Faculty and Staff Profiles

• Associate Professor, Department of Public and Nonprofit Administration - University of Memphis - 2020-present
• Associate Director, Institute for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership - University of Memphis - 2020-present
• Assistant Professor, Department of Public and Nonprofit Administration - University of Memphis - 2013-2020
• Doctoral Research Fellow, Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership - University of Missouri-Kansas City - 2007-2013
• Program Assistant, Smiles Across Greater MO - University of Missouri-Kansas City - 2007-2008
• Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Public Affairs - University of Missouri-Kansas City - 2006-2008
• Marketing Assistant,   - SkillPath Seminars - 2001-2005
• Membership Director & Volunteer Coordinator,   - Mid-Coast Radio Project (dba 90.1 FM, KKFI) - 2000-2001

• Arthur Mag Fellowship - University of Missouri-Kansas City - 2007, 2011
• Dissertation Research Fellow - University of Missouri-Kansas City - 2010
• Chancellor's Doctoral Fellow - University of Missouri-Kansas City - 2008
• Marjorie Powell Allen Graduate Fellow - University of Missouri-Kansas City - 2007
• Phi Kappa Phi - University of Missouri-Kansas City - 2008
• Pi Alpha Alpha - University of Missouri-Kansas City - 2006
• Order of Omega - University of Missouri-Kansas City - 2010
• Golden Key International Honour Society - University of Missouri-Kansas City - 2008
• Omicron Delta Kappa - University of Missouri-Kansas City - 2006
• Rho Lambda Honorary - University of Pittsburgh - 1999

• Introduction to Nonprofit Organizations - University of Memphis
• Program and Policy Evaluation - University of Memphis
• Public Management Leadership - University of Memphis
• Seminar in Nonprofit Administration & Philanthropy - University of Memphis
• Theory and Practice of Nonprofit Administration - University of Memphis
• Research Methods for Public Administration - University of Missouri-Kansas City
• Financial Accountability and Policy Development - University of Missouri-Kansas City

• Master of Public Administration - Vivian Laws -  
• Master of Public Administration - William Mills -  
• Master of Public Administration - Valesa Wells -  
• Graduate Certificate in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership - Katrina Dorse -  
• Graduate Certificate in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership - Matthew Hein - 2020
• Master of Public Administration - Eric Phillips - 2020
• Master of Public Administration - Nakell Baker - 2019
• Graduate Certificate in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership - Lindsey Bray - 2019
• Master of Public Administration - Andrew Weda - 2018
• Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership and Philanthropy - Jessica Cowan - 2018
• Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership and Philanthropy - Hannah Early - 2018
• Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership and Philanthropy - Kathleen Quinlan - 2018
• Master of Public Administration - Annabeth Barnes - 2017
• Master of Public Administration - Brittany Butler - 2017
• Master of Public Administration - Darion Cooper - 2017
• Master of Public Administration - Heather Moore - 2017
• Master of Public Administration - Natalie Schklar - 2017
• Master of Public Administration - Daniel Tillman - 2017
• Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership and Philanthropy - Patricia Tobbe - 2017
• Master of Public Administration - Ebony Brown - 2016
• Master of Public Administration - Amanda Harris - 2016
• Master of Public Administration - Yolanda Manning - 2016
• Master of Public Administration - Alison Welch - 2016
• Graduate Certificate in NP Leadership and Philanthropy - Amy Israel - 2016

• Contract - Memphis Music Initiative - $10,142 - 2022
• Project Seed Funding - The Assisi Foundation - $10,000 - 2020
• Contract - Momentum Nonprofit Partners - $12,211 - 2022
• Contract - Momentum Nonprofit Partners - $9,116 - 2019-2020
• Contract - Momentum Nonprofit Partners - $26.205 - 2019
• Engaged Scholarship Travel Award - Engaged Scholarship Committee - $1000 - 2014
• CAS Travel Enrichment Award - College of Arts and Sciences - $500 - 2014

• Board Member, Generations -   - 2022-present -  
• Co-Convener, Mid-South Nonprofit Conference -   - 2020-present -  
• Memphis Nonprofit Capacity Builders Network -   - 2018-present -  
• Planning Committee Member, Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence -   - 2016-2018 -  
• Committee Chair, National Panhellenic Conference -   - 2010-2016 -  
• Board Member, National Panhellenic Conference -   - 2009-2016 -  

