Thought
Leadership

In the dynamic world of philanthropy and nonprofits, the Lowell Milken Center fosters an environment of intellectual growth and collaboration. Through conferences and convenings, as well as external speaking engagements, our Thought Leadership initiatives provide a platform for scholars, nonprofit leaders, and the broader community to engage in meaningful dialogue, share insights, and shape the future of the sector.

Conferences
and Convenings

Annual programming will include the Western Conference on Tax-Exempt Organizations, now in its 27th year, and a convening of nonprofits arts professionals featuring leaders in the field.  In addition, our faculty will engage in external speaking opportunities to address and educate on issues of interest to nonprofit and philanthropic professionals.

See Events page for upcoming conference and convenings.

External Speaking Engagements

Our faculty and staff are frequently invited to share their expertise and insights as national and international nonprofit law sector and academic conferences. Representative external speaking engagements include speaking as a panelist for the Aspen Institute’s Artists-Endowed Foundations Initiative on the management of foundation boards; presenting on the election year advocacy to members of California for the Arts; and addressing the Federal Judicial Conference on nonprofits and bankruptcy. Our faculty also act as resources to press covering current events in the philanthropy and nonprofit sector.

External Speaking Engagements

Our faculty and staff are frequently invited to share their expertise and insights at national and international nonprofit law sector and academic conferences. These speaking engagements underscore our commitment to academic excellence and the dissemination of knowledge related to nonprofit law.

Join us in our Thought Leadership initiatives as we continue to advance knowledge, foster dialogue, and shape the future of philanthropy and nonprofits.

FOR LAW STUDENTS
Programs

Producing scholarship about the most important issues facing nonprofits as well as their beneficiaries.

FOR LAW STUDENTS
Mission

Producing scholarship about the most important issues facing nonprofits as well as their beneficiaries.