Antecedents to nonprofit advocacy: Which is more important – governance or organizational structure?
Date
2012
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Journal for Nonprofit Management
Abstract
Nonprofit advocacy is a common
reality in today’s policy arena, but
there is limited research on the
antecedents to nonprofit advocacy activities.
This study examines the impacts of two
crucial facets of nonprofit organizations on
advocacy: processes of governance, such as
board activity; and organizational structure,
such as staff and budget size, age, and
membership. The study incorporates a
nationwide survey of state nonprofit
associations that are registered with the
National Council of Nonprofits, interviews
with leaders in these organizations, and a
case study of an association influential in the
policy arena. The authors explore nonprofit
governance and organizational structure
individually and in tandem by asking:
Which is more important to nonprofit
advocacy, governance or organizational
structure?
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nonprofit, non-profit, research, nonprofit advocacy, survey, organizational structure, governance
Citation
Miller-Steven, K. L., & Gable, M. J. (2012). Antecedents to nonprofit advocacy: Which is more important – governance or organizational structure?. Journal for Nonprofit Management, 21.