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Steven Rathgeb Smith is an Adjunct Lecturer at the McCourt School of Public Policy, Georgetown University, where he has been teaching since 2009. He previously held distinguished positions including the Louis A. Bantle Chair at Syracuse University's Maxwell School and the Nancy Bell Evans Professor at the University of Washington's Evans School of Public Policy and Governance. He has also taught at American University, Duke University, and Washington University in St. Louis.
His education includes a Ph.D. in Political Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, an M.S. from Washington University in St. Louis, and a B.A. from Brown University.
Dr. Smith's research centers on nonprofit organizations, philanthropy, public policy, and governance in the voluntary sector. His scholarly work explores advocacy by nonprofits, the role of civil society in democratic governance, and the dynamics of third-sector organizations in an era of fiscal retrenchment. He has contributed significantly to the understanding of nonprofit engagement with government and community stakeholders.
Although no recent articles are listed in the provided text, his scholarly contributions are reflected in his editorial and leadership roles in major academic organizations focused on nonprofit and voluntary action research.
- President, International Society for Third Sector Research (ISTR)
- President, Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA), 2006–2008
- Editor, Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly, 1997–2004
Dr. Smith has advised and led major academic centers, including the Nancy Bell Evans Center for Nonprofits & Philanthropy. He has received significant recognition through named professorships and editorial leadership, reflecting sustained contributions to research and policy. His work bridges academic scholarship and practical governance, influencing both nonprofit management and public policy.
He is currently the Executive Director of the American Political Science Association, further demonstrating his leadership in the political science and public affairs community.
