There are more than 1.8 million nonprofits in the United States and at least 3 times that many internationally. Workers in these nonprofits and civil society organizations increasingly look to academic programs to provide leadership and management training. This edited volume is designed to provide new and experienced faculty and program administrators with a broader conception of how the nonprofit leaders of the future are and could be educated. The chapters are written by experienced nonprofit program leaders who provide guidance on all aspects of building and more importantly maintaining a successful nonprofit program. Many of the chapters are written by former leaders of the nonprofit Academic Centers Council (NACC), a recognized international leader in nonprofit management curricular development, while others are written by successful founders and administrators of nonprofit programs both in the US and internationally. All chapters are however grounded in the experience of the authors, supplemented with research on best practices and focusing on future trends in the field.
Preparing Leaders of nonprofit Organizations examines key issues and challenges in the fi eld from multiple perspectives, some of which are curricular and intellectual while others are related to program administration and oversight. The text explores core concepts, distils distinctive features of new or emerging academic programs, and identifies ways program leadership might ensure those features are reflected in their programs regardless of where these are housed within a university. The book is an essential resource for faculty and administrators who work with or are seeking to develop a nonprofit education program. It is also a useful guide for graduate students seeking a career in the nonprofit academy.
Author(s): William A. Brown, Matthew Hale
Series: Routledge Public Affairs Education
Publisher: Routledge
Year: 2022
Language: English
Pages: 343
City: New York
Cover
Endorsement
Half Title
Series Information
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Contributors
Introduction
References
1 Institutionalization Interrupted: The Evolution of the Field of Nonprofit Studies
Introduction
The Institutionalization of Academic Disciplines
Context
The Drivers of Institutionalization
First Driver: Scholarly Associations and Conferences
Second Driver: Academic Centers
Third Driver: External Funders
Fourth Driver: The Cognitive Infrastructure
Fifth Driver: Academic Programs
Sixth Driver: Internationalization
Conclusion
Note
References
2 Considering the Character of Organizations in the Third Sector
Differences Between Organizational Types
Ownership
Capital Structure
Revenue
Citizen, Service Beneficiary, Or Customer
Rationale for Being: The Influence of Institutional Logics
Summary
References
3 Understanding the Impact of Political Polarization On Nonprofit and Philanthropic Programs
Introduction
Political Polarization and Institutional Decline
Polarization Within Academia
We Lean Left and It Is Ok
Democrat Vs. Democrat: Understanding the Fault Lines
How Institution Support Differences Matter
Managerialism/Establishment Democrats vs. Critical Theorists/Progressive Democrats
Mangerialism/Establishment Democrats
Critical Theory/Progressive Democrats
What Is an Administrator to Do?
Ask the Institutionalist Why
History
Institutions/Managers “Work”
Ask the Non-Traditionalist How
A Case Example: Revising the NACC Curricular Guidelines
Notes
References
4 Philanthropy and Volunteerism: The Why and How of Philanthropic Studies
Introduction
Defining Philanthropy
Voluntary Action
Public Goods and the Public Good
Charity Vs. Philanthropy
Philanthropy and Nonprofits
Why Philanthropy?
Third-Sector Orientation
The Emerging Field of Philanthropic Studies
Beyond the Sectors – The Case for Liberal Arts
How Indiana University Approaches Philanthropic Studies
The Future of Philanthropic Studies
Notes
5 Public Service Reform and Its Implications for Nonprofit Management Education
Nonprofit Management Education and Public Service Reform
Nonprofit Management Education: Challenges and Opportunities in a New Organizational Landscape
Conclusion
References
6 Nonprofit Management: Beyond Managerialism
Introduction
Defining Managerialist Thinking
Emergence of Managerialism in Nonprofit Management Education
Management Value in the Nonprofit Sector
Considerations for the Field
Focus On Efficiency
Use of Management Techniques
Manager as Moral Agent
Professional Identity of Managers
Conclusion
References
7 Teaching Accounting and Financial Management On Charitable Organisations
Where Do You Begin?
A Core Body of Knowledge – Does It Have to Start With Financial Accounting?
Financial Accounting and Regulation
Costing and Financial Management
In the Absence of the Bottom Line
Diversified Teaching Methods and Assessments
Advance Application and Deep End Learning
Financial Education for Other Stakeholders – What About the Volunteers?
Concluding Comments
References
8 Legal Perspectives in Nonprofit Education
Case # 1: Humanitarian Law Project V. Holder
Advance Challenge
Constitutional Freedoms (Free Speech and Association)
Institutional Deference
Legal Jeopardy
Case # 2: Frank V. Gaos
Procedural Law
Legal Standing
Cy Pres
Conclusion: What Is to Be Learned From the Caselaw Approach?
