This study investigates how board size and occupational background of directors differentially influence social performance in for-profit and non-profit organizations. Using data from California hospitals, we develop a quantitative measure of social performance and provide the following...

While the federal government and the states have regulated charities for decades, significant opposition has recently been voiced to a perceived increase in IRS regulation of the management of charitable nonprofits. Some argue that the IRS has over-stepped its bounds recently by, among other...

Using a unique data set, this study explores how type of ownership (government/private) is related to processes of governance. The findings suggest that the neo-institutional perspective and the self-interest rationale of the agency perspective are helpful in explaining processes of governance...

The diversity of the nonprofit sector has led legislatures to vary from the basic principle of corporate governance that each nonprofit corporation must be governed by a board of directors. Consequently, the various state nonprofit corporation statutes include a really amazing variety of...

The law on nonprofit directors' obligations is sparse. Nevertheless, in recent years nonprofit directors have faced increased scrutiny. This article explores this increased scrutiny and sheds light on the development of North Carolina nonprofit law as it pertains to directors' duties. North...

A new framework for helping nonprofit organizations maximize the effectiveness of their boards.Written by noted consultants and researchers attuned to the needs of practitioners, Governance as Leadership redefines nonprofit governance. It provides a powerful framework for a new covenant between...

An essential guide to good governance for board leaders at all levels of experience and expertise This third edition of the bestselling book for nonprofit board members and professionals offers a thoroughly revised and updated resource that answers the most-commonly asked question on board...