Hans Peter Schmitz

Hans Peter Schmitz is Professor and Bob and Carol Mattocks Distinguished Professor in Nonprofit Leadership at North Carolina State University’s School of Public and International Affairs, specializing in Public Administration. His scholarship centers on international NGOs, philanthropy, and global advocacy, with recent attention to digital media and billionaire giving practices.

Education:

• PhD in Social and Political Sciences, European University Institute, San Domenico di Fiesole
• M.A. in Political Science, History, and European Ethnology, Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen

Research Interests:

Schmitz explores how institutional and normative constraints shape transnational activism, examining the role of digital media and billionaire philanthropy in redefining global civil society. His work critically evaluates the effectiveness and accountability of organized activism pursuing ambitious social missions.

Recent Scholarship Trends:

Across his 2022-2025 publications, Schmitz investigates NGO governance, localization strategies, board diversity, and the evolving landscape of high-net-worth philanthropy. Studies range from mixed-methods analyses of transnational NGO boards to comparative assessments of philanthropic pledges like the Giving Pledge.

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