Understanding Nonprofit Organizations: Governance, Leadership, and Management

Understanding Nonprofit Organizations is a companion reader to The Nature of the Nonprofit Sector, 4th Edition, that focuses on micro-level issues and presents the major challenges associated with effectively leading and managing nonprofit organizations. It includes 18 case studies that illustrate the complex governing, leading, and managing issues raised in the chapters.

Format: Hardback
Length: 414 pages
Publication date: 03 April 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Understanding Nonprofit Organizations, a companion reader to The Nature of the Nonprofit Sector, 4th Edition, delves into micro-level issues to provide a comprehensive understanding of the nonprofit sector. This comprehensive text presents the major challenges associated with effectively leading and managing nonprofit organizations, offering insights from renowned experts in the field.

The book is organized into chapters, each focusing on a specific topic related to governance, leadership, or management. Within each chapter, the central themes and issues are examined from various perspectives, fostering a multi-dimensional understanding of the nonprofit sector.

To enhance the learning experience, each chapter begins with a framing essay written by the editors. These essays identify the key themes and issues, provide an overview of often-competing points of view, and briefly summarize the significance of the contributions made by each reading to the development of knowledge in the field.

In addition to the theoretical discussions, Understanding Nonprofit Organizations includes 18 case studies that vividly illustrate the complex governing, leading, and managing issues raised in the chapters. These case studies bring the concepts to life and allow readers to apply the knowledge gained to real-world scenarios.

By combining theoretical insights with practical examples, Understanding Nonprofit Organizations serves as a valuable resource for students, scholars, and professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of the nonprofit sector. It provides a comprehensive framework for analyzing and addressing the challenges faced by nonprofit organizations, enabling them to contribute effectively to their communities and achieve their missions.

Weight: 1030g
Dimension: 184 x 262 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032481937
Edition number: 4 ed