Dr. Donald Haider

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Biography

Donald Haider is a Professor Emeritus at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, holding a faculty position since 1973. His responsibilities have included teaching master's degree candidates and directing the School's specialization in nonprofit management. His research interests encompass management in public and nonprofit organizations, public finance, and economic development. Haider has substantial governmental experience, having served as budget director and chief financial officer for the City of Chicago, Vice Chairman of the Chicago School Finance Authority, and deputy assistant secretary at the U.S. Treasury. He has also been involved with academia as a Congressional Fellow and White House Fellow. Haider's publication record includes more than 50 scholarly articles and over 100 newspaper columns; his book 'Government Comes to Washington' received the Martha Derthick Book Award. His current research focuses on strategic restructuring in nonprofit organizations, addressing partnerships and mergers, alliances, and shared service networks. He is a recognized expert in nonprofit mergers and public finance, with a strong teaching interest in political economy and social enterprises.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1973-01-01 — Present

Kellogg School of Management • Evanston, IL

Full professor teaching in the field of strategy and nonprofit management.

Assistant Professor

1970-01-01 — 1973-01-01

Columbia University, New York University, City College of New York •

Assistant professor in various institutions prior to joining Northwestern.

Awards

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Martha Derthick Book Award

2012-01-01

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.