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📢 Calling all emerging scholars!The 2026 ARNOVA Emerging Scholars Research Roundtables are now accepting applications.Th...
06/16/2026

📢 Calling all emerging scholars!

The 2026 ARNOVA Emerging Scholars Research Roundtables are now accepting applications.

This unique program gives doctoral students, postdocs, early-career faculty, and recent PhD graduates in practitioner roles the opportunity to receive in-depth feedback on their research from both peers and established scholars in the field.

✨ Benefits include:
• Expert feedback to strengthen your manuscript for publication
• Networking with senior scholars and fellow emerging researchers
• $100 off conference registration
• Complimentary lunch during the roundtables
• Recognition in the conference program

Eligible participants include PhD students, postdocs, assistant professors within their first three years of employment, and recent PhD graduates in practitioner positions.

📄 Submit an extended abstract (~1,000 words) by July 1, 2026.

📅 Key Dates:
• Application Deadline: July 1, 2026
• Notification of Acceptance: August 1, 2026
• Full Draft Due: September 1, 2026
• Research Roundtables: November 19, 2026

Research should focus on philanthropy, voluntary action, civil society, and/or the nonprofit and NGO sector.

Learn more and apply today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfAvlGxnA9mhEE0zutyOCSzHOUbeOqqHUDy4yILqbHW9_60oA/viewform?pli=1

✨ ARNOVA Section SpotlightThis week, we're highlighting the Theories, Issues, Boundaries (TIBS) Section — a community de...
06/15/2026

✨ ARNOVA Section Spotlight

This week, we're highlighting the Theories, Issues, Boundaries (TIBS) Section — a community dedicated to exploring the ideas, frameworks, and concepts that shape our understanding of nonprofits, voluntary action, and civil society.

TIBS brings together members who explore:

• Theoretical perspectives on nonprofits, voluntary action, and civil society
• Foundational concepts and emerging questions in nonprofit studies
• Comparative research across disciplines and contexts
• Interdisciplinary frameworks and scholarly dialogue
• Civic engagement, social change, and collective action

Whether you're developing theory, engaging in conceptual inquiry, or connecting ideas across disciplines, TIBS provides a space for thoughtful discussion and intellectual exchange.

📎 Learn more about joining TIBS here: https://www.arnova.org/sections

Behind every great conference program is a team of dedicated volunteers.A heartfelt thank you to the 2026 ARNOVA Confere...
06/12/2026

Behind every great conference program is a team of dedicated volunteers.

A heartfelt thank you to the 2026 ARNOVA Conference Track Chairs, Co-Chairs, and Review Leaders who are helping shape this year's scholarly program. Their expertise, thoughtful leadership, and commitment to the field make it possible to bring together high-quality research and meaningful conversations from across the nonprofit, philanthropic, and voluntary action sectors.

From reviewing submissions to guiding discussions within their areas of expertise, these volunteers play a critical role in creating the ARNOVA conference experience.

Thank you for sharing your time, knowledge, and service with our community. We appreciate all that you do.

✨ ARNOVA Section SpotlightThis week, we're highlighting the Teaching (TEACH) Section — a community dedicated to advancin...
06/10/2026

✨ ARNOVA Section Spotlight

This week, we're highlighting the Teaching (TEACH) Section — a community dedicated to advancing teaching and learning in nonprofit management, philanthropy, and volunteerism education.

TEACH brings together members who explore:

• Innovative teaching methods and curriculum design
• Effective classroom and experiential learning practices
• Nonprofit, philanthropy, and volunteerism education
• Collaboration and peer learning among educators
• Teaching resources, case studies, and instructional tools

Whether you're teaching courses, developing curriculum, or looking to connect with fellow educators, TEACH provides a space to share ideas and strengthen practice.

📎 Learn more about joining TEACH at the link in the comments.

⏰ Last day to apply!The ARNOVA Doctoral Fellowship Program application closes today, June 8.Selected fellows receive:• C...
06/08/2026

⏰ Last day to apply!

The ARNOVA Doctoral Fellowship Program application closes today, June 8.

Selected fellows receive:
• Complimentary conference registration
• One night of conference lodging
• Faculty mentoring and dissertation feedback
• Networking with fellow scholars in nonprofit, philanthropy, and civil society research

If you're currently pursuing dissertation research in these areas, don't miss this opportunity.

Apply by the end of today: https://uga.questionpro.com/a/TakeSurvey?tt=lHlbN/xTmDYECHrPeIW9eQ%3D%3D

ARNOVA is seeking nominations for the position of Secretary on the Board of Directors.This is an opportunity to help sha...
06/08/2026

ARNOVA is seeking nominations for the position of Secretary on the Board of Directors.

This is an opportunity to help shape the future of the association and support the governance of the nonprofit and voluntary action research community.

✔ Self-nominations are welcome
✔ Nominees must be ARNOVA members in good standing
✔ Secretary serves a two-year term beginning November 2026

📅 Nomination deadline: June 22, 2026

Submit a nomination through the form linked in the comments. 👇

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