Letter From The