NAVIGATING SUCCESS: EXPLORING THE DYNAMICS OF NONPROFIT SECTOR EFFECTIVENESS AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
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Date
2024
Authors
Knofczynski, Elle
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Publisher
University of Oregon
Abstract
Defining success for a nonprofit organization can prove to be a challenge, especially considering the diversity of stakeholders that they report to. While the sector has yet to implement a standard for how to measure impact, many have attempted to do so in their own organizations. This study explores ways in which nonprofit organizations might evaluate their impact utilizing the framework of interdependence theory, including three measurements: financial stability, partnerships, and program evaluation. Results demonstrate that participating nonprofits continue to face challenges in assessments, though some also expressed understanding of more nuanced forms of evaluation. While understanding these results may not create implications for the sector, they can help understand how nonprofits might generate improved assessments and be more efficient in creating long-lasting impacts.
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46 pages
Keywords
Nonprofit sector, Government, Interdependence theory, Performance measures, Case study