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North American Society for Sport Management Inc

Chandler, AZ · EIN 830480642 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE S41 · Community Improvement · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.nassm.org
revenue
$366K
expenses
$290K
net assets
$352K
employees
0
volunteers
50
program ratio
93%
mission · from form 990

Promote, stimulate and encourage study, research, scholarly writing and professional development in the area of sport management.

profile · synthesized from sources

The North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) is a professional organization that supports and promotes scholarly inquiry into sport management. It serves as a resource for academic job postings in the field, facilitating connections between institutions and prospective faculty members. NASSM also provides a platform for communication among sport management professionals.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $14K
    Organization supports research in the field of sports management.
named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Academic Job Postings
A regularly updated list of academic job openings in sport management and related fields, primarily for full-time positions.
NASSM Listserv
An email list service for members to communicate and share information, including job listings.
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • Academic Journal Publishing & Member Research Resources 9 activities
    • Maintain a job board and educational resources
      Updates a weekly list of academic job postings in sport management and partners with DegreesInSports to provide access to a comprehensive database of sport management degree programs. It also maintains a list of journals in sport management and provides members with access to the Sport Management Case Repository.
    • Maintain resources for sport management education and careers
      Updates a weekly list of academic job postings in sport management, partners with DegreesInSports for a database of sport management degree programs, and maintains a comprehensive list of journals in sport management. It also provides members with job summaries reports and access to a Sport Management Case Repository with over 1800 case study resources.
    • Partners on academic program information
      Collaborates with DegreesInSports to offer access to a comprehensive database of sport management degree programs, supporting educational pathway development.
    • Provide resources for sport management professionals and students
      Updates a weekly list of academic job postings in sport management, partners with DegreesInSports for a database of sport management degree programs, maintains an annually updated list of journals in sport management, provides job summaries reports to members, and offers members access to the Sport Management Case Repository.
    • Provides job market resources
      Updates and maintains a weekly list of academic job postings in sport management and provides job summary reports to members to support career advancement and employment opportunities.
    • Provides member access to academic resources
      Offers members online access to the Journal of Sport Management (JSM) and Sport Management Education Journal (SMEJ), with an option to purchase print versions, and provides access to the Sport Management Case Repository containing over 1,800 case studies for teaching. Also maintains and updates a comprehensive list of sport management journals and impact factors annually.
    • Publish academic journals in sport management
      Publishes the peer-reviewed Journal of Sport Management (JSM) and the Sport Management Education Journal (SMEJ), which include empirical, theoretical, and review articles on governance, management, marketing, and pedagogy in sport organizations. Members receive online access to these journals.
    • Publish academic journals in sport management
      Publishes the peer-reviewed Journal of Sport Management (JSM) and the Sport Management Education Journal (SMEJ), which include empirical, theoretical, and review articles on governance, management, marketing, and pedagogy in sport organizations. Members receive online access to these journals.
    • Publishes peer-reviewed research journals
      Produces and disseminates two peer-reviewed academic journals: the Journal of Sport Management (JSM), which publishes empirical, theoretical, and review articles on sport governance and management, and the Sport Management Education Journal (SMEJ), which advances pedagogical knowledge in sport management education. The organization also approved the acquisition of the International Journal of Sport Management (IJSM) to expand its knowledge mobilization efforts.
  • Professional Association Conferences & Events 8 activities
    • Facilitates professional development and networking
      Hosts monthly professional development and social sessions from September to May, organizes student-focused events at the annual conference (including a Student Symposium, Social, and Luncheon), and runs a faculty-student mentor program that matches students with faculty based on research interests and career goals.
    • Host "NASSM Conversations" events
      Hosts "NASSM Conversations" events, which are discussions featuring experts on various topics relevant to sport management, including academic experiences and career development for emerging scholars.
    • Host "NASSM Conversations" events
      Hosts "NASSM Conversations" events, such as the second installment on September 25, 2024, and "Setting Emerging Scholars Up for Success" in February, featuring discussions on academic experiences, institutional requirements, and career development.
    • Host "NASSM Conversations" events
      Hosts "NASSM Conversations" events, such as the second installment on September 25, 2024, and "Setting Emerging Scholars Up for Success" in February, which discuss academic experiences, institutional requirements, and review processes for career advancement.
    • Provide professional development and networking for students
      Organizes and hosts a meeting for student delegates during the annual conference, provides networking opportunities, professional development sessions, and workshops. This includes a faculty-student mentor program, monthly professional development and social sessions, and specific events like a Student Symposium, Social, and Luncheon at the annual conference.
