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ARNOVANews Monthly: February 2026 Edition |
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#ARNOVA26 CONFERENCE NEWS: |
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Save the Date: ARNOVA 2026 Conference November 19–21 | Philadelphia
We’re pleased to share that the ARNOVA 2026 Annual Conference will take place November 19–21, 2026, at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The theme for the 55th Annual Conference is Igniting Civic Activism: Grassroots and Voluntary Action and Democracy. The conference will bring together scholars, practitioners, and students to explore how nonprofit organizations, philanthropy, and voluntary action shape civic life and democratic participation across local, national, and global contexts.
📅 Conference Dates: November 19–21, 2026 📍 Location: Loews Philadelphia Hotel | Philadelphia, PA
The Call for Submissions will open on March 16, 2026, inviting proposals for papers, panels, posters, roundtables, and practice-oriented sessions. Additional information about conference tracks and registration will be shared in the coming months.
We encourage you to mark your calendar now and stay tuned for updates.
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INTRODUCING THE FACES OF ARNOVA: |
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Meet our new Managing Partners
We’re excited to introduce the talented team from Momentum Association Management, who are now serving as ARNOVA’s managing partners, supporting the strategy, operations, and day-to-day work that keeps our community moving forward.
At the helm is Joe Sapp, CAE, Managing Director, bringing deep association leadership experience and a passion for strengthening nonprofit research and community engagement.
Alongside Joe is Rebekah Harris, Director of Operations, who ensures smooth and effective operational support across programs and member services.
Rounding out the team is Diane Riser, Administrative and Membership Support, providing steady administrative and membership support that keeps our member experience running seamlessly.
Together, this team from Momentum is committed to elevating ARNOVA’s mission by enhancing organizational efficiency, fostering member engagement, and helping us deliver meaningful opportunities for connection, discovery, and impact throughout the nonprofit research community. |
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ANNOUNCEMENTS & REMINDERS: |
ARNOVA Forward Campaign: A Strong StartThanks to the generosity of our community, 70 members and supporters have already contributed $13,000 to the ARNOVA Forward Campaign.
This is an encouraging start—and with several generous donors offering up to $20,000 in matching funds, there is an opportunity to amplify the impact of every gift.
Contributions to the Forward Campaign help strengthen ARNOVA and its mission, including support for emerging and diverse scholars, ARNOVA sections and awards, and the inclusive scholarly community that so many members value.
If ARNOVA has been a welcoming professional home for you, we invite you to consider making a gift or—if you donated at the end of 2025—to consider an early 2026 contribution.
🔗 Make a donation: https://www.arnova.org/donate/
Together, we can build a strong and sustainable future for our association. |
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NVSQ FEBRUARY 2026 ISSUE: |
Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly: Must-Read ArticlesThe Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly (NVSQ), ARNOVA’s official journal, continues to publish timely, interdisciplinary research on nonprofit organizations, philanthropy, voluntary action, and civil society. The February 2026 issue highlights scholarship that examines power, ethics, resilience, and policy in ways that are especially relevant for researchers and practitioners alike.
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