This paper defines and describes a framework to classify program activities utilized by nonprofit organizations to achieve public benefit objectives. Drawing on theory and practice from strategy, nonprofit management, and program planning, the paper proposes five program activities...

The current fashion for rolling back the state has seen the nonprofit or third sector playing an increasing role in what were previously the heartlands of the public sphere. The growing significance of the sector and its increasing reliance on public funds mean it has also attracted increased...

Nature of nonprofit organizations -- Framing strategic choices -- External environment -- Internal capabilities -- Public benefit strategies -- Analysis of the task environment -- Corporate strategy, structures, and planning -- Service strategies -- Social and political strategies -- Financial...

"All chapters present the most current research, theory and practice in the field of nonprofit leadership and management with focused attention on the unique challenges confronting all nonprofit leaders, especially accountability, and the increased pressure to demonstrate outcomes and results...