Cases in Nonprofit Management

The second edition of Case Studies in Nonprofit Management: A Hands-On Approach to Problem Solving consists of briefly written, story-form original cases that are designed to teach students how to think critically, hone their decision-making skills, and learn to apply leadership and management principles that are essential for any nonprofit professional.These case studies illustrate the multifaceted challenges of leading a nonprofit, bringing concepts like board and executive leadership, managing people, risk management, AI and technology integration, financial and fundraising strategy, ethics, and advocacy to life. The cases are brief, narrative in style, and easily digestible, compelling students to use critical thinking skills to devise an outcome. They also provide opportunities for students to view situations from the vantage points of multiple stakeholders. These cases can be used for homework assignments, online discussion boards, or as part of an in-class exercise. In addition, the authors have organized the book by topic headings that were most common to prominent nonprofit management texts.Key Updates to the Second Edition:Contains 19 new cases along with updates to many of the original ones.Includes a cross index that serves the needs of today’s instructors and students.Reflects the impact of such current issues as artificial intelligence, government funding cuts, work-life balance issues, work-from-home policies, and pay gaps in the nonprofit sector.This is an ideal companion text for any nonprofit management course.Check out the side-by-side table of contents comparison guide that highlights the differences between the first and second editions. 6