Christoph Buerkli

Christoph Buerkli is a Professor of Nonprofit Management at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU), affiliated with the Lucerne School of Business and the Institute of Business and Regional Economics (IBR). He leads the Bachelor's and Master's programs in Public & Nonprofit Management, and has extensive experience in academic leadership roles such as Head of the Competence Center for Public & Nonprofit Management. His research focuses on nonprofit sector dynamics, organizational development, and strategic governance in healthcare and social services. He has authored or co-authored influential works like Management von Nonprofit Organisationen and contributed to numerous policy-oriented studies. Professionally, he serves as President of Spitex Stadt Luzern, a major social care organization, and advises on public-sector strategies and organizational reforms. His work bridges academic research with practical implementation in areas like social policy, healthcare access, and workforce innovation.

Educational Background:
- Lic. rer. pol. (MSc) in Business Economics from University of Bern (2002)
- Multiple certificates in nonprofit management, educational governance, and organizational development from HSLU and affiliated institutions.

Research & Projects:
- Led projects on social strategy development for municipalities like Kriens and healthcare infrastructure in rural regions.
- Conducted studies on workforce dynamics in nonprofits, including work & care challenges in aging societies.
- Developed educational programs like the CAS in Social Insurance Management and Educational Governance.

Key Contributions:
- Over 50 publications in peer-reviewed journals and edited volumes.
- Active in policy advisory roles for Swiss cantonal governments and nonprofit networks.
- Spearheaded organizational restructuring projects for Spitex organizations and social welfare institutions.