• University of Memphis - Graduate Coordinator, Master of Nonprofit Management - 2021-present
• University of Memphis - Chair, MNM Assessment Committee - 2021-present
• University of Memphis - Associate Director, Institute for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership - 2020-present
• University of Memphis - DPNA Tenure & Promotion Committee - 2020-present
• University of Memphis - College of Arts & Sciences Tenure and Promotion Committee - 2020-2021
• University of Memphis - Member, MPA Assessment Committee - 2018-present
• University of Memphis - Nonprofit Academic Centers Council Representative - 2018-present
• University of Memphis - Green Fee Committee - 2021
• University of Memphis - Women's History Month Steering Committee - 2018-2019
• University of Memphis - Committee on Campus Support for Child Care and Early Childhood Education - 2018
• University of Memphis - Organizer and Presenter, Practical Tools for Program Evaluation Lunch & Learn Series - 2019-present
• University of Memphis - Member, DPNA and ALSAC Partnership Committee - 2017-present
• University of Memphis - Convener, Institute for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership - 2018-present
• University of Memphis - Member, MPA Assessment Committee - 2018-present
• University of Memphis - Organizing committee, "Nomprofit Mythbusters" seminar - 2018
• University of Memphis - Coordinator, Graduate Certificate Program - 2016-2022
• University of Memphis - Coordinator, Admissions - 2014, 2016-2017
• University of Memphis - Member, Faculty Hiring Committee - 2017
• University of Memphis - Faculty Advisor, Pi Alpha Alpha - 2014-2017
• University of Memphis - Faculty Liaison, MPA Alumni Club - 2014-2016
• University of Memphis - Member, Lecturer Hiiring Committee - 2014
• University of Memphis - Member, Fraternight & Sorority Affairs Advisory Committee - 2014-2015
• University of Memphis - Advisor, MPA Student Association - 2013-2016
• University of Missouri-Kansas City - Social Science Institutional Review Board - 2006-2011
• National Panhellenic Conference - Measurable Outcomes Committee (C) - 2010-current
• National Panhellenic Conference - Board Member - 2008-current
• Philanthropy Midwest Conference - Marketing Committee (C), Steering Committee - 2010
• Philanthropy Midwest Conference - Sponsorhips and Exhibits Committee - 2009
• Hyde Park Neighborhood Association - Homes Tour (C) - 2007-2013

• Nemenoff, E. K. and Schenk, J. (2015). Creating brand ambassadors: Strategic online engagement in a nonprofit association. In Ascencio, H. D. and Sun, R. (Eds.) Cases in Strategic Social Media Utilization in the Nonprofit Sector. Hershey, PA: IGI Global. Pp. 153-163. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-8188-0.ch006

