International Society for Third-Sector Research (ISTR)

02/12/2026

📣 Registration is now open for . Early bird deadline closes March 31, 2026. Join us in Lisbon, Portugal for this exciting gathering to share and discuss the latest research on:

Conference Tracks
Teaching and the Exchange of Knowledge
Advances in AI / Use of technology in research
Funding, Philanthropy and Giving
Volunteering and Community Participation
Social Work Policy and Practice
Social Economy, Social Enterprise, and Social Entrepreneurship
Governance, Management, and Leadership
Environmental Sustainability and Climate Justice
Social Movements and Advocacy
Regulation and Relationship with Government
Emerging Areas of Research and Practice in Nonprofit and Third Sector

👉 Register Here: https://www.istr.org/page/ISTR2026

01/18/2026

【💡𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗻𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹, 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 (𝗘𝗦𝗚)】

The workshop on the Special Issue in Voluntas: The Nonprofit Sector and ESG, organised by the Centre for Civil Society and Governance at The University of Hong Kong, was successfully convened on January 8-9, 2026. This engaging two-day event brought together scholars, as well as professionals from the corporate and nonprofit sectors, to discuss the fascinating research conducted by international authors contributing to this special issue.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝘁𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝟭𝟮 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀:

1️⃣Philosophical and Cultural Perspectives on ESG
2️⃣Governance and Sustainability
3️⃣Public Perceptions of Nonprofits and ESG
4️⃣Collaboration and Cross-Sector Partnerships in ESG
5️⃣ESG Metrics, Reporting, and Evaluation in the Nonprofit Sector

𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀-𝗖𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀:

👉ESG is not a one-size-fits all framework. Its meaning and implications vary across cultures, sectors, institutional contexts, and organizational forms
👉Nonprofits are not passive recipients of ESG pressures. They actively interpret, adapt, and sometimes resist ESG frameworks
👉Collaboration is central to advancing ESG for social good

🏬𝗙𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗡𝗮𝗻 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘

Participants were introduced to Nan Fung’s sustainability framework, SEWIT, including management tools and impact measurement methods and engaged in in-person exchanges with community stakeholders at Good Date Village, grounding the framework in real-world practice.

A big thank you to the team of Nan Fung Group for hosting us and for the insightful sharing. We also extend our gratitude to all speakers, participants for making this event a valuable platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration. We look forward to further academic contributions in ESG within the nonprofit sector.

10/10/2025

ISTR will be onsite at EMES. Looking forward to seeing you there!

🌍 The 10th EMES International Research Conference is almost here!

We’re thrilled to share that the full programme is now available — a week packed with inspiring sessions, thought-provoking panels, excursions, networking moments, and the vibrant exchange that makes the EMES community so unique.
This special anniversary edition will take place across two dynamic cities — Rotterdam and Utrecht — each with its own rich SE ecosystem.

🔹 Over 15 thematic lines exploring the future of social enterprise, social innovation, and collective action.
🔹 Interactive Practitioners’ Labs, PhD gatherings, and Affinity Group meetings to connect researchers and changemakers.
🔹 A celebration of collaboration, learning, and community across continents.
✨ Join us in November as we continue building bridges between science and society — shaping together the future of social enterprises and the social and solidarity economy.



Rotterdam School of Management,
Utrecht University
Social Enterprise and Institutions for Collective Action

🔗 Explore the full programme here: https://emes.net/events/conferences/10th-emes-international-research-conference-on-social-enterprise/10emesconf-conference-committees/

09/30/2025

Applications are open for ISTR's most popular program. The ISTR PhD Seminar is open to all enrolled doctoral students doing research in the field of third sector and civil society, across different regions in the world, and at all stages of their doctoral studies. Past participants are welcome to apply. ISTR covers the cost of accommodation during the seminar and most meals.
Learn more and apply: https://www.istr.org/PhDSeminar

08/11/2025

El GivingTuesday Latin America and the Caribbean Hub (GivingTuesday LAC) organiza Generosidad Sin Fronteras, un encuentro virtual para personas comprometidas con la generosidad y el impacto social desde distintos espacios.

Se realiza el 26 y 27 de agosto. Inscripción gratuita y cupos limitados.

Reserva tu lugar:

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08/11/2025

The GivingTuesday Latin America and the Caribbean Hub (GivingTuesday LAC) presents Generosity Without Borders, a virtual gathering for people committed to generosity and social impact across different sectors.

Taking place August 26th & 27th. Free registration, limited spots available.

bit.ly/generosidadsinfronteras