Peter Frumkin

Peter Frumkin is a Professor of Social Policy at the University of Pennsylvania, where he also directs the Master’s in Nonprofit Leadership Program and serves as Faculty Director of the Center for High Impact Philanthropy. His research and teaching focus on nonprofit strategy, philanthropy, and social entrepreneurship. Frumkin has authored several influential books, including On Being Nonprofit and Strategic Giving: The Art and Science of Philanthropy, which delve into effective practices within the nonprofit sector.This spring, he will release a new book titled Building for the Arts: The Strategic Design of Cultural Facilities, addressing the challenges faced by cultural institutions during capital construction projects. Before joining Penn, Frumkin was a Professor of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin and has taught at Harvard University. He holds a Ph.D. in sociology from the University of Chicago. Through his courses, such as "Arts and Culture Strategy" and "Social Impact Strategy: Tools for Entrepreneurs and Innovators," Frumkin aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to drive social change through effective nonprofit leadership and philanthropy.