Notes
References
9 Teaching About Nonprofits: The Global Dimensions
Diversity in Nonprofit Discourses
Different Nomenclature
Different Disciplines
Comparative Perspective: Understanding the Differences Between National Sectors
The Challenges of Documenting and Comparing National Nonprofit Sectors
National and Regional Profiles and Comparative Research Projects
The Cultural Frames
Globalization Perspectives: The Internationalization of Domestic Nonprofits
International Contacts and Cooperation Between Domestic Nonprofits
Networks, Movements, Coalitions, and Collaborations
The Internationalization of Domestic Nonprofits
The International Perspective: The International Nonprofit Sector
The Rise of the International Nonprofit Sector
International Nonprofits and Global Civil Society
Concluding Remarks: Developing Curricula Content for Global Nonprofit Pedagogy
Note
References
10 Nonprofit Leadership Teaching and Learning: Takeaways From Two Rounds of NACC Accreditation
Introduction
Leadership as a Nonprofit and Philanthropy First Field of Its Own
What the NACC Accreditation Project Data Tells Us About Leadership in the Curriculum
Findings
Nonprofit and Philanthropy First Leadership Instruction Transferable Norms
Experiential Knowledge and Tacit Knowledge
Teaching and Learning Insight, Wisdom, and Good Judgment
Conclusions
Reflections for Further Study
Note
References
11 Preparing the Next Generation of Nonprofit and Community Leaders: A Pedagogical Framework
Introduction
The Future of Nonprofit and Community Leadership
Core Beliefs About Leadership
Leadership Is a Way of Being, Not a Position Or Job Title
There Is No “Right” Way to Lead
Learning Leadership Is a Personal Journey
Leadership Is Not a Fixed Target
Becoming a Leader Requires Intentional Practice
Creating a Personal Philosophy of Leadership
Theory in Action: Celena
Truth Reflections
A Lab for Intentional Practice
Applying a Personal Leadership Philosophy
Summary
References
12 Critical Pedagogy and Nonprofit Management Education: Refocusing Our Classrooms Toward Transformation and Liberation
Critical Pedagogy
Methodology
Findings
Critical Pedagogy for Nonprofit Management and Philanthropic Studies
Critical Race Theory
Post-Colonial Frames
Feminist Ethics of Care
Conclusion
References
13 Different Approaches to Applied Nonprofit Management
Introduction/Background
Chapter Approach
What Does “Applied” Mean?
Features to Consider in Developing/Expanding an “Applied” Program
Significance Concerning Students
Faculty Considerations
Opportunities for Innovation in Applied Nonprofit Management
Enhancing DEI
A Sample of Theoretical Paradigms Used as a Basis for Applied Learning
Participatory Action Research
Theoretical Framing – Community
Case Study: Community-Directed Needs Assessment
Implications for Theory and Practice – Community
Human-Centered Design
Conclusion
References
14 A Wealth of Options: Making Sense of a Crowded Landscape
Background
Understanding the “Customer”
A Confusing Marketplace
For What Purpose?
Prescriptions for the Future
Conclusion
References
15 Enacting Nonprofit and Philanthropic Studies: Academic Centers as Builders of Transdisciplinary Bridges
Introduction
A Framework for Transdisciplinarity in Higher Education
NACC – Transdisciplinarity in Action
A Brief History
W.K. Kellogg Foundation – Accelerating Transdisciplinarity Through Nonprofit Academic Centers
Indicators of Quality Project – Standards Setting for Transdisciplinary Work
Convening Strategies
Boundary-Spanning Scholarship – Journal of Nonprofit Education and Leadership (JNEL)
Implications for Higher Education
Implications for Those Who Lead Nonprofit Academic Centers and Programs
Conclusion
References
16 Integrating Nonprofit Leadership, Social Innovation, and Philanthropy Education Across Campus
Introduction
Locating the Center Within the University
Diversifying and Building Funding Sources
Garnering Support From University Leadership
Fitting Into the Culture of the University
Breaking Down Silos
Building University–Community Relationships
Attracting and Retaining Faculty Support
Engaging and Activating Students
Building a Cross-Campus Enterprise
Notes
References
17 Assessing Nonprofit Academic Programs: A More Inclusive Approach
Introduction
The Assessment Process Revisited
Assessment Stakeholders
Developing [or Revising] Program Learning Outcomes
Connecting Program Learning Outcomes to Course Learning Outcomes and Assignments
Coverage Map
Determining the Right Internal and External Assessments to Measure Learning Outcomes
Overcoming Faculty Resistance to Assessment
The Future of Nonprofit and Philanthropic Studies Assessment
Note
References
18 The Nonprofit Studies Field as a Social Movement: How Can We Strengthen It?
Background
Conditions and Trends in the Field
Academic Tribalism
Student Demand and Competition for Students
Student Demographic Change
Cultural Change
Affordability
Undergraduate and Graduate Program Prominence
Online Versus Campus-Based Delivery
Higher Education Disruption
Prominence and Reputation of the Nonprofit Sector as a Career
Public Awareness of Nonprofit-Specific Curricula and Degree Programs
Perspectives and Strategies for Growth
What Can Associations Do?
What Can Universities Do?
Program Perspectives and Strategies
Faculty Perspectives and Strategies
Current Student and Alumni Perspectives and Strategies
The Narrative Approach
Conclusion
References
Appendix
NACC Graduate Curricular Guidelines
NACC Undergraduate Curricular Guidelines
Index
