Center on Wealth and Philanthropy
formerly: social welfare research institute, swri
Welcome to the homepage of the Center on Wealth and Philanthopy (CWP) at Boston College. Inquiries to CWP may be made by phone (617)552-4070 or by email (cwp508@bc.edu).
About CWP
Read about the institute, meet our staff, contact us directly with your requests or comments.
Message from the Director
CWP Director, Paul G. Schervish welcomes you to our website.
Read up-to-date research snippets regarding contemporary issues on wealth and philanthropy.
Newsletter
Sign up for CWP's e-mail newsletter, "Wealth and the Commonwealth," and stay informed about the latest news, research, and trends in the areas of wealth and philanthropy.
Publications
Download research reports and articles and order papers and books.
CWP In The News
Keep up to date with our philanthropy research through press releases and see where our research has been cited in the local, national and international media outlets as well as in blogger websites.
Research
Learn more about our research projects on wealth and philanthropy, our diary study, wealth transfer, high-tech philanthropy.
Social Welfare Research Institute becomes Center on Wealth and Philanthropy
Read the rationale behind the name change.
Other Resources
Investigate some of the resources we rely on in our research.
CWP is grateful for the support from our generous sponsors:
In The News
Spring, 2012
Upcoming Conference
"Challenges for the Next Decade in the Non-Profit Community"
This program is designed for officers, directors, and trustees who wish to enhance their contributions to the nonprofit institutions they serve.
More information and an agenda will be available in early 2012.
November 7, 2011
Paul Schervish and John Havens presented at a North Dakota conference regarding the state's $308 billion wealth transfer.
March 17, 2011
Paul Schervish on NECN discussing the level of US donations so far to Japan's tsunami victims.
Click here to see video of interview
March 11, 2011
Read a transcript of an interview with Paul Schervish on the hutchinsreport.com (blog talk radio) which aired 12:30pm on 3/11/11 discuss his research and views on giving by the wealthy.
Click here to listen to interview
Click here to read transcript interview