Presentations

2020

• The Joy of Giving and Volunteering: Evidence from Longitudinal Panel Survey Data and Experiments. Current Trends in Public Sector Research 24th International Conference, Department of Public Economics of the Faculty of Economics and Administration, Masaryk University (FEA MU), Brno, Czech Republic, January 23-24, 2020.

2019

• The Promises and Perils of Philanthropy in a Polarized World. Opening plenary, 48th ARNOVA Conference, San Diego, Thursday November 21, 9:30-10:45, Harbor Ballroom. Theme: https://www.arnova.org/page/2019theme
• Revolutionizing Philanthropy Research. 48th ARNOVA Conference, San Diego, Friday November 22, 8:45-10:15, Spinnaker 2. Materials and paper: https://osf.io/46e8x/
• A Conversation About Data Transparency in Nonprofit Research. 48th ARNOVA Conference, San Diego, Friday November 22, 14:15-15:45, Executive Center Room 2B. Description: https://renebekkers.wordpress.com/2019/11/15/a-conversation-about-data-transparency/
• The Joy of Giving: Evidence from a Matching Experiment with Millionaires and the General Population. 48th ARNOVA Conference, San Diego, Saturday November 23, 10:45-noon, Spinnaker 1. Materials and paper: https://osf.io/bvs6t/
• De Wit, A., Bekkers, R., Qu, H. & Van Niekerk, R. (2019). Volunteering and Health: A Mega-Analysis. Amsterdam: Vrije Universiteit Department of Sociology Research Seminar, November 12, 2019. Materials: https://osf.io/zqjnb/
• Bekkers, R. (2019). De waarde van filantropie. Inaugurele rede, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 6 juni 2019.

2018

• Bekkers, R., Hemels, S., Wiepking, P. & Handy, F. (2018). Global Evidence on Effective Design of Tax Incentives for Charitable Giving. 47th ARNOVA Conference, Austin, Texas, 15 November 2018.
• Bekkers, R. (2018). Closing the Age of Competitive Science. Managing & Sharing research data – How and Why? Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam University Library Seminar, November 1, 2018. Podcast here. Slide deck: t.co/K8i1k2loXK
• Bekkers, R. (2018). ‘Why Do People Give? Charitable Giving, Volunteering, and Happiness.’ Who Helps When – and Why? Individual Differences, Situational Factors, and Psychological Mechanisms in Prosocial Decision Making. Kungliga Vetenskapsakademien, Stockholm, October 18, 2018.
• Bekkers, R. (2018). ‘Giving in Europe: How much, by whom, and for which causes?’ EU Consult annual Conference, The Hague, September 29, 2018.
• Bekkers, R., Whillans, A., Smeets, P.M., & Norton, M. (2018). The Joy of Giving: Evidence from a Matching Experiment with Millionaires and the General Population. 5^th SPI Conference, Indianapolis, September 20, 2018. Presentation here. Materials: https://osf.io/bvs6t/
• Bekkers, R., Bakker, L., Younes, Y., Smets, P. & Reitsma, J. (2018) The benefits of volunteering for refugees: evidence from the Netherlands. ISTR Conference, Amsterdam July 13, 2018.
• The Value of Philanthropy. ISTR Conference, Amsterdam, July 12, 2018.
• Culture change takes time. ISTR Conference, Amsterdam, July 11, 2018.
• Bekkers, R., Hemels, S., Wiepking, P. & Handy, F. (2018). Global evidence on Effective Design of Tax Incentives for Charitable Giving. ISTR Conference, Amsterdam, July 11, 2018.
• Bekkers, R., De Wit, A. & Felix, S. (2018). Twenty Years of Generosity in the Netherlands. ISTR Conference, Amsterdam, July 10, 2018.
• Bekkers, R. (2018). The Gift of Trust. PARIS Research Colloquium, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, June 19, 2018. Dag van de Sociologie, Erasmus University Rotterdam, June 14, 2018. https://osf.io/75h2m/. BigSurv18 Conference, Barcelona, October 27, 2018.
• Bekkers, R. & Sandberg, B. (2018). Grading Generalized Trust Across Europe. Paper presented at the 6th ESS workshop, March 16, 2018, The Hague. https://osf.io/qntze/

