s Nonprofit Sector

Nonprofit Sector Response to COVID-19

Unprecedented Disruption: COVID-19 Impact on San Diego Nonprofits

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These reports were written as part of independent consulting projects

2014

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: A Snapshot of Promising Practices Among Indiana Foundations

2018

Becoming a Social Media Savvy Grantmaker

2018

5 Proven Tips for Community Foundations to Better Engage Donors

2018

Building Capacity
for Nonprofits:
​A Funder's Role