Elizabeth Bloodgood

Dr. Elizabeth Bloodgood is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Concordia University, specializing in international relations and the role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Her research focuses on NGO lifecycles, transnational advocacy networks, and the political power of data. She leads the Global Registry of Nonprofit Data Sources (GRNDS) in collaboration with Ajah, analyzing NGO populations cross-nationally. Her work is supported by SSHRC funding and addresses topics such as nonprofit regulations, epistemic communities, and the evolving UN governance model in the NGO era.

• Education: Columbia University (MA in Political Science), Princeton University (PhD in Politics)

Her research interests span NGO dynamics, data environments, and global governance. She explores how regulatory frameworks and information ecosystems shape NGO activities. Key projects include examining national nonprofit data systems and their implications for transparency and accountability.

Her recent publications analyze NGO data methodologies, UN multilateralism reforms, and transnational advocacy strategies. She co-edited Beyond the Boomerang, advancing theories of transcalar advocacy in global politics.

• Grants: SSHRC-funded research on NGO lifecycles
• Labs/Teams: Director of GRNDS, collaborating with Ajah and international researchers