2017

• Bekkers, R., De Wit, A. & Felix, S. (2017). Twenty Years of Generosity in the Netherlands. 46^th ARNOVA Conference, Grand Rapids, November 17, 2017.
• A Mega-Analysis of Trust, 5th Political Psychology Meeting, University of Amsterdam, October 26, 2017
• ‘Can Charitable Donations Compensate For a Reduction in Government Funding? The Role of Information‘. 4th SPI Conference, Chicago, September 7, 2017.
• Bekkers, R. (2017). Impact of new forms of philanthropy on civic engagement and NGOs. European Centre for Alternative Finance: Crowdfunding Research Week, Utrecht University, June 7, 2017.
• ‘Are we joining the crowd? A natural field experiment on the impact of social information in crowdfunding campaigns.’ Utrecht University Department of Sociology Seminar, February 1, 2017.

2016

• Bekkers, R. (2016). Social Influences on Prosocial Behavior: What Can We Learn From Behavioral Genetics? Evolutionary and Social Psychology Seminar, VU Amsterdam, December 19, 2016; M&T Lunch, December 20, 2016. Abstract here.
• Van Teunenbroek, P.S.C. & Bekkers, R. (2016). Joining the Crowd: Social Information Effects on A Crowdfunding Platform. Paper presented at the 2016 ARNOVA Conference, Washington DC, November 17, 2016. Session 053, Thursday, November 17, 9:45-11:15 AM, Thornton B. Preregistration here.
• Bekkers, R., Van Ingen, E., De Wit, A. & Broese van Groenou, M. (2016). Why Do People Volunteer? Paper presented at the 2016 ARNOVA Conference, Washington DC, November 18, 2016. Session 112, Friday, November 18, 8:15-9:45 AM, Columbia B. Paper here: DOI: 10.17605/OSF.IO/ATBJM
• Smith, D.H., Bekkers, R. & Mersianova, I. (2016). Why Gives to Charity? A Test of S-Theory in Russia. Paper presented at the 2016 ARNOVA Conference, Washington DC, November 18, 2016. Session 142, Friday, November 18, 10:00-11:30 AM, Thornton B. A handout will be available at the conference session.
• Wiepking, P., Handy, F., Bekkers, R., Bethmann, S., Breen, O., Breeze, B., Einolf, C., Kang, C., Katz, H., Krasnopolskaya, I., Layton, M.D., Lo, K-T., Neumayr, M., Osili, U., Park, S., Pessi, A-B., Sivesind, K-H., Scaife, W., De Wit, A. & Yamauchi, N. (2016). The Matthew Effect in Philanthropy: How Philanthropic Structure Enables Philanthropic Giving. Paper presented at the 2016 ARNOVA Conference, Washington DC, November 19, 2016. Session 223, Saturday, November 19, 12:15-1:45 PM, Thornton C.
• Bekkers, R., Ottoni-Wilhelm, M. (2016). Altruism, Warm Glow, and Generosity: A National Experiment. Paper presented at the Southern Economic Association, Washington DC, November 21, 2016.
• Bekkers, R. (2016). Culturele instellingen in Nederland, 2011-2014. Het Groot Onderhoud, KBC Toren Antwerpen, 11 oktober 2016.
• Bekkers, R. (2016). Waarom katholieken niet geven – en wat u daar aan kunt doen. Bisdom Rotterdam, 5 oktober 2016, Den Haag.
• Bekkers, R. (2016). Giving in the Netherlands Panel Survey. Survey-onderzoek naar ontwikkelingen in de tijd: longitudinaal panelonderzoek. Amsterdam, 8 September 2016.
• De Wit, A., Bekkers, R., Verkaik, D. & Karamat Ali, D. (2016). What are the Benefits of Volunteering for Volunteers? 12th ISTR Conference, July 1, 2016, Stockholm. Slides, Paper: https://osf.io/hqw6j/
• Bekkers, R. & Verkaik, D. (2016). Citizen Perceptions of the Third Sector And Social Innovation. 12^th ISTR Conference, Stockholm, 30 June, 2016.
• Gouwenberg, B.M. & Bekkers, R. (2016). European Foundations Supporting Research and Innovation. Facts, Feelings and Fantasies: Results of the EUFORI Study. 12^th ISTR Conference, Stockholm, 30 June, 2016.
• Bekkers, R. (2016). Disasters and Subsequent Giving for Development. Charities Aid Foundation, London, 21 June 2016.
• Bekkers, R. (2016). Trust in Institutions: A Macro Perspective. VU-lustrum conferentie ‘Scenario’s van besturen’, Amsterdam, 17 juni 2016.
• Bekkers, R. (2016). Culturele instellingen in Nederland Veranderingen in geefgedrag, giften, fondsenwerving en inkomsten tussen 2011 en 2014. Amstelveen, 10 June 2016.
• Bekkers, R. (2016). Has the charity law reform made the Dutch cultural sector more entrepreneurial? FARO / Koning Boudewijn Stichting, Brussels, 6 June 2016.
• Bekkers, R. (2016). Philanthropy in the Low Countries: Opportunities for Universities? CASE Lowlands Conference, University of Amsterdam, April 11, 2016.

