The text takes on an international and comparative dimensions perspective, detailing the background and concepts behind these organizations and examining relevant theories and central issues.
Anheier covers the full range of nonprofit organizations – service providers, membership organizations, foundations, community groups – in different fields, such as arts and culture, social services and education. He introduces central terms such as philanthropy, charity, community, social entrepreneurship, social investment, public good and civil society, whilst explaining how the field spills over from public management, through nonprofit management and public administration.
The previous edition won the Best Book Award at the American Academy of Management in 2006.
Part I: Studying Nonprofit Organizations
Ch 1 Studying Nonprofit Organizations
Ch 2 Historical Background
Ch 3 Concepts
Part II: Dimensions
Ch 4 Dimensions I: Overview
Ch 5 Dimensions II: Specific Fields
Ch 6 Giving, Philanthropy and Foundations
Ch 7 Civic Engagement
Part III: Approaches
Ch 8 Theories of Nonprofit Organizations
Ch 9 Approaches to Giving and Philanthropy
Ch10 Studying Civic Engagement, Volunteering and Social Entrepreneurship
Part IV: Managing Nonprofit Organizations
Ch11 Organizational Behavior and Performance
Ch12 Management Models and Tools
Ch13 Financing Nonprofit Organizations
Ch14 Leadership and Human Resources
Ch15 Governance, Accountability, and Transparency
Ch16 State-Nonprofit Relations
Part V: Current Issues and Developments
Ch17 International Aspects and Globalization
Ch18 Policy Issues and Developments
作者：Helmut K. Anheier
任職：Hertie School of Governance, Germany