Effective non-profit management : context, concepts, and competencies

Author(s)

• Ahmed, Shamima

Bibliographic Information

Effective non-profit management : context, concepts, and competencies

Shamima Ahmed

（American Society for Public Administration series in public administration and public policy）

CRC Press, c2013

• : hardback

Note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

In an environment of increased interdependency and collaborations among non-profits, for-profits, and governmental organizations, researchers and practitioners have begun to identify the need for a distinctive set of values, skills, and competencies for effective non-profit management. Underlining the relationship between these two sectors, Effective Non-Profit Management: Context, Concepts, and Competencies clarifies the emerging links between the public and non-profit sectors at the local, national, and global levels. Each chapter concludes with a discussion of a recent issue and a case study. They include discussion questions, a listing of Web resources, and a review of terms at the end of each chapter. The introductory chapter discusses non-profit organizations, their phenomenal growth, the different categories of non-profits, and the scope and significance of this sector. The second chapter focuses on explaining the linkages among non-profits, for-profits, and government organizations. The next couple of chapters provide a detailed discussion of essential non-profit law, non-profit governance, human resource management, resource acquisition and management, marketing, technology, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and effectiveness. Discussing four major developments in the non-profit environment that have implications for the future of this sector, the book: Covers all major topics in non-profit management including recent issues that affect such management Provides up-to-date information on emerging issues in non-profit management, including transparency, technology, legal, and other socio-political issues Includes input from an advisory group of leading non-profit executives Details best practices, practical tips and examples, and lists of Internet resources Going beyond the usual coverage of government contracting with non-profits, the book provides a focused discussion on the linkages between public administration and the non-profit sector. In an approach that balances theory and application, the book is a guide to the practical art of forming, managing, and leading non-profit organizations.

Table of Contents

Introducing Non-Profit Organizations Nature of nonprofit organizations and their uniqueness Different categories of nonprofit organizations Scope and significance of nonprofit organizations Growth in nonprofit sector and the reasons Contemporary issue: Case Study Discussion Questions Online Resources for students and practitioners Essential Linkages and Distinctions: Non-Profits, for Profits and Government Civil society and Nonprofit Organizations: linkages and networking Public Administration and Nonprofits: linkages and partners. Business sector and nonprofits: linkages and partners Contemporary issue Case Study Discussion Questions Web Resources Legal Framework Legal framework of managing nonprofit organizations Monitoring agencies and offices Contemporary issues Case Study Discussion Questions Web Resources for students and practitioners Governance Nonprofit boards Chief executive Strategic planning and mission statement Ethics and Organizational culture Contemporary issues Case Study Discussion Questions Web Resources for students and practitioners Volunteers The meaning of volunteer work in nonprofits Volunteer administration program Liabilities issue Case Study Discussion Questions Web Resources for students and practitioners Human Resource Management Major anti-discrimination laws HRM Issues Technology in HRM Case Study Discussion Questions Web Resources for students and practitioners Employment opportunities and sources Revenue Sources Revenue sources Legal framework Contemporary Issues Case Study Discussion Questions Web Resources for students and practitioners Financial Management The uniqueness of nonprofit accounting and financial management Major financial documents & technology Issues Case Study Discussion Questions Web Resource for students and practitioners Marketing What is nonprofit marketing and why is it important? Differences between nonprofit and for-profit marketing Marketing - a process Best practices Issues in nonprofit marketing Case Study Discussion Questions Web Resources for students and practitioners Technology Applications and Its Strategic Use Technology planning Scope and opportunities Technology Issues Case Study Discussion Questions Web Resources for students and practitioners Non-Profit Effectiveness The nature of nonprofit effectiveness Different strategies and processes of measuring effectiveness and the associated problems Are there best practices? Issues Case Study Discussion Questions Web Resources for students and practitioners Global International Dimension What are NGOs? Major roles and activities of NGOs Government agency and NGO relationships Emerging issues Case Study Discussion Questions Web Resources for students and practitioners Conclusion

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Details

• NCID: BB1071600X
• ISBN:
  • 9781439815489
• LCCN: 2012015696
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Boca Raton, Fla.
• Pages/Volumes: xvii, 320 p.
• Size: 25 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : HD2769.15
  • DC23 : 658/.048
  • DC : 658
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Nonprofit organizations -- Management
  • LCSH : Non-governmental organizations
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA91307881