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We are a Canadian association for those who have an interest in research that pertains broadly to nonprofit organizations and the social economy. ANSER is working to

• build a collaborative community of scholars and researchers; and
• to develop a Canadian body of knowledge that encompasses such fields as community economic development, philanthropy, nonprofit management, volunteering, social and environmental accounting, government/voluntary sector relationships, social movements, citizen engagement, and civil society.

Our interests range from the theoretical to the applied. We have come together to promote the development and application of our knowledge for the benefit of Canadians and others in collaboration with those working in the nonprofit sector and the social economy.

Our vision for membership embraces a variety of scholarly fields including economics, history, law, business and management, education, psychology, political science, public administration and sociology.

ANSER is working to provide opportunities for members to share their knowledge and expertise, including an annual conference normally held with the Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences. Our vision is to work collaboratively with other associations with complementary interests and goals.

Read more about our first conference June 4-6, 2008 in Vancouver, British Columbia and view the preliminary program.

We welcome membership from persons who support the objectives of the organization and pay their membership dues. ANSER is a non-profit mutual association governed democratically by an executive committee elected at its annual conference by the membership. Membership in ANSER is free until our first annual membership meeting in June, 2008, which will establish membership fees to fund our future activities. If you are interested in membership, please provide your name and contact information to info@anser-ares.ca.

Peter Elson, University of Toronto
Michael Hall, Imagine Canada
Laurie Mook, University of Toronto
Vic Murray, University of Victoria
Jack Quarter, University of Toronto
Keith Seel, Mount Royal College