His research explores why people engage in philanthropic acts and how non-profits can leverage upfront money to increase fund-raising success. Results from this work have been published in several of the leading journals in economics including the American Economic Review, the Quarterly Journal of Economics, and the Journal of Public Economics. Through his work with SPI, he has lead collaborations with several non-profits including the Environmental Defense Fund, United Way of Greater Atlanta, the UCLA alumni association, and the State of Alaska.