    • Provide professional development and networking for students
      Organizes and hosts a meeting for student delegates during the annual conference, provides networking opportunities, professional development sessions, and workshops, and facilitates a faculty-student mentor program annually. The organization also hosts monthly professional development and social sessions from September to May and specific events for student members at each annual conference.
    • Provide professional development and networking for students
      Organizes and hosts a meeting for student delegates during the annual conference, provides networking opportunities, professional development sessions, and workshops. This includes a faculty-student mentor program, monthly professional development and social sessions, and specific events like a Student Symposium, Social, and Luncheon at the annual conference.
    • Supports academic career development
      Hosts virtual "NASSM Conversations" events focused on career development topics, such as academic expectations and success strategies for emerging scholars, featuring expert panels and moderated discussions.
  • Educator and Professional Recognition Awards 3 activities
    • Administers awards and grant programs
      Recognizes excellence among members through annual awards, including the Earle F. Zeigler Lecture Award, the Garth Paton Distinguished Service Award, and the Distinguished Sport Management Educator Award, and provides grants and awards to support research, teaching, and service innovations by professional and student members.
    • Recognize achievements in sport management
      Bestows major awards and grants annually to professional and student members for achievements and innovations in research, teaching, and service. This includes the Earle F. Zeigler Lecture Award, the Garth Paton Distinguished Service Award, and the Distinguished Sport Management Educator Award.
    • Recognize achievements in sport management
      Bestows major awards and grants annually to professional and student members for achievements and innovations in research, teaching, and service. This includes the Earle F. Zeigler Lecture Award, the Garth Paton Distinguished Service Award, and the Distinguished Sport Management Educator Award.
  • Board Elections Administration 3 activities
    • Facilitate member engagement and governance
      Provides members with access to the election processes for the Executive Council and Student Board, conducts annual elections for its Governing Board, and facilitates annual elections for a Student Board. It also operates an unmoderated group email list for community communication and offers members access to a dedicated member services section on its website.
    • Facilitate member engagement and governance
      Provides members with access to the election processes of the Executive Council and Student Board, conducts annual elections for its Governing Board, and facilitates annual elections for a Student Board.
    • Facilitate member engagement and governance
      Provides members with access to the election processes for the Executive Council and Student Board, conducts annual elections for its Governing Board and Student Board, and offers discounts on conference registration fees.
  • Bylaws and Governance Documentation 1 activity
    • Conducts organizational governance updates
      Undertook research and member consultation from 2013 onward, culminating in the ratification of a new governance structure in a special online member meeting in February.
  • Member-Focused Newsletter Publishing 1 activity
    • Operates member communication channels
      Runs an unmoderated group email list to distribute news, events, and items of interest to the sport management community.
  • Uncategorized 7 activities
    • Conducts peer review and academic programming
      Manages a blind peer review process for research and teaching abstracts submitted to its annual conference across multiple categories, ensuring scholarly rigor in the conference program.
    • Host an annual conference
      Hosts an annual conference for academics, industry professionals, and students to exchange ideas, present research, and network in sport management. The conference has been held annually since 2016 and includes blind peer review of abstract submissions.
    • Host an annual conference
      Hosts an annual conference for academics, industry professionals, and students to exchange ideas, present research, and network in sport management. The conference has been held annually since 2016 and includes blind peer review of abstract submissions.
    • Host an annual conference
      Hosts an annual conference for academics, industry professionals, and students to exchange ideas, present research, and network in sport management. The conference has been held annually since 2016 and includes a blind peer review process for abstract submissions.
    • Hosts annual academic conference
      Organizes and hosts an annual conference for academics, industry professionals, and students to exchange research and ideas in sport management, including professional development sessions, student events, and scholarly lectures. The conference has been held annually since 1986, with ongoing coordination and administration by the organization.
    • Manages membership services and governance
      Provides members with access to elections for the Executive Council and Student Board, operates a member services section on its website, and conducts annual elections with nominations in March and voting in May.
    • Offers conference and membership refunds
      Processes refunds for conference registration with tiered policies (full refund minus $50 before April 1, 50% between April 1 and May 15) and offers full membership refunds if requested within 14 days of payment.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$366K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$365K100%
Investment income$9070%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$290K
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$14K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$352K
Cash$352K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$352K
Liquid reserves14.6 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +450.3%
relationships · 36