2015

• De Wit, A. & Bekkers, R. (2015). Do Donors Raise Their Donations When They are Aware of Decreasing Government Subsidies? A Survey Experiment. 44th Arnova Conference, November 19, 2015, Chicago. Slides here.
• Bekkers, R., De Wit, A., Verkaik, D. & Karamat Ali, D. (2015). What are the Benefits of Volunteering for Volunteers? 44th Arnova Conference, November 20, 2015, Chicago. Slides, Paper: https://osf.io/hqw6j/
• Bekkers, R. & Franssen, S.E. (2015). Charity Law, Fundraising and Donations: Organizational Level Correlates in The Netherlands. 44th Arnova Conference, November 21, 2015, Chicago.
• Bekkers, R., Ottoni-Wilhelm, M., & Verkaik, D. (2015). Altruism, Warm Glow, and Charitable Giving. 44th Arnova Conference, November 21, 2015, Chicago. Paper: https://osf.io/zp63q/
• Bekkers, R. (2015). Societal Resilience and Philanthropy. Institute for Societal Resilience, Amsterdam, October 22. Resilience Bingo.
• Bekkers, R., Ottoni-Wilhelm, M., & Verkaik, D. (2015). Altruism, Warm Glow, and Charitable Giving. 3rd Science of Philanthropy Conference, Chicago, September 11-12, 2015. Slides here.
• De Wit, A. & Bekkers, R. (2015). Do donors raise their donations when they are aware of decreasing government subsidies? A survey experiment. 7^th ERNOP Conference, ESSEC Business School, July 9-10, 2015. Slides here.
• Bekkers, R. (2015). European Perspectives on Philanthropy. Understanding Philanthropy Conference, Kent University, Canterbury, June 29. Slides here.
• Bekkers, R. (2015). Theory and research methodology for comparative research on philanthropy in Europe. Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, June 16. Slides here.
• Bekkers, R. (2015). The Analysis of Regional Differences in Philanthropy: Evidence from the European Social Survey, the Eurobarometer and the Giving in the Netherlands Panel Survey. Paper presented at the 5^th ESS Workshop, The Hague, May 22, 2015. Paper here; slides here.
• National Day of Philanthropy, VU University Amsterdam, April 23. Summary in English here. Samenvatting in het Nederlands; presentaties.
• Bekkers, R. (2015). The ‘Crowding-Out Effect: What Does the Research Tell Us? Jewish Funders Network Conference, Tel Aviv, March 16-17.

