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European Research Network on Philanthropy
Welcome to the community of European philanthropy researchers
The European Research Network on Philanthropy (ERNOP) is the leading European network dedicated to advancing and connecting research on philanthropy.
Founded in 2008 by a group of philanthropy scholars, ERNOP brings together researchers studying philanthropy, civil society, and charitable giving across Europe and beyond. Today, the network includes around 300 members from 30 European countries and beyond and continues to grow as new researchers and practitioners join the community.
ERNOP provides a platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and the development of philanthropy research. Members connect through conferences, research initiatives, and publications, and contribute to leading academic journals in the field. ERNOP members are also active in international research communities such as ISTR and ARNOVA, and engage with philanthropic organisations and sector networks across Europe.
Researchers and practitioners with an interest in philanthropy research are warmly invited to join the ERNOP community, contribute to the development of philanthropy research, and improve philanthropic theory and practice.
Get involved!
ERNOP is open to all who share our mission to promote, coordinate and advance philanthropy research in Europe.
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Become a member
The European Research Network On Philanthropy Association offers different types of membership for academics and all interested in philanthropy research. Click here for more information.
Volunteer as a practitioner expert
Our practitioner experts translate academic work on philanthropy into research notes in close collaboration with the authors of the original work. Click here for more information.
Become an engaged scientist
ERNOP offers several ways to express your engaged scholarship. For instance by moderating sessions, presenting at an ERNOP webinar or mentoring a junior academic. Click here to see the list of activities and to sign up as an engaged scientist.