Public Policy

The research and knowledge created by think tanks can provide valuable perspectives and new understanding on policy issues, but how interest-free is that work?  The think tank may or may not be supported by government funding, a private grant, a political party, an academic institution, or even a business. Some nonprofit organizations are clearly advocacy groups, but others at least appear to be non-partisan. 

Research findings by think tanks can be searched through the two web portals below:

These web sites are a good starting place to learn about Pittsburgh-based institutions, such as nonprofits and think tanks, that are involved in community leadership.

• The Greater Pittsburgh Nonprofit Partnership is a consortia of nonprofit advocacy groups in the Pittsburgh area
• Allegheny Institute for Public Policy focuses on economic outcomes
• The Pittsburgh Foundation focuses on quality of life in the Pittsburgh region
• Pump focuses on young people in Pittsburgh
• The Commonwealth Foundation introduces free-market ideas for economic change
• The Pennsylvania Center for Women & Politics supports public leadership for women