The unbalance of Taiwan employment environment and the economic recession have caused the unemployment rate to rise steadily. In order to resolve this situation, Council of Labor Affairs proposes several schemes and plans. One of the plans is the ¡§Plan of Expanding Employment¡¨. This plan encourages the third system to create more regional working opportunities with creative experimental methods, will of cooperation and combine government and public resources to re-involve the unemployed back to the labor structure. Due to the high unemployment rate in the southern region of Taiwan, the research in this book will study the participation of non-profit organizations in this ¡§Plan of Expanding Employment¡¨. The interviews and surveys will be undertaken in this study to analyze the role and operation in this plan through the view of ¡§social capital¡¨. The followings are the brief findings of this study. First of all, the non-profit organizations should upgrade professional management and service regularly. Meanwhile, they need to cooperate with similar organizations in terms of strategy alliance and information sharing. Secondly, in theory, it is necessary to keep the ¡§Social Plan¡¨ because to protect and secure the minority in the society. However, it needs to be improved technically which means that the non-profit organizations should conduct the plan to provide voluntary working opportunities in the society to extend ¡§Plan of Expanding Employment¡¨. Thirdly, the planning of the policy should have tangible progress and amendment to reflect the demand and supply in the employment environment. Finally, this research is studied in the view of ¡§social capital¡¨ to analyze the interaction between the plan and the employment environment and the direction of the plan. As the result, this research will provide another direction and thought to the observation of employment policy and become a reference to other associated researches.

Directors in not-for-profit organizations are not only monitors who ensure that financial reports are free from misreporting but also often act as fundraisers. This paper examines the intensity of directors’ monitoring when management misallocates expenses to solicit donations; especially whether the directors’ oversight is influenced by the organization’s expense disclosure transparency and the donors’ evaluation focus. The results from two experiments indicate that directors play a monitoring role to not allow management’s expense misallocation. Further, the enhanced transparency of expense disclosures increases directors’ tendency not to endorse management’s expense misallocation. However, the donors’ adoption of a balanced evaluation process (i.e., considering both financial and nonfinancial performance metrics) reduces directors’ monitoring compared to the donors’ adoption of an expense-focused evaluation process (i.e., focusing solely on financial metrics). This effect of the donors’ adoption of a balanced evaluation process occurs when directors anticipate donors will not donate to the not-for-profit organization, but not when directors anticipate donors will donate. This paper contributes to a richer understanding of directors’ role in not-for-profit organizations’ expense misallocations. Implications for nonprofit governance are discussed. / Thesis (Ph.D, Management) -- Queen's University, 2011-08-29 14:29:22.41

The question of how to enhance viability is ever present in the minds of leaders of Non Profit Organizations. By using a methodological pluralism approach involving concepts in organisational learning, appreciative inquiry, systems thinking and the Viable Systems Model, this study investigates the capacity for learning in five Non Profit Organizations and links this capacity to their viability. A case is established through a review of literature that only organizations that adopt a generative learning posture, can survive in times of great change and contextual turbulence. The study, which followed an appreciative inquiry process, interviewed leaders from the five organizations in both semi-structured interviews as well as questionnaires. It found that while learning is taking place all the time in the organizations studied, most of that learning is lost to the organisations for lack of effective capturing, storing, disseminating and rewarding systems. These organisations also lack a clear conceptual framework to guide their learning. The learning present in most of the organizations is of a single loop nature, which is limited in not allowing the critique of the assumptions and worldviews behind the experiences of individuals in the organisation. This study therefore recommends prioritisation of collective learning within the organizations studied by investing in policies, structures and systems that support dialogue and reflective practices. To this end, the study recommends that if these organizations are to better their viability, they will have to develop a more systemic approach not only to their learning but also to their management. Keywords: Learning Organisation, viable systems model, knowledge management, participatory action research, systems thinking and practice, strategic conversations, dialogue, non profit organizations, Appreciative Inquiry, vocabularies of hope. / Thesis (M.Com.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2008.

This thesis explores the relationship between funding practices and the non-profit sector through a case study of one community-based organization, called Ma Mawi wi Chi Itata Centre, located in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The thesis traces implications of the shift to project funding models and outcomes-based management for the communitybased organizations (CBOs). The research draws on Foucault’s governmentality analytic to illuminate how funding practices relate to neoliberal discourses and traces the tensions and resistances that are created by funding policy interventions at the point of practice. I argue tensions arise between: competition and collaboration; textual accountability and community need; reporting, learning, and teaching; different problem solving approaches; and individualism and community building practices. CBOs are intimately wrapped up in the project of governing. They are not either, a symbol of citizen engagement or a symptom of a decimated state; rather they are both, part and parcel of a system in which we are both governed and govern. / Graduate

Topic of the diploma thesis is the position of nonprofit and contributory organizations in czech formal and informal education. The theoretical part describes the position of nonprofit organizations in formal and informal education. Attention is paid to definition of the terms non-profit and contributory organization, the concepts of formal and informal education and the laws regulating the action of non-profit and contributory organizations in the field of education in the Czech Republic. In the practical part, the qualitative survey is realized, focused on the position of nonprofit and contributory organizations in the field of formal and informal education from the perspective of their directors. The research based of semi- structured interviews with directors of the nonprofit organizations finds what positive an negative effects influences activities of the stated organizations in formal and informal education and how is the cooperation with state authorities. Among the most important findings is, that the nonprofit sector is fully established in both formal and informal education in the Czech Republic, the availibility of grants is good, although the administrative burden is very high. Another important finding is, that the directors are mostly satisfied with the state of nonprofit sector in...

