This textbook tackles the complexities faced by nonprofit leaders and managers, offering insight into governance, leadership, and management within the nonprofit sector. The thoroughly updated fourth edition of Understanding Nonprofit Organizations does more than summarize key literature—it presents 22 pivotal articles, chapters, and essays on nonprofit operations, accompanied by 18 case studies that demonstrate real-world challenges in governance, leadership, and management. The section introductions provide valuable context, highlight key concepts, and guide students on what to focus on as they read each chapter.
The updated introductions reflect recent trends and challenges in the nonprofit sector, including the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on nonprofit functions and fundraising, increasing social and political divides, the impact of social media expansion, and the ongoing push for justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. This textbook offers a comprehensive collection of relevant readings for courses on nonprofit organizations and management. Instructors and students will find the original case studies particularly useful in reinforcing the major themes. Additionally, the book is a great resource for those aiming to move into leadership or management roles in nonprofit organizations or those currently working in the field and looking to enhance their skills and knowledge.
Additional Product Info :
ISBN 10 :
1032471255
ISBN 13 :
9781032471259
Publisher :
TAYLOR & FRANCIS
Language :
English
Dimensions :
8 x 0.75 x 9.75
Item Weight :
0.45 kg