who they work with

  • American Press Partner — NASSM Governing Board approved a motion to acquire the International Journal of Sport Management (IJSM) from American Press.
  • Bishop’s University Partner — Affiliation of Dr. Erika Gray, who moderated the February NASSM Conversation.
  • Bri Newland Partner — NASSM President who led the Executive Committee during the transition to a new governance structure.
  • Brock University Partner — Affiliation of Dr. Kyle Rich, a panelist for the February NASSM Conversation.
  • Clemson University Partner — Enzo F. Ferreira, a 2nd-year PhD Student in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management (specialization in Sport & Recreation Management) at Clemson University, serves as the Social Representative for the Student Initiatives Committee.
  • DegreesInSports Partner — Collaborates with NASSM to provide a comprehensive database of sport management degree programs
  • Dr. Erika Gray Partner — Moderated the February NASSM Conversation session and provided the recap.
  • Dr. Jessica Murfree Partner — Panelist for the February NASSM Conversation.
  • Dr. Kyle Rich Partner — Panelist for the February NASSM Conversation.
  • Dr. Milena Parent Partner — Panelist for the February NASSM Conversation.
  • Duquesne University Partner — Hosted the NASSM conference in 2014.
  • Georgia Teare Partner — Presented session minutes for the "Demystifying the Path to Tenure" NASSM Conversations session.
  • Human Kinetics Partner — Members wishing to purchase print components of journals must contact their customer service team.
  • Human Kinetics Partner — Publisher of the Journal of Sport Management (JSM), with whom NASSM may have future contract discussions.
  • Journal of Sport Management (JSM) Partner — Collaborates with the Journal of Sport Management (JSM) to cultivate a member-centered environment.
  • Korean American Association for Sport Management (KAASM) Partner — Junseok Kim, a Ph.D. student, is also a Student Representative for the Korean American Association for Sport Management (KAASM).
  • Larena Hoeber Partner — Featured guest in the "Demystifying the Path to Tenure" NASSM Conversations session.
  • Marlene Dixon Partner — Featured guest in the "Demystifying the Path to Tenure" NASSM Conversations session.
  • Michael Sagas Partner — Featured guest in the "Demystifying the Path to Tenure" NASSM Conversations session.
  • NASSM Communications Partner — Responsible for writing and updating the academic job postings list.
  • Sport Management Education Journal (SMEJ) Partner — Collaborates with the Sport Management Education Journal (SMEJ) to cultivate a member-centered environment.
  • TeamWork Online Partner — Provides job summaries reports to NASSM members.
  • Temple University Partner — Xinyi Yang, a third-year PhD student in Sport Management at Temple University, serves as the Outreach Representative for the Student Initiatives Committee.
  • Texas A&M University Partner — Junseok Kim, a Ph.D. student in Sport Management at Texas A&M University, serves as the Marketing and Communications Committee Rep for the Student Initiatives Committee.
  • Texas A&M University Partner — Rafael Rocha, a Doctoral Candidate in Sport Management at Texas A&M University, serves as President of the NASSM Student Initiatives Committee.
  • Tommy Aicher Partner — NASSM President who moderated the "Demystifying the Path to Tenure" NASSM Conversations session.
  • U.S. Department of Labor Government — NASSM participates in the O*NET Data Collection Program.
  • University of Florida Partner — Berk Uzun, a fourth-year PhD candidate at the University of Florida, serves as the Sustainability Committee Rep for the Student Initiatives Committee.
  • University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Partner — Nathan Merkel, a 2nd year PhD student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, serves as the Research Representative for the Student Initiatives Committee.
  • University of Michigan Partner — Wenyuan Yu, a second-year PhD student at the University of Michigan, serves as the Diversity Committee Rep for the Student Initiatives Committee.
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