ARNOVANews Monthly: September 2025 Edition

#ARNOVA25 CONFERENCE NEWS:

2025 ARNOVA Annual Conference: Register and Book Accommodation

Take Advantage of Early Bird Rates and Book Your Stay at Conference Hotel

Dear ARNOVA Community,

We are excited to welcome you to the 2025 ARNOVA Annual Conference, hosted at the Marriott Indianapolis Downtown from November 20-22! As we prepare for another inspiring gathering of scholars, practitioners, and students in the nonprofit and voluntary sector, here are a few key reminders to help you get ready:

🔔 Early-Bird Registration Deadline: September 23
Register now to lock in discounted rates before prices go up! The early-bird deadline is Tuesday, September 23, so don’t delay.

⚠️ Registration Link Notice
Some attendees have reported issues with the registration link included in their conference acceptance emails. If you experience any trouble, please use the official registration link provided HERE to complete your registration without any hiccups.

🏨 Reserve Your Room at the Conference Hotel
Booking your stay at the Marriott Indianapolis Downtown ensures you are close to all conference activities and eligible for the special conference rate starting from USD199 (plus applicable taxes). Rooms are limited, so we encourage you to book early to guarantee availability. Reserve by Wednesday, October 29, while rooms last!

If you have any questions about the event, please contact us via email or by phone 317-684-2121, or visit our conference website.

We look forward to welcoming you to Indianapolis this November!

Register Now

Book Your Stay

ANNOUNCEMENTS & REMINDERS:

Don't Miss the 14th Policy Symposium - Convenes this Friday, September 12!

Now more than ever, nonprofits need effective strategies to communicate about their impact. On September 12, the Symposium on Public Policy for Nonprofits will bring experts together to help organizations break through the noise and share their stories with key audiences.

Hosted by Independent Sector, Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA), and Nonprofit Policy Forum, the Symposium will share expert communication strategies to meet the moment.

JOIN US ONLINE

LEARN MORE about the Symposium

Winners of Doctoral Fellowship and Diversity Scholars Workshop Announced

ARNOVA Professional Development Committee is pleased to announce that the following scholars have been chosen to participate in the 2025 Doctoral Fellows Seminar (chaired by Rebecca Nesbit) and the 2025 Graduate Diversity Scholars and Leaders Professional Development Program (co-chaired by Pier Rogers, Jennifer A. Wade-Berg, and Mac-Jane Crayton):

2025 Doctoral Fellows Seminar Participants

• Jung Ho Choi

• Kinga Zsofia Horvath

• Thandi Makhubele

• Shinyoung Park

• Samantha Plotner

• Meng Ye

• Imoleayo (Ayo) Adeyeri

• Jude Chukwuebuka Ugwuoke

• Shengyuan Xu

• Marie Denis-Luque

2025 Graduate Diversity Scholars and Leaders Professional Development Program Participants

• James Were

• Benedicta Agyare-Aggrey

• Alan Roy

• Nausheena Hussain

• Karl Santiago

• Jun Zhang

• Afsana Alam

• Charita Dailey

ARNOVA SECTIONS:

Governance Networking Dinner
at the ARNOVA Conference - All Invited

Back by popular demand, the Governance Section is hosting a Governance Networking Dinner again on Thursday, November 20, at 7:00 PM at a nearby restaurant.

It is open to all conference participants, so we hope you’ll consider joining us! 

Conference attendees will receive a discounted rate.

Registration details are coming soon - please save the date!

Launch of New Nonprofit Governance Listserv

We’re excited to announce the new Governance Section Members Listserv - a dedicated space to connect, share, and collaborate on new nonprofit governance research, practice, frameworks and models, and innovative thinking. 

Not a section member? We’d love to have you join us. With your ARNOVA membership, you receive one free Section membership.

Already using your free option? It’s only $12 to add the Governance Section membership.

To JOIN the ARNOVA GOVERNANCE SECTION. After joining, please email Judy Freiwirth, Governance Section Chair so we can add you to the Governance Listserv right away.

Governance Section Awards

The Governance Section Awards continue to attract outstanding submissions, and we hope to see even more in 2025! A committee of governance scholars will review entries.  We invite submissions in two categories:

• Research Paper Award – Complete governance-related research papers (published or unpublished) authored between 2020–2025.
• Student Research Paper Award – Papers written during graduate study between 2018–2025 (authors who have since advanced in their careers may still submit their student work).

For details, please click on the links above or contact Roland Kushner.

For more information about the Governance Section and our activities, contact Judy Freiwirth, Psy.D., Governance Section Chair.

Data & Analytics Section (DAS) - Call for Executive Committee Nominations

The Data and Analytics Section (DAS) is excited to announce an open call for nominations to join our Executive Committee! We are currently seeking nominations for the following positions, each with a two-year term beginning this fall:

• Treasurer (1 position): Responsible for coordinating the section’s financial matters with ARNOVA and overseeing the budgeting process.

• At-Large Members (4 positions): Help engage our members by organizing or co-hosting at least one virtual mixer during the year and contribute ideas to shape DAS programs, priorities, and initiatives.

This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow scholars and practitioners, broaden your research and mentoring networks, and contribute to the future of DAS. It can also be a springboard toward future leadership roles within the section.

To nominate yourself, please send a short bio (100–150 words), including:

• Current position
• Institutional affiliation
• Research interests (especially as they align with DAS)
• A brief statement on your interest in serving in the specific role

To nominate a colleague, please include their name, contact information, and a brief explanation of why you think they’d be a strong candidate. We’ll follow up with them directly to confirm interest.

Please send nominations or self-nominations to our Secretary, Danielle Vance-McMullen by Friday, September 12, 2025.

We welcome nominations from members at all career stages and institutional types.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Viviana Chiu Sik Wu.

Learn more about the Data and Analytics Section (DAS).

Join the ARNOVA Teaching Section for a Community Café on Sept 24 @ 1 PM EST

TOPIC: Asynchronous Teaching & Student Engagement

Are you looking for fresh ways to keep students engaged in asynchronous courses?
In this interactive Café, experienced educators will kick things off by sharing their best practices and lessons learned, followed by an open peer discussion where participants can exchange ideas and challenges.

Invest just one hour to learn and share innovative approaches to:

• Delivering content effectively
• Fostering student engagement in asynchronous formats
• Managing your time more efficiently as an instructor

🗓 Date: Wednesday, September 24
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM (EST)
📍 Location: Online via Zoom (link provided upon registration) 

Who should attend:

• Educators at all levels seeking to enhance their asynchronous teaching methods
• Administrators supporting online learning in their institutions
• Anyone passionate about innovative education strategies

🔗 Register HERE

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with the link to join.

More information about Teaching Section.