Nonprofit Government Resources: Professional Associations

ARNOVA is a diverse community of scholars, educators and practice leaders that strengthens the field of nonprofit and philanthropic research in order to improve civil society and human life.

ARNOVA is a diverse community of scholars, educators and practice leaders that strengthens the field of nonprofit and philanthropic research in order to improve civil society and human life.

ISTR promotes the study of civil society, philanthropy and the nonprofit sector. ISTR brings together scholars, researchers and practitioners from many backgrounds in a wide variety of disciplines from over 80 countries around the world.

The Justice Research and Statistics Association is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to the use of nonpartisan research and analysis to inform criminal and juvenile justice decisionmaking.

LSC is the single largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income Americans in the nation. Established in 1974, LSC operates as an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that promotes equal access to justice and provides grants for high-quality civil legal assistance to low-income Americans. LSC distributes more than 90 percent of its total funding to 132 independent nonprofit legal aid programs with more than 800 offices.

The National Association of Nonprofit Professionals (NANPP) is a nonprofit membership association dedicated to advancing the skills of nonprofit employees and providing opportunities for career growth and self-care.