The BenchMark 3 conference will consider how far the field of nonprofit and philanthropic studies has come in the last 30 years and its future trajectories.

This conference invites wide participation of U.S. based and international scholars, professors, teachers, nonprofit practitioners, association leaders involved in training programs, funders, students, alumni and other stakeholders interested in the field of nonprofit/NGO education, philanthropic studies, education for a civil society, and related fields.

Topics will include issues of curricular content, pedagogy, technology, enrollment trends, impact measures, and other essential ingredients of educational programs. The variety of topics will be considered across the range of educational levels including undergraduate, graduate, professional development (continuing education) and executive education programs.

Two prior conferences explored advancement in the field of nonprofit and philanthropic studies. These conferences, a small gathering in 1986 and a second and much larger conference in 1996, were organized and hosted by the University of San Francisco's Institute for Nonprofit Management. BenchMark 3 is the third conference in the series.

Proposals are due by the close of business on September 30, 2005

To be placed on an email distribution list for news as conference plans unfold, including logistical information regarding conference locations, costs, etc., please send your request, complete with full contact information, to: benchmark3@asu.edu.