2014

• Bekkers, R. (2014). “It’s Hardly Genetic: Environmental Mediation of Associations Between Religion, Education and Philanthropy”. Paper presented at the 43^d ARNOVA Conference, Denver, November 20-22. Abstract here.
• Franssen, S.F. & Bekkers, R. (2014). “Charitable Deduction Reform Effects on Fundraising and Donations: Evidence on Organizational Level Determinants from the Netherlands”. Paper presented at the 43^d ARNOVA Conference, Denver, November 20-22. Abstract here.
• Wiepking, P., Bekkers, R. & Osili, U.O. (2014). “Examining the association of religious context with giving to non-profit organizations“. Paper presented at the 43^d ARNOVA Conference, Denver, November 20-22.
• Bekkers, R. (2014). The Nature and Nurture of Generosity: What Can We Learn from Behavioral Genetics? Workshop in Multidisciplinary Philanthropic Studies, Indiana University, November 18. Abstract here.
• Bekkers, R. & Ottoni-Wilhelm, M. (2014). “Altruism, Warm Glow and Generosity: A National Experiment”. Science of Philanthropy Initiative, November 8, 2014; slides.
• Bekkers, R. (2014). Testing Mechanisms in Charitable Giving. Behavioral Economics and Philanthropy Conference, Harvard University, November 3, 2014. Slides.
• Bekkers, R. & Ottoni-Wilhelm, M. (2014). “Principle of Care and Giving to Help People in Need”. PGPE Conference, Warsaw, October 10, 2104: Slides.
• Public Goods through Private Eyes Conference, 9-10 October 2014: “Giving Europe: Insights on Methodology for Comparative Research on Philanthropy from PGPE and beyond”.
• IF/Science for Society Seminar, 2 October 2014: “The Science of Philanthropy in Crowdfunding”.
• Ministerie van VenJ/BZK, 4 september 2014: Geven in Nederland 2015
• 11th ISTR conference, July 21-26, Münster: “Religion nurtures some forms of prosociality, education does not”. Paper; slides.
• 11th ISTR conference, July 21-26, Münster: “Look who’s crowding-out! Correlates of willingness to substitute declining government contributions to charitable organizations” with Arjen de Wit). Paper; slides.
• Crowdfunding Research Seminar, Beurs van Berlage, Amsterdam, 5 June 2014: “The Science of Philanthropy in Crowdfunding“.
• NOC-NSF, 20 mei 2014: Filantropie voor de Sport
• Masterclass Filantropische Studies, VU Amsterdam, 15 mei 2014
• CESifo Conference, March 21-22, 2014, Munich: “Religion nurtures some forms of prosociality, education does not“.
• Rondetafel ‘Sport, daar geef je om’, January 21, Pulchri Studio, The Hague: “Twaalf Filantropie Trends“.
• Guest lecture, Applied Social Psychology course, VU University Amsterdam, January 21: “Volunteering: Applications and Methodology“.

