Christopher N. Dougherty

Christopher N. Dougherty is a Visiting Scholar at the Centre for the Study of Philanthropy & Public Good, part of the Business School at the University of St Andrews, UK. His work, funded by a SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowship, focuses on charity governance, political expressiveness, and nonprofit financial dynamics.

Education:

• PhD in Public Policy, Carleton University (2024)
• Master of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership, Carleton University (2019)
• Certified in Volunteer Administration (2016)
• Bachelor of Applied Nonprofit Studies, Mount Royal University (2014)

Research interests include charity political expressiveness (comparative Canada-UK analysis), sector advocacy mechanisms, financial resilience, and volunteerism. His projects often explore donor-charity relationships, regulatory impacts on advocacy, and nonprofit capacity-building.

Recent publications analyze policy capture via celebrity influence, nonprofit coalition dynamics during crises, and fundraising efficiency. Themes include nonprofit accountability, donor behavior, and governance standards.

Scientific Awards:

• Congress Graduate Merit Award (2022)
• H. Woods Bowman Student Award (2023)
• Lester M. Salamon Memorial Award Honorable Mention (2023)
• Nu Lambda Mu Honor Society (2019)

He has participated in workshops and conferences on nonprofit funding, including panels on PhD funding strategies. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) focused on poverty reduction and societal prosperity.