David Grant-Poitras

Ph.D. student in Sociology
Université du Québec à Montréal

I am a PhD candidate in sociology at the Université du Québec à Montréal. My thesis focuses on the roles and impacts of Quebec grantmaking foundations in the social and ecological transition. I have been working for several years as a research agent at PhiLab. There, I conduct various research activities focusing on the initiatives and innovations deployed by philanthropic players to reduce social inequalities and combat climate change.

Expertise

Canadian Philanthropic Foundations; Socially Responsible Financing; Donation Theory; Volunteering and Charitable Organizations.

Awards and distinctions

The high school’s most smiling student – 2009

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