Sections

Sections are ARNOVA's primary scholarly communities, organized around specific research topics and professional interests. Each Section hosts its own networking activities, conference sessions, and member discussions. Your first Section is included free with ARNOVA membership; additional Sections are available for $12 each.

SectionFocus
CGA Community organizations, grassroots associations, self-help groups, faith-based organizations, cooperatives, and social movement groups
CPS Critical theory approaches to nonprofit and voluntary action research, teaching, and practice
DAS Data access, methodological rigor, and analytic tools that advance nonprofit research and practice
ESS Support for doctoral students, new faculty, and early-career practitioners developing scholarly and professional identities
GOV Nonprofit governance across organizations, networks, philanthropy, and civil society
NPFFM Finance and financial management scholarship across nonprofit organizations and foundations
PPPL Research at the intersection of nonprofit organizations, public policy, politics, and law
SEES Social enterprise, earned income strategies, and social entrepreneurship across contexts and countries
TEACH Improving teaching and learning related to nonprofits, philanthropy, and voluntarism
TIBS Theoretical perspectives on nonprofit organizations, voluntary action, and civil society across disciplines

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Common Interest Groups (CIGs)

Common Interest Groups form organically around emerging topics, regional interests, or disciplinary perspectives not covered by Sections. They are free, flexible, and open to any member. CIGs are a low-barrier way to find colleagues who share your research interests and to help shape new areas of inquiry within the field.

Common Interest GroupContact
Advancing Research on Civil Society and Philanthropy in Asia (ARCSPA) Chao Guo
ARNOVA NP3 Wanzhu Shi
Arts & Culture Kathleen (Bridget) Gallagher
Climate Change and Civil Society Samantha Zuhlke
Diaspora and Bi-cultural Philanthropy Malika Ouacha
Emerging Scholars on Chinese Nonprofit Research (ESCN) Hanjin Mao
Global Civil Society Long Tran
Humanities Gregory Witkowski
Korean Nonprofit and Philanthropy Researchers Network (KNPRN) Bok Gyo Jeong
LGBTQIA [email protected]
Muslim Philanthropy and Civil Society Zeeshan Noor
Philanthropy and Fundraising Viviana Chiu Sik Wu

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Committees

ARNOVA's standing committees support the governance, strategic direction, and ongoing work of the association. Serving on a committee is one of the most direct ways members can contribute to the health and direction of the field. Current committees include work on awards, membership, diversity and inclusion, publications, and conference programming.

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ARNOVA membership connects you to a global network of researchers and practitioners. Your membership includes a free Section affiliation, an online subscription to Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly, conference access, and full participation in Sections and CIGs. Fees are income-scaled for individuals, with institutional memberships also available.

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