Nonprofit Organizations

by Holland, Thomas P.

• ISBN13: 9780231139755
• ISBN10: 0231139756
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-06-15
• Publisher: Columbia Univ Pr

Summary

Nonprofit organizations in the United States have exploded over the past two decades, and while many books touch on aspects of these organizations, few directly address the principles and practices incoming workers need to know to become leaders in the field. This volume begins with a history of nonprofits, as well as a discussion of the theories and ethical issues surrounding them, and then provides guidance on how to create, lead, and manage an effective organization. Subsequent chapters cover key issues in human resources; organizational growth and renewal; strategic planning; community relations; fundraising; program evaluation; accountability, particularly financial; and the future of nonprofits. Competition and scarcity of funding has forced nonprofits to produce even more capable managers. This textbook is the best resource for schools of social work, public administration, business, law, public health, and adult education, and it is a vital tool for instructors in resource centers serving nonprofits., reviewing a previous edition or volume

Author Biography

Thomas P. Holland is professor and founding director of the Institute for Nonprofit Organizations at the University of Georgia and managed its graduate degree program from 1998 to 2007 Roger A. Ritvo is University Distinguished Research Professor of Management at Auburn University Montgomery

Table of Contents

List of Figures	p. ix
List of Tables	p. xi
Preface	p. xiii
Acknowledgments	p. xxv
Nonprofit Organizations Today	p. 1
History and Theories of Nonprofit Organizations	p. 15
Ethical Issues in Nonprofit Organizations	p. 33
Creating Effective Nonprofit Organizations	p. 48
Understanding Nonprofit Organizations	p. 64
Leading and Managing Nonprofit Organizations	p. 84
Key Issues in Human Resources	p. 105
Governing Effectively	p. 127
Organizational Growth and Renewal	p. 148
Strategic Planning	p. 172
Community Relations	p. 191
Principles and Practices of Effective Fund-Raising	p. 209
Program Evaluation	p. 233
Accountability	p. 252
Financial Accountability	p. 268
Nonprofit Organizations Tomorrow	p. 288
The Oakwood Community Center's Articles of Incorporation	p. 301
The Oakwood Community Center's Bylaws	p. 304
Tufts University's Sexual Harassment Policies and Procedures	p. 310
Notes	p. 317
Index	p. 327
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