2013

• Expertmeeting NCDO ‘Overheidssubsidies en Particuliere Giften’, Humanity House, December 9, The Hague: “Welke invloed hebben overheidsbezuinigingen op het geefgedrag van burgers?” Paper, slides.
• ARNOVA Conference, November 21-23, 2013, Hartford, CT: “Look who’s crowding-out!“, with Arjen de Wit.
• Lilly School of Philanthropy, November 18, 2013: “State of the Art: An Update on Research on Philanthropy from Amsterdam”.
• PARIS colloquium, Department of Sociology, VU University Amsterdam, November 12, 2013: “Generalized Trust Through Civic Engagement? Evidence from Five National Panel Studies” .
• DZA, Berlin, November 4-5, 2013: “Surveys on Volunteering in the Netherlands and Germany“.
• MZES-A Colloquium, University of Mannheim, September 17, 2013: “Generalized Trust Through Civic Engagement? Evidence from Five National Panel Studies” about this paper published in Political Behavior and this paper forthcoming in a slightly revised form in Political Psychology. Slides are here.
• Bijeenkomst Nalatenschappen, Sociëteit De Witte, Den Haag, September 3, 2013: “Nalatenschappen: wat zegt de wetenschap?“
• 6th ERNOP conference, University of Latvia, Riga, July 11‐12, 2013:
  • “Giving Europe: Methodology for comparative research”.
  • “Wealth and Giving in the Netherlands”.
• “Religie en het maatschappelijke midden in Nederland“, Symposium ‘Ontkerkelijking, nou en…?’, May 31, 2013, Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen.
• “Giving in Europe: Current Trends”, at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Center for the Study of Philanthropy in Israel, “Cross-Border Giving: Changes and Trends in the 21st Century”, May 23, 2013: outline of the talk; slides.
• “De maatschappelijke betekenis van filantropie”, Inaugural lecture, VU University Amsterdam, 25 April, 2013.
• “Principle of Care and Generosity” (with Mark Ottoni-Wilhelm) at ‘Generosity and Well-Being‘, Warwick University, April 10, 2013.
• 41st Arnova Conference, November 15-17, 2012, Indianapolis:
  • “Explaining Gender Differences in Charitable Giving: the Dutch Case” (with Arjen de Wit)
  • “Regional Differences in Philanthropy”
  • “Integrating Estimates of Philanthropy From High Net Worth and Random Sample Surveys”
  • “Principle of Care and Generosity” (with Mark Ottoni Wilhelm)
  • “Generalized Trust Through Civic Engagement? Evidence from Five National Panel Studies” (with Erik van Ingen)
• Wealth Management & Private Banking, September 19, 2012, Amsterdam: “Wealth and Giving in the Netherlands”.
• ISTR Conference, July 9-13 2012, Siena: “Challenges for Comparative Research on Philanthropy in Europe” and “Corporate social responsibility, corporate philanthropy, and economic performance“
• Conference on Social Capital, 25 May 2012, Maastricht: “Trust through civic engagement: Evidence from five national panel studies” (with Erik van Ingen)
• National Sociology Conference, 24 May 2012, Utrecht University:
  • “Social Capital and Blood Donation in the Netherlands”: Paper; slides.
  • “Vitamine V: Gezondheidseffecten van vrijwilligerswerk”: slides.

2012 and older

• Seminar “Social Effects on Giving“, 24 February 2012, Royal Over-seas League, London: “Limits of Social Influence on Giving: Who is Affected When and Why?“.
• Workshop “Volunteering, religion and social capital”, 7-9 December 2011, UCSIA, Antwerp: “Religion and the Civic Core in the Netherlands”. Paper; slides.
• ARNOVA Conference, 17-19 November 2011, Toronto:
  • In session D12 (Thu 3.15 PM): “Religion and the Civic Core in the Netherlands”: Abstract.
  • In session E11 (Fri 8.30 AM): “Social Capital and Blood Donation in the Netherlands”: Paper; slides.
  • In session I6 (Sat 8.15 AM): “Public Policy, Philanthropy and Governance: Conditions for Effective Cooperation”: Paper; slides.
• International Research Conference on Volunteering, 27 October 2011, Amsterdam: “Werving en behoud van vrijwilligers: welke motieven zijn het belangrijkst?“
• Workshop In Multidisciplinary Philanthropic Studies (WIMPS), 8 November 2011, Indianapolis: “Gender Differences in Giving in the Netherlands”. Abstract; slides.
• 14th International Conference on Social Dilemmas, Amsterdam, July 7, 2011: “Do Two Eyes See More Generosity Than One? Watching Eyes, Gender, and Giving”
• ERNOP conference, 8 June, 2011, Vienna: “Individual Effects of Voluntary Action: Why is Voluntary Participation Related to Attitudes, Networks, and Health?”
• 2005 ARNOVA Conference, Washington DC: “It’s not all in the ask: Effects and effectiveness of recruitment strategies used by nonprofits in the Netherlands“.
• 2005 ARNOVA Conference, Washington DC: “Charity begins at home: How socialization experiences influence giving and volunteering“.
• 1998, Landelijke Sociologen Dag: Individualisering en vrijwilligerswerk.