Angela Eikenberry

Angela M. Eikenberry is Professor and Director of the School of Public Policy at the University of Connecticut. Her research examines philanthropy, nonprofit organizations, and democratic governance, with expertise in giving circles, social equity in philanthropy, and critical nonprofit studies.

Her research investigates philanthropic structures, social enterprise models, democratic accountability in nonprofits, and equity frameworks for resource distribution. Eikenberry critically examines marketization trends in the nonprofit sector.

Eikenberry's publications consistently engage critical perspectives on philanthropy, including decolonization of fundraising practices, racial equity in grantmaking, and feminist approaches to nonprofit governance. Her work combines theoretical innovation with practical implications for social justice.

Scientific Awards:

• John Grenzebach Research Award
• Fulbright Scholar Award
• Distinguished Research Award
• Outstanding Graduate Mentor Award
• 2023 NVSQ Best Paper Award

As ARNOVA Past President and NAPA Fellow, she shapes research agendas in nonprofit and philanthropic studies. Eikenberry founded Mode Shift Omaha, demonstrating community-engaged scholarship.