First published 2021
Nonprofit governance research has grown fragmented over two decades, with scholars working in isolated pockets across different theoretical frameworks. Gemma Donnelly-Cox assembles contributions from multiple researchers to create order from this scattered field. The book examines fundamental questions about organizational forms and governance levels while challenging the prescriptive tone that dominates current scholarship. Four thematic sections guide readers through classical foundations and emerging theoretical approaches. The analysis spans diverse organizational types from both developed and developing nations, addressing governance challenges specific to each context. Contributors explore membership organizations, foundations, and hybrid structures while proposing pathways toward unified theory. The handbook concludes by tackling future challenges including multilevel governance systems. Donnelly-Cox delivers both core concepts and recent developments for scholars studying business strategy, nonprofit management, and civil society organizations.
Genres: research, business, politics, non-fiction, organizational-culture, academic
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: academic
480 pages · Hardcover · Edward Elgar Publishing