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Philanthropy & Sustainable Finance,

University of Amsterdam

Prof. dr.
Paul Smeets

Professor of Philanthropy and Sustainable Finance, University of Amsterdam

My goal is to explore what drives individuals to invest their time and resources in ways that benefit society. I’m also focused on identifying the most impactful ways to use these resources.

Hoe kun je doneren met maximale impact?

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Research videos

Check out the latest research updates on Youtube

Why do wealthy Americans support Donald Trump? | Prof. Paul Smeets

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Services

Explore the exciting opportunities I offer to our valued field partners

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Our team conducts field research with banks, pension funds, charities and NGOs.

Public speaking

Lectures and interactive workshops on the topics of charity, sustainable finance, impact, and behavioral finance.

Executive teaching

Tailor-made programs on philanthropy and sustainable finance for financial institutions, charities and NGOs.

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Impact Lab Amsterdam

We conduct research on extraordinary charitable impact by evaluating charitable interventions and by studying what motivates donors to give more to the most effective charities.

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