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About the Conference

Each year, ARNOVA holds an annual conference which brings together researchers, scholars, and practitioners from around the world to present and discuss papers related to issues in nonprofit studies, voluntary action, and philanthropy. This cutting-edge research presented at the conference helps build the body of knowledge about the sector and inform those working in the nonprofit sector. Members receive a reduced conference registration rate.

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ARNOVA’s 39th Annual Conference, focusing on the theme "Governments & the Voluntary Sector: Redefining the Relationships?" will be held next November, 2010 (18th-20th) in Alexandria, VA. This is the largest and most significant research conference focusing on nonprofits, philanthropy, voluntary action and civil society to be held on an annual basis. More than 600 prominent scholars and teachers, as well as practice leaders for the nonprofit sector, from across the U.S. and around the world will participate. So will many new scholars and students. The latest on research on a broad range of topics will be presented and discussed. All are welcome!

Future Conferences

All conferences will held the Thursday thru Saturday before Thanksgiving in November.

  • 2010 will be held in Alexandria, Virginia
  • 2011 will be held in Toronto, Canada
  • 2012 will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana
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