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  • https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Management/Introduction_to_the_Nonprofit_Sector_(Mason)/01%3A_Chapters/1.01%3A_Introduction
    The American Red Cross (ARC) was founded in 1881 by Civil War nurse Clara Barton to “prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the gene...The American Red Cross (ARC) was founded in 1881 by Civil War nurse Clara Barton to “prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.​” Since its founding, ARC has responded to an untold number of disasters, including responding to house fires; setting up shelters and providing food to areas hit by hurricanes, earthquakes or fire; training people in first aid and CPR and helping to collect and manage blood for t…
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  • https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Management/Introduction_to_the_Nonprofit_Sector_(Mason)/01%3A_Chapters/1.08%3A_Social_Enterprises_and_Entrepreneurship
    However, some have argued that social enterprises and entrepreneurships aren’t adequate to lead social change broadly speaking – the kind of systems change in politics and power that is needed to redu...However, some have argued that social enterprises and entrepreneurships aren’t adequate to lead social change broadly speaking – the kind of systems change in politics and power that is needed to reduce or eliminate social and economic inequality and discrimination or to respond to climate change, just to name two.
  • https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Management/Introduction_to_the_Nonprofit_Sector_(Mason)/01%3A_Chapters/1.03%3A_Mission_Ethics_and_Accountability_in_the_Nonprofit_Sector
    Due to their tax-exempt status and requirement to behave in the public interest, one of the unique attributes of the nonprofit sector is that it is often held to a very high standard of behavior. To b...Due to their tax-exempt status and requirement to behave in the public interest, one of the unique attributes of the nonprofit sector is that it is often held to a very high standard of behavior. To be accountable is “to answer to one’s behavior.” [3] Calls for accountability in nonprofit organizations have been increasing over the past several decades, particularly when there is a scandal involving a nonprofit organization or the people who work for one (see the examples in the introduction).
  • https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Management/Introduction_to_the_Nonprofit_Sector_(Mason)/00%3A_Front_Matter/02%3A_InfoPage
    The LibreTexts libraries are Powered by MindTouch ® and are supported by the Department of Education Open Textbook Pilot Project, the UC Davis Office of the Provost, the UC Davis Library, the Californ...The LibreTexts libraries are Powered by MindTouch ® and are supported by the Department of Education Open Textbook Pilot Project, the UC Davis Office of the Provost, the UC Davis Library, the California State University Affordable Learning Solutions Program, and Merlot.
  • https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Management/Introduction_to_the_Nonprofit_Sector_(Mason)/01%3A_Chapters/1.06%3A_Philanthropy_and_Charitable_Giving
    Economists argue that individuals desire a certain level of public goods in their communities (such as education, the arts, human services), and they will contribute their own money to support the pro...Economists argue that individuals desire a certain level of public goods in their communities (such as education, the arts, human services), and they will contribute their own money to support the provision of these services up to the point where government steps in to support the provision of the good.
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  • https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Management/Introduction_to_the_Nonprofit_Sector_(Mason)/01%3A_Chapters/1.02%3A_Theories
    This failure leads to an inefficient distribution of goods and services by the “free market.” Richard Steinberg [1] argues that businesses may: fail to produce goods or provide services demanded by th...This failure leads to an inefficient distribution of goods and services by the “free market.” Richard Steinberg [1] argues that businesses may: fail to produce goods or provide services demanded by the public; over-restrict access to certain goods (such as by pricing too high); or fail to meet consumer expectations around the quantity or quality of the good/service.
  • https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Management/Introduction_to_the_Nonprofit_Sector_(Mason)/00%3A_Front_Matter/05%3A_Preface
    As stated by Josh Hopkin, the Executive Director of Family Promise of Albany County, Wyoming, a nonprofit organization working to end homelessness, “(Inflation has) made it so people’s rent goes up by...As stated by Josh Hopkin, the Executive Director of Family Promise of Albany County, Wyoming, a nonprofit organization working to end homelessness, “(Inflation has) made it so people’s rent goes up by $300, and now they can’t afford the place they’re in…. They’re going to get evicted, and now they’re in a really rough spot where they might not be in that rough position a year ago.” Yet, the Wyoming Tribune Eagle published a story about how the nonprofits in that community were answering the cal…
  • https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Management/Introduction_to_the_Nonprofit_Sector_(Mason)/zz%3A_Back_Matter/20%3A_Glossary
    Example and Directions Words (or words that have the same definition) The definition is case sensitive (Optional) Image to display with the definition [Not displayed in Glossary, only in pop-up on pag...Example and Directions Words (or words that have the same definition) The definition is case sensitive (Optional) Image to display with the definition [Not displayed in Glossary, only in pop-up on pages] (Optional) Caption for Image (Optional) External or Internal Link (Optional) Source for Definition "Genetic, Hereditary, DNA ...") (Eg. "Relating to genes or heredity") The infamous double helix CC-BY-SA; Delmar Larsen Glossary Entries Definition Image Sample Word 1 Sample Definition 1

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