NAWRS is a non-profit association whose purpose is to promote
the exchange of ideas on how research and statistical
analysis can contribute to the development and
administration of effective human
services programs.
Michael Bono TributeMichael Bono joined the NAWRS Board of Directors in 2004 and served tirelessly as President in 2010 and again in 2014 and 2015. He continued to work on NAWRS behind the scenes until cancer took him from us in 2016. We are so grateful to have known this warm, selfless, charismatic dynamo with a boundless heart for the less fortunate.
We hope you enjoy this heart-warming tribute to Michael. Friends and colleagues shared some of their favorite memories during an informal gathering to honor him at the NAWRS 2017 Workshop in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
NAWRS is an all-volunteer organization that relies on the time and commitment of its membership. Joining a committee is one great way to support NAWRS’s mission of bringing together research and practice. The standing committees are:
The purpose of the Conference Planning Committee is to lead the overarching logistics and arrangements for the NAWRS conference, including, identifying, researching, and proposing the state and hotel venue for the conference, the outside social networking events, technology that will be used for each session, and coordinating with other NAWRS committees to ensure continuity of operations.
The purpose of the Finance and Budget Committee (FBC) is to strengthen NAWRS’ financial position through sound practices for oversight and decision-making.
The primary tasks of the FBC are oversight of NAWRS’ financial activities, coordination with officers and other committees (e.g., Conference Planning) on matters related to financial planning, and the preparation of the NAWRS budget. Currently, the FBC also serves as a central location for activities under the purview of the Technology Chair and Secretary-Registrar.
The primary tasks of the Program Committee focus on the development and implementation of the Program portion of the biennial NAWRS Conference. This includes identifying all speakers and presenters during both the plenary sessions and breakouts. While the scope of this committee focuses on the Conference program, coordination with the conference planning committee is important.
This Committee will develop strategies to engage nonprofit, academic, and for-profit partners to provide infrastructure supports to NAWRS, including strategic partnerships to:
Guide the strategic goals of the board through work plans and assignment of tasks. The current goals include: (1) outlining and developing NAWRS membership and (2) ensuring succession planning is ongoing for board positions.
The Virtual Events Committee plans and hosts webinars in years when the NAWRS workshop is not occurring. These events represent an opportunity to keep the NAWRS community engaged and to highlight interesting research and trends relevant to NAWRS membership. The Committee is led by two Chairs and committee members are pulled from across the broader NAWRS community, including individuals that may be new to the organization.
Once you have some experience with NAWRS committees, you might consider running for a position on the Board. This “Working Board” manages the Association and its activities. Members participate in monthly virtual meetings and attend bi-annual in-person workshops. The benefits of being a Board member include close and direct contact with other research and evaluation professionals across the country and the ability to ensure representation of your state or organization in the planning of the NAWRS workshop. There are no monetary costs associated with Board membership beyond workshop attendance.
Are you interested? Reach out to NAWRSWorkshop@gmail.com and let us know a little about yourself and your interests! Thank you for supporting the NAWRS family.
Sponsoring organization are valuable supporters of NAWRS’s mission. Sponsors include research organizations, consulting and contracting firms, and other organization that want to get their name out there as steadfast supporters of the exchange of ideas and best practices in human services. View some of our most recent sponsors. Sponsors are featured in the NAWRS workshop program and other marketing materials, receive space and support for tabling, are verbally acknowledged to workshop attendees by the NAWRS president, and are honored on the NAWRS website year-round.
NAWRS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit association. The organization does not have an endowment and operates based on revenue from sponsors and workshop registrations. Donations support general Association operations and are tax deductible. Donate Now.