This diploma thesis deals with partnership of non -- profit and public sector focusing on a community planning of social services as a form of partnership. It deals with questions, what conditions of successful partnership are and what benefits a partnership to organizations involved and to a whole region brings. Theoretical part of the diploma thesis defines basic concepts especially relating to non -- profit sector. Then problems of partnership are defined. In the practical part, there are described benefits and consequence of partnership which are presented on concrete examples.

The dissertation thesis "The Theory of Corporate Governance of Non-Profit Organizations" (on the example of the Czech hospitals)" deals with the development of the theory of corporate governance within non-profit organizations. The main goal of the study was to contribute theories and methodologies of corporate governance within non-profit organizations with a focus on hospitals. The hospitals were chosen among medical facilities because they have different ownership structure, legal form and financing. Czech corporate governance practice within non-profit hospitals is analyzed in detail in this dissertation thesis. Based on the analyse of 192 hospitals existing in the Czech Republic, 78 non-for-profit hospitals were determined. The non-profit hospitals were further separated into eight groups, according to founder and legal form. The main characteristics of corporate governance such are ownership, board structure and the shareholders theory are examined within eight defined groups. A model of corporate governance valid for the Czech health care service sector was developed. The results of empirical research are stated in the conclusion of the thesis.

Introduction: The rapid growth of social media provides new opportunities for non-profit organizations to network and influence the public. Rural non-profit organizations can expand organizational capacity and reach, engage more stakeholders, and acquire new donors at a relatively low cost by using social media effectively. Despite the obvious benefits of social media, many rural non-profits underutilize this technology due to social drivers in the community and lack of organizational capacity. This is particularly salient in rural Appalachia where inequities persist in access to broadband and wireless mobile services. Eliciting insights from the experts - rural nonprofit leaders – is critical in identifying strategies to help nonprofit organizations level up social media use. There is a paucity of research on social media use among nonprofit organizations in rural Appalachia. The present study fills this important knowledge gap in the literature. Methodology: This qualitative study used purposive sampling techniques to recruit representatives from nonprofit organizations located in an 8-county region of Appalachian Tennessee. Semi-structured phone interviews were conducted in 2018 with nonprofit representatives (n=21). Nonprofit representatives were asked questions pertaining to social media use, effective communication strategies, and best practices. Probing questions were used to explore topics further. The audio recordings of the interviews were transcribed verbatim. Braun and Clarke’s thematic analysis procedures were used to conduct an in-depth descriptive analysis of participants’ responses and develop themes. Result: Four best practice strategies were identified: 1) “Know your people”—relationships matter: It is important to develop strong ties within the community; 2) “We had to come up with something fast”—resourcefulness matters: Nonprofit organizations should practice resourcefulness and adaptability in program development and outreach, 3) “Catch their attention”—the message matters: Messaging should be brief and positive in nature, and 4) “A lot of nonprofits come and go…”—the nonprofit matters: Nonprofit organizations should implement sound business practices. These themes highlight practical steps nonprofit organizations can take to enhance their social media communication strategies. Conclusion: With the emergence of sophisticated, easily accessible social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter, there is an urgent need to identify simple strategies rural nonprofits can employ to use social media more effectively. Our research addresses this need by summarizing the best practices in social media practices for nonprofit organizations in rural Appalachia. Nonprofit organizations in rural Appalachia can use these best practices to enhance communication strategies, expand their reach, and strengthen relationships within the communities they serve.

No / Purpose ¿ The purpose of this paper is to consider whether successful subsidised arts organisations are more likely to apply a relationship rather than transactional marketing approach to overcome the tendency of not-for-profit organisations generally, and subsidised arts organisations particularly, to use marketing for short-term, tactical purposes. Design/methodology/approach ¿ Research was undertaken to identify whether ¿successful¿ subsidised performing arts organisations were indeed more strategic in their focus, whether they had applied a relationship marketing approach and whether such an approach had been influential in the development of their ¿success¿. Preliminary research led to the production of a conceptual framework that identifies major partnerships and specific stakeholder types that need to be considered by a subsidised performing arts organisation if an effective relationship marketing approach is to be developed. This was used as the basis for subsequent research involving a multiple case study approach studying two ¿successful¿ theatres and one ¿unsuccessful¿ theatre in depth. The strengths of relationship between the various key stakeholder roles and artistic directors within the three theatres were analysed. Findings ¿ Although this research is limited to a case study analysis of three theatres, it does seem to provide evidence to suggest that building strong relationships with stakeholders other than end users can be advantageous to subsidised performing arts organisations. Practical implications ¿ It is likely that this approach could be successful for the subsidised arts generally and indeed for all those organisations in the not-for-profit sector where those who pay do not necessarily receive the service. Originality/value ¿ This article provides a discussion on successful subsidised arts organisations.

This thesis is aimed at analyzing the marketing communication mix of the chosen profit and non-profit sports organizations. Based on a thorough analysis and proposing appropriate improvements or recommendations. Partial aim is finding funding sources and uses of funds for the marketing communication mix. Thesis is focused on theoretical knowledge of sports, economy of sports, marketing, marketing communication mix and findings in the field of characteristics profit and non-profit sports organizations. The practical part is focused on analyse of chosen profit and non-profit sports organizations in the Karlovy Vary region. It is a climbing and mountaineering organization or association, offering, brokering and ensuring climbing on indoor and outdoor walls, rock climbing, or other similar outdoor activities. On the basis of a personal interview the current marketing communication mix of organizations was analyzed, including funding sources and proposed improvement measures.