Nonprofit and Government
This theory explains how nonprofits rely on government funding, while the government relies on nonprofits for services
What is Interdependence Theory?
This type of work is unpaid and done to help others.
What is volunteering
This group is responsible for mission protection and oversight.
What is the board of directors?
The sector most likely to receive the highest proportion of government contracts.
What is healthcare nonprofits?
These are funds given to nonprofits for a specific purpose that do not need to be repaid.
What are grants?
Being open about finances is required for nonprofits and builds trust.
What is transparency?
This type of volunteering is casual and helps friends, family, or the local community.
What is informal volunteering?
The board can hire and fire this leadership position.
Who is the executive director (or CEO)?
This factor improves board decision-making by bringing different perspectives.
What is diversity (in skills/backgrounds)?
A mutually binding legal agreement where nonprofits provide services and the government pays for them.
What are contracts?
This group must oversee a nonprofit organization for it to remain tax-exempt.
What is a board of directors?
One of the four key aspects of volunteering that means people choose to do it.
What is free will?
These three duties include care, loyalty, and obedience.
What are fiduciary duties?
Why it’s important for boards and executive directors to work well together.
What is to ensure strong leadership, clear roles, accountability, and organizational success?
This term describes reducing government involvement and relying more on private institutions.
What is privatization?
Despite being unpaid, volunteers still cost organizations this.
What is time, training, or resources?
When the board focuses on big-picture direction while staff handles daily operations.
What is governance vs. management?
A collaboration between government and nonprofits to create projects or services.
What are Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)?
This group (based on stats) is most likely to volunteer.
Who are Women?