The creation of local inter-sector partnerships (the so called Local Action Groups) of the Czech Republic which are based on the LEADER principle was instigated by the activity of other member states of the EU. Since 2004 European and mainly Czech grant policy has been supporting the possible formation of partnerships among the non-profit, private and public sphere in the Czech Republic and its formalization into organizations with relevant legal personality. After several challenges of the "LEADER ČR" and "LEADER +" programmes in the years 2004 -- 2006, there are about 150 Czech functional LAGs (which are called 'MAS' in Czech) which can participate in the LEADER 2007 -- 2013 programme, i.e. in the last planned European grant programme for LAGs in the Czech Republic. If they do not succeed with their requests in the two planned LEADER challenges, future existence of these unsuccessful organizations will be questionable. The aim of my diploma thesis is to explain the developing situation of LAGs in the Czech Republic, to state the possibilities of operating and drawing the sources for financing the LAGs outside the Programme for Rural Development -- Axis IV. LEADER, and financing from other grant programmes which are available for LAGs. The thesis points out that the management of some LAGs is able to create their own financial and non-financial sources in the organization. In diploma thesis also try to find another financial sources for this well established and good functioning organizations with considering their constitution.

Recently we can observe an increasing trend in business and nonprofit collaboration in the Czech Republic. The thesis aims to describe the latest possibilities of this cross-sector collaboration and the research analyses cooperation of companies with NGO Toulcův dvůr, z.s. The research has been carried out in form of two sets of questionnaires (within organizations at Toulcův dvůr and within companies that support these organizations) and in form of semi-structured interviews with leaders of member organizations of Toulcův dvůr, z.s. Lastly the thesis has suggested further recommendation for the future development of the cooperation.

Dissertation is concerned on sustainability of social enterprise, which has started its business thanks to EU funding during the period 2007 - 2013. Social enterprises as social economy subjects make up an important part of national economy and extend possibilities to obtain financial sources for nonprofit operation. EU funding reflects the importance of social enterprises in promoting level of employment. The aim of the research is to get a complex description of surveyed case with a special emphasis on social and financial sustainability in the the situation after project's completion date. Sustainability of the social enterprise is described with help of The SEED Initiative approach. The SEED Initiative has defined success factors and key indicators of performance of social enterprise sustainability. Dissertation is conceived as a single case study.

Master's thesis comprehends informations about ways of financing nonprofit organization and about possible sources, that are available in fundraising. There is also list of important givers in last years. Next part of thesis comprehends informations about activities, that would be made by nonprofit organizations before appeal for grant. There are also informations about activities, that follow after pick up grant. Part of thesis presents ways of gain financial sources in nonprofit organization signály.cz, o.s.

The aim of Diploma thesis "Employee Motivation and Remuneration in a State-funded Institution" is to analyse various factors by their manmer responsible for the motivation of allowance organization workers. Via knowledge of the basis theories of human behavior motivation uncover and specify possible causes for dissatisfaction of allowance organization workers and consequently recommend the use of some motivation tools for recitification of this unfacoutable disposition. The thesis descibes basic motivation theories, important motivation tools and motivation factors.

This thesis analyzes the financial and fundraising Society civic association Trend wheelchairs Olomouc . It includes theoretical knowledge about the functioning of non-profit organizations with a focus on financing, donor recruitment and methods of evaluation of their effectiveness. Analytical part applies the lessons arising from the theoretical to the practical level. In this section there are methods aimed at measuring of the performance of the organization. Forms part of the thesis is devoted to measures that should improve the overall functioning of the civic association. Klíčová slova

The influence of volunteering on the career of young people in the Czech environment represents an unexplored area of research. This diploma thesis is searching for the answer if volunteering experience and competencies acquired during volunteer activities can affect the start of a career of young people. Particular attention is also paid to social capital and to persons whose activities in the organization push volunteers forward in a professional sense and share new contacts useful for career. The theoretical basis includes the theory of social capital, signal theory, career path theory, and career anchor theory. Design work is qualitative research. The source of the data are semi- structured interviews with ten participants who have experience in volunteering and currently can provide their own opinion on the impact of volunteering on their careers. Key Words: volunteering, career, social capital, career path, career counselling, volunteer coordination, management of a nonprofit organization

The use of private sources in nongovernmental nonprofit organizations funding is a very topical issue that needs to be addressed for the successful, effective and long-term functioning of such organizations. This diploma thesis - Methods and techniques of private funding of nongovernmental nonprofit organizations - is focused on fundraising in terms of both its theoretical ground and the practical use. Fundraising is introduced as an integral part of the routine activities of nonprofit organizations that helps to ensure sufficient funds for implementing the organizations' mission. This thesis discusses the theoretical ground for fundraising as a separate field, including the legislative framework for nongovernmental nonprofit organizations in the Czech Republic. The specifics of individual private donors when obtaining adequate funds are also distinguished. It further describes the use of specific methods and techniques of fundraising practice. The research part provides insight into areas of private funding by searching for examples of corporate fundraising best practices in selected foundation subjects in the social sphere.

The diploma thesis deals with Cause Related Marketing as the way of cooperation of a nonprofit organization and commercial company in the Czech environment. The presence of different types of Cause Related Marketing in the Czech Republic was investigated on the basis of the expert typology. My goal is not only to investigate the occurrence of these types, but also to analyze their representation and to determine which type prevails. In the empirical part I present concrete Cause Related Marketing campaigns with focus on their presentation on the websites of nonprofit organizations and their partner companies. Considering the website presentation of this cooperation I look for connections demonstrating the initiative that entities pursue during the campaign. The outcome of the diploma thesis is the research evaluation, recommendations for profit and nonprofit organizations and critical evaluation of this issue.

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