The Caster Family Center for Nonprofit Research
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Introduction
The Caster Family Center for Nonprofit Research was launched in 2004 with generous start-up grants provided by The Westreich Foundation and the Bruce T. Halle Family Foundation. In 2007 the Center received a generous naming contribution from the Caster family. The work of the Center is directed by Laura Deitrick and is supported by an active Advisory Board. The Center is staffed by doctoral students: Heather Carpenter, Tom Cesarini, Melanie Hitchcock, Taylor Peyton Roberts, Lindsey McDougle and Bethan Theunissen.
Mission
The mission of the Institute for Nonprofit Education and Research is to educate leaders and advance best practices in the nonprofit and philanthropic community through academic excellence, applied learning, and research that examines issues of strategic importance to the sector.

