Join ANSER-ARES

Connect. Collaborate. Advance Research in the Nonprofit and Social Economy Sectors.

Membership is open to anyone who supports our mission. ANSER-ARES is a non-profit association governed democratically by an Executive Committee elected at its annual conference by the membership.

ANSER-ARES

ANSER-ARES is a Canadian association of scholars, researchers, and practitioners dedicated to advancing research and knowledge related to nonprofit organizations and the social economy. Through collaboration and shared inquiry, we foster innovative, high-impact research that strengthens communities and informs policy and practice.

Why join ANSER?

Joining ANSER connects you to a vibrant community of researchers, practitioners, and policy makers committed to making an impact in the social economy and non-profit sectors. Members gain:

Members gain:

Online access to our bilingual, peer-reviewed journal, Canadian Journal of Nonprofit and Social Economy Research (CJNSER).

Monthly newsletters featuring member updates, organizational news, and special programming.

Reduced registration fees for the ANSER-ARES Annual Conference.

Opportunities to contribute by submitting research notes, practice notes, or blog posts.

Early access to the annual Call for Proposals for presentations, panels, and discussion groups.

Eligibility to stand for election to the ANSER Board of Directors.

Voting rights at our Annual General Meeting, helping guide the organization’s future.

Opportunities to participate in committees and special projects.

Advance notice of awards for Emerging Scholars, Graduate Students, Early Career Academics, and Distinguished Service.

Membership Tiers & Rates

Tier 1 — $50 CAD

For students, community partners, retirees, and individuals precariously employed who are paying fees personally without institutional support.

Tier 2 — $100 CAD

For post-docs, early career or tenure-track faculty, sessional instructors, public sector staff, nonprofit professionals, or individuals with limited or partial funding support.

Tier 3 — $150 CAD

For tenured faculty, senior researchers, consultants, and individuals with access to institutional or professional development funding. Tier 3 memberships help subsidize Tier 1.

Memberships expire annually on March 31.

How to Join

Becoming a member is simple. Complete the online form and select the membership tier that best reflects your situation. Payments are processed securely.

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Donations

If you would like to make a larger contribution to support our work, please visit our donations page (link).

Have Questions?

Send us an Email to anser.ares@gmail.com