• Nelson, E. K., Dean, K., Fung, S. and Gillespie, E. M. (2020). 2020 State of the Mid-South Nonprofit Sector Report. Momentum Nonprofit Partners. Memphis, TN.
• Nelson, E. K. (2020). Things that seem still are still changing: How transition impacts university-community collaborations. Journal of Nonprofit Education and Leadership, 10(4), 429-440. https://doi.org/10.18666/jnel-2020-10815
• Nelson, E. K. (2020). Stakeholder engagement in curricular design: Addressing current and emerging community needs. Journal of Nonprofit Education and Leadership, 10(1), 25-48. https://doi.org/10.18666/jnel-2020-v10-i1-8954
• Nelson, E. K. (2019). Come on feel the noise: The relationship between stakeholder engagement and message amplification through an association’s Twitter use. International Review on Public and Nonprofit Marketing, 16(1), 61-79. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12208-019-00219-1
• Nelson, E. K. The State of the Memphis Nonprofit Infrastructure: A Report to Momentum Nonprofit Partners and the Nonprofit Capacity Builders Network. Momentum Nonprofit Partners. Memphis, TN.
• Nelson, E. K. (2018). They pay people to work here? The role of volunteering on nonprofit career awareness and interest. Journal of Public and Nonprofit Affairs, 4(3), 329-349. https://doi.org/10.20899/jpna.4.3.329-349
• Nelson, E. K. (2017). The accidental nonprofiteer: Chance events and the selection of a nonprofit career. Journal of Nonprofit Education and Leadership. 7(4), 287-305. https://doi.org/10.18666/jnel-2017-v7-i4-8164
• Nelson, E.K. (2016). The National Panhellenic Conference 2014-2015 Annual Survey: A Report on the State of the Field. National Panhellenic Conference. Indianapolis, IN.
• Nemenoff, E.K. (2015). The National Panhellenic Conference 2013-2014 Annual Survey: A Report on the State of the Field. National Panhellenic Conference. Indianapolis, IN.
• Nemenoff, E.K. (2014). The National Panhellenic Conference 2012-2013 Annual Survey: A Report on the State of the Field. National Panhellenic Conference. Indianapolis, IN.
• Nemenoff, E.K. (2013). You mean I can get paid to work here? The impact of happenstance, volunteering, and service-learning on nonprofit career awareness. A report to the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network. New York, NY.
• Nemenoff, E.K. (2013). The National Panhellenic Conference 2011-2012 Annual Survey: A Report on the State of the Field. National Panhellenic Conference. Indianapolis, IN.
• Nemenoff, E.K. (2012). The National Panhellenic Conference 2010-2011 Annual Survey: A Report on the State of the Field. National Panhellenic Conference. Indianapolis, IN.
• Nelson, S.B., Thomashaw, B.M., Enright, P.L., Mannino, D.M., and Nemenoff, E.K. (2010). A Tiered, Economical Approach for COPD Case-Finding in the General Population. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. 181(1). https://doi.org/10.1164/ajrccm-conference.2010.181.1_MeetingAbstracts.A5949
• Nemenoff, E.K. (2009). Graduate and Undergraduate Pedagogical Techniques: Implications for Coursework in the Legal Foundations and Financial Management of Nonprofit Organizations. Working Paper for the Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership. Department of Public Affairs, Henry W. Bloch School of Business and Public Affairs.
• Nemenoff, E.K. (2008). Indiscriminate or Intentional: Locations of Nonprofit Organizations in Kansas City. Journal of Interdisciplinary Research. 2 (1).
  
• Brown, D., Clough, T., Cohen, R., Culver, M., Jennings, J., Kwon, T., McCambridge, R., Nemenoff, E., and Renz, D. (2008) The Nonprofit Quarterly Study on Nonprofit and Philanthropic Infrastructure.
• Nemenoff, E.K. and Kwon, T. (2008).  The U.S. National Nonprofit and Philanthropic Infrastructure Maps. The Nonprofit Quarterly.  Winter 2008. pp.18-19 foldout section.
• Nemenoff, E.K., Helm, S.T., Renz, D.O., Culver, M. (2008). The 2008 Nonprofit Salary and Benefits Survey of Greater Kansas City Nonprofit Organizations. Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership. Department of Public Affairs, Henry W. Bloch School of Management.
• Andersson, F.O., Nemenoff, E.K., Renz, D.O. (2007) Building a Healthy Community through Nonprofit Service: 2007 Annual Report on the Kansas City Nonprofit Sector. Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership. Department of Public Affairs, Henry W. Bloch School of Management.
  

• Nelson, E. K. Important, not impossible! Evaluating your organization’s volunteer programs. Presented at the Tennessee Conference on Volunteerism and Service-Learning. Franklin, TN. February 14, 2022.
• Nelson, E. K., Walsh, C. M, and Lambert-Pennington, K. It takes two: Successful university partnerships. Presented at the Mid-South Nonprofit Conference. Memphis, TN: August 9-13, 2021.
• Nelson, E. K. and Carpenter, H. Career choices in grantmaking organizations: Continuation of right place, right time, or intentional choice? Presented at the International Society for Third Sector Research Conference. Online: July 12-15, 2021.
• Nelson, E. K. Curriculum planning, implementation, and program assessment. Presented to the Nonprofit Academic Centers Council. Online: April 7, 2021.
• Nelson, E. K., Gillespie, E. M., and Carpenter, H. Career choices in grantmaking organizations: Continuation of right place, right time, or intentional choice? Presented at the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action Conference. Online: November 11-13, 2020.
• Nelson, E. K. State of the Mid-South nonprofit sector. Presented at the Mid-South Nonprofit Conference. Online: August 10-14, 2020.
• Nelson, E. K. and Carpenter, H. Career choices in grantmaking organizations: Continuation of right place, right time, or intentional choice? Accepted for presentation at the International Society for Third Sector Research Conference. (Conference canceled due to COVID-19).
• Nelson, E. K. and Carpenter, H. Career choices in grantmaking organizations: Continuation of right place, right time, or intentional choice? Presented at the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action Conference. San Diego, CA: November 19-23, 2019.
• Nelson, E. K. Alumni perspectives on nonprofit studies programs: Are expectations met? Presented at the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organization and Voluntary Action Conference. Austin, TX: November 14-17, 2018.
• Nelson, E. K. Stakeholder engagement in curricular design: Addressing current and emerging community needs. Presented at the International Society for Third Sector Research Conference. Amsterdam, Netherlands: July 9-13, 2018.
• Nelson, E. K. Stakeholder engagement in curricular design: Addressing current and emerging community needs. Presented at the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organization and Voluntary Action Conference. Grand Rapids, MI: November 15-18, 2017.
• Nelson, E. K. and Mosher, S. Evaluating your volunteer programs. Presented at the Directors of Volunteers in Agencies (DOVIA) Annual Conference. Memphis, TN. November 3, 2016.
• Howell-Moroney, M., Nelson, E.K., and Hall, J. Is there a brand crisis in public administration? Presented at the Southeastern Conference for Public Administration. Raleigh, NC: October 13-16, 2016.
• Nelson, E.K. More than clicking “Like”: Branding challenges and social media use in membership associations. Presented at the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organization and Voluntary Action Conference. Chicago, IL: November 18-21, 2015.
• Fouts, K., Messersmith, A., Bolden, B., and Nelson, E.K. Strengthening Member Experiences: Effective Strategies for Volunteer Engagement & Development. Presented at the Association for Fraternity and Sorority Advisors Annual Conference. Ft. Worth, TX: December 2-5, 2015.
• Biddix, J.P., Nemenoff, E.K., Elam-Geuting, K., and Meneley, N. National Panhellenic Conference sorority membership and educational success: Results and implications from a national study. Presented at NASPA Annual Conference. New Orleans, LA: March 21-25, 2015.
• Nemenoff, E.K. More than clicking “Like”: Branding challenges and social media use in membership associations. Presented at the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organization and Voluntary Action Conference. Denver, CO: November 19-22, 2014.
• Nemenoff, E. K. Unpacking nonprofit career awareness: Volunteering as a gateway to nonprofit careers. 11^th International Conference of the International Society for Third Sector Research. Münster, Germany: July 22-25, 2014.
• Nemenoff, E.K. You Mean I Can Get Paid to Work Here? The Impact of Volunteering on Nonprofit Career Awareness. Presented at the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organization and Voluntary Action Conference. Hartford, CT: November 21-23, 2013.
• Nemenoff, E.K., and Moore, L.A. Leading the Flock: Inquiry into Management Training for NextGen Clergy. Presented at the Southeastern Conference for Public Administration. Charlotte, NC: September 25-28, 2013.
• Nemenoff, E.K. You Mean I Can Get Paid to Work Here? The Impact of Volunteering on Nonprofit Career Awareness. Presented at the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organization and Voluntary Action Conference. Hartford, CT: November 21-23, 2013.
• Nemenoff, E.K., and Moore, L.A. Leading the Flock: Inquiry into Management Training for NextGen Clergy. Presented at the Southeastern Conference for Public Administration. Charlotte, NC: September 25-28, 2013.
• Nemenoff, E.K. You Mean I Can Get Paid to Work Here? The Impact of Service-Learning and Volunteerism on the Selection of Nonprofit Careers. Presented at the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organization and Voluntary Action Conference. Indianapolis, IN: November 15-17, 2012.
• Nemenoff, E.K. You Mean I Can Get Paid to Work Here? The Impact of Service-Learning and Volunteerism on the Selection of Nonprofit Careers. Presented at the International Association of Research on Service-Learning and Civic Engagement. Baltimore, MD: September 23-25, 2012. Declined due to lack of funding.
• Nemenoff, E.K. and Meneley, N. Keeping Members Through Graduation: NPC’s Panhellenic Retention Project. Presented at the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors Annual Meeting. St. Louis, MO: December 2-4, 2011.
• Never, B., Nemenoff, E.K., and Doyle, J. The Use of Organizational Champions: Boards as Bridges to Resources. Presented at the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organization and Voluntary Action Conference. Toronto, Canada: November 17-19, 2011.
• Never, B., Nemenoff, E.K., and Doyle, J. The Use of Organizational Champions: Boards as Bridges to Resources. Presented at Creating the New Normal: Advancing Governance Theory and Practice. Kansas City, MO: April 14-15, 2011.
• Nemenoff, E.K., and Moore, L.A. Leading the Flock: Inquiry into Management Training for NextGen Clergy. Presented at the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organization and Voluntary Action Conference. Alexandria, VA: November 17-20, 2010.
• Nemenoff, E.K., Pinkston II, J.A., and Moore, L.A. Leading the Flock: Inquiry into Management Training for NextGen Clergy. Presented at the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organization and Voluntary Action Conference. Cleveland, OH: November 19-21, 2009. Declined due to pregnancy.
• Helm, S.T. and Nemenoff, E.K. A Place in the Crowd: Gauging the impact of Nonprofit Management Education Program Placement on Student Success. Presented at the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organization and Voluntary Action Conference. Cleveland, OH: November 19-21, 2009.
• Nemenoff, E.K. and Cargo, R.A. Campus Leaders Today, Community Leaders Tomorrow: Building Better Boards through the Development of Young Leaders.  Presented at the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organization and Voluntary Action Conference. Philadelphia, PA: November 20-22, 2008.
• Ahmed, Arif, Day, N. E., and Nelson, E. K. Dental Coverage as Employee Benefit: Do Jobseekers Value It?  Presented at the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Exposition. Boston, MA: November 4-6, 2006.

• PADM 7607 - Public Management Leadership
• PADM 7612 - Program and Policy Evaluation
• PADM 7641 - Theory and Practice of Nonprofit Administration
• PADM 7607 - Public Management Leadership
• PADM 7612 - Program and Policy Evaluation
• PADM 7641 - Theory and Practice of Nonprofit Administration
• PADM 7607 - Public Management Leadership
• PADM 7612 - Program and Policy Evaluation
• PADM 7641 - Theory and Practice of Nonprofit Administration
• PADM 7612 - Program and Policy Evaluation
• PADM 7607 - Public Management Leadership
• PADM 7641 - Theory and Practice of Nonprofit Administration
• PADM 7643 - Seminar in Nonprofit Leadership and Philanthropy
• PADM 7607 - Public Management Leadership
• PADM 7612 - Program and Policy Evaluation
• PADM 7643 - Seminar in Nonprofit Leadership and Philanthropy
• PADM 7612 - Program and Policy Evaluation
• PADM 7641 - Theory and Practice of Nonprofit Administration
• PADM 7643 - Seminar in Nonprofit Leadership and Philanthropy

• Manuscripts in Progress
• Nelson, E. K. and Carpenter, H. (in progress). Career choices in grantmaking organizations: Continuation of right place, right time, or intentional choice? Target journal: Foundation Review.
• Nelson, E. K. (in progress). The State of the MidSouth Nonprofit Sector: Current Trends in the Landscape. This project is currently in the data collection phase, with a final report due January 2020.
• Nelson, E. K., Zoblotsky, T. and Hirschi, M. (in progress). Defining the Memphis Nonprofit Infrastructure: A Report to Momentum Nonprofit Partners and the Nonprofit Capacity Builders Network. This project is currently in the data collection phase, with a final report due November 2019.
• Nelson, E. K.  (in progress). Does public matter? The intersection of public and amplification. Targeted journal: Public Relations Review
• Nelson, E. K. (in progress). Alumni perspectives on nonprofit studies programs: Are expectations met? Target journal: Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education.
• Nelson, E. K. (in progress). Unpacking nonprofit career selection: Toward a theory of nonprofit career decision-making. Target journal: The Career Development Quarterly