ANSER-ARES is Canada’s community for research on nonprofit organizations and the social economy. We connect scholars, students, and practitioners to share knowledge, strengthen networks, and spark impact—en français et en anglais.
Meet peers across Canada through our annual conference, webinars, and working groups.
Present your work, publish with CJNSER, and learn from leaders in the field.
Engage in governance, awards, and initiatives advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization.
We advance education and research related to the nonprofit and social economy sector in Canada.
Our work is guided by the values of innovation, partnership, member-centred practice, reconciliation, inclusion, diversity, equity, and quality.
Join a collaborative, bilingual network working at the intersection of research and practice.
Membership benefits include:
Access to Research and Knowledge
Members gain exclusive or early access to cutting-edge research on the non-profit and charitable sector in Canada.
Professional Development and Learning
Membership offers opportunities to participate in webinars, workshops, and conferences featuring leading researchers, policy experts, and sector practitioners.
Networking and Collaboration
Members become part of a national network of non-profit leaders, academics, and policymakers.
Contribution to Sector Advancement
Membership supports the generation of evidence-based insights that advance understanding of the sector’s impact and challenges.
The Canadian Journal of Nonprofit and Social Economy Research
An open-access, peer-reviewed journal welcoming submissions in English and French that focus on nonprofit organizations (NPO) and the social economy.
Online – June 4-5, 2026
Join us online in June for two days of plenaries, sessions, keynotes, and our annual awards ceremony.
The ANSER-ARES Annual Conference gathers researchers across the nonprofit sector, social economy, and civil engagement to share leading-edge work.
We celebrate excellence and innovation in nonprofit and social economy research—from graduate theses to distinguished service.
