Theories are only stories until you have some data.

The West Coast Nonprofit Data Conference is an annual gathering for:Emerging and leading scholars in the fieldEmerging research and methodological problem solvingNew data sources, new methods, new technologiesNew findings about the nonprofit and voluntary sector originating in the western U.S.The 2026 conference will be hosted by the University of Nevada Las Vegas on April 17-18.

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Conference Background

Conference Background

Learn why and how this gathering began, and the future of nonprofit policy and research.

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2026 Conference

2026 Conference

Upcoming on April 17-18, 2026. Hosted by the University of Nevada Las Vegas.

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Scholarship

Scholarship

Get to know the people and institutions who support this network, and the work we do.

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Itinerary | 2023 Conference

20th Annual West Coast Nonprofit Data Conference

April 21 and 22, 2023

Friday, April 21

3:30 pm: Pre-Conference workshop for PhD students “How to be a Good Reviewer”

4:30 pm: Welcome

5:00 pm – 6:00pm: Disaster Philanthropy Panel

6:30-8:30pm: Optional Dinner at Hop Valley Brewing Co.

Saturday, April 22

8:00am: Breakfast

8:30 am: Session 1

11:00 am: Session 2

12:30 -1:30 pm: Lunch

1:30 – 3:00pm: Session 3

3:00 – 3:30pm: Wrap Up

Session assignments to be announced following registration closure. Check back after April 3rd complete schedule.