ARNOVANews Monthly:

March 2026 Edition
 

#ARNOVA26 CONFERENCE NEWS:

Two Weeks to Go: Call for Submissions Opens March 16

 

We’re just two weeks away from the launch of the Call for Submissions for the ARNOVA 2026 Annual Conference.

 

Opening on March 16, 2026, the call will invite proposals aligned with this year’s theme: Igniting Civic Activism: Grassroots and Voluntary Action and Democracy. We welcome submissions that examine how nonprofit organizations, philanthropy, and voluntary action shape civic life and democratic participation across local, national, and global contexts.

 

We encourage proposals for:

  • Paper presentations

  • Panels

  • Posters

  • Roundtables

  • Practice-oriented sessions

The submission site is currently being finalized. As soon as it is live, we will email all members with the direct link and full submission guidelines.

 

Now is the time to begin refining your ideas, reaching out to collaborators, and preparing your proposal. We look forward to the scholarship and practice insights that will shape our November convening in Philadelphia.

 

📅 Call Opens: March 16, 2026
📍 Conference Dates: November 19–21, 2026 | Philadelphia, PA

 

Stay tuned — we’ll be in touch soon with the submission link.

 

Conference updates will be available here
 

INTRODUCING THE FACES OF ARNOVA:

Meet our new Executive Director: Reza Hasmath

 

This month, we’re pleased to officially welcome Reza Hasmath, who began serving as ARNOVA’s part-time Executive Director.

 

Many of you may already know Reza through his scholarship and longstanding engagement in nonprofit and civil society research. In this new role, he will work closely with the Board, sections, members, and partners to support ARNOVA’s mission and strategic priorities.

 

Reza brings an international perspective and a deep commitment to advancing nonprofit scholarship across disciplines and global contexts. His research explores civil society, governance, and public policy, and he has collaborated extensively with academic institutions, government agencies, and international organizations.

 

As he begins this role, Reza is especially looking forward to:

  • Connecting with ARNOVA members and section leaders

  • Strengthening bridges between research and practice

  • Supporting the continued growth and impact of our annual conference

If you see Reza at an upcoming virtual or in-person event, please take a moment to introduce yourself. He is eager to learn more about the work and interests of our members.

 

Welcome, Reza!

 

👉 Learn more about Reza Hasmath here
 

ANNOUNCEMENTS & REMINDERS:

ARNOVA Forward Campaign: Just $3000 to go!

We are now just $3,000 away from reaching our $20,000 milestone — and hitting that goal will unlock $20,000 in matching funds, bringing the total impact to $40,000 in support of ARNOVA’s mission.

 

This is a pivotal moment. Every gift made now helps us close the gap and activate the full match.

 

Contributions to the Forward Campaign strengthen ARNOVA and its community, including support for:

  • Emerging and diverse scholars

  • ARNOVA sections and awards

  • The inclusive scholarly environment that so many members value

If ARNOVA has been a meaningful professional home for you, we invite you to help us unlock the full $40,000 impact.

 

🔗 Make a donation: ARNOVA Forward

 

Let’s reach the milestone — together.
 

Career Opportunity: Rosen Family Professor of the Practice

ARNOVA is pleased to share a current job posting on our website:

 

Rosen Family Professor of the Practice

This position offers an exciting opportunity for a scholar-practitioner to contribute to teaching, research, and leadership in the nonprofit and philanthropic sector.

 

We encourage members who may be interested — or who know a strong candidate — to review the full position details and share within their networks.

 

🔗 View the full job posting: Rosen Family Professor of the Practice

 

ARNOVA’s job board is one of the ways we support professional growth and visibility across the nonprofit and voluntary sector field.
 

GET MORE OUT OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP:

Connect Deeper: Join an ARNOVA Section

Did you know that every ARNOVA member receives one Section membership at no additional cost?

 

ARNOVA’s 10 Sections create focused intellectual communities within the association — spaces where ideas take shape, collaborations begin, and conference panels are born.

 

You can choose from Sections including:

  • Community and Grassroots Associations (CGA)

  • Critical Perspectives (CPS)

  • Data and Analytics (DAS)

  • Early Scholars (ESS)

  • Governance (GOV)

  • Nonprofit Finance & Financial Management (NPFFM)

  • Public Policy, Politics, and Law (PPPL)

  • Social Entrepreneurship/Enterprise (SEES)

  • Teaching (TEACH)

  • Theories, Issues, Boundaries (TIBS)

If you haven’t selected your complimentary Section yet, now is the perfect time.

 

Already part of one? You can add additional Sections for just $12 per year each — a small investment that can significantly expand your network and collaboration opportunities.

 

🔗 Explore Sections and Join:
https://www.arnova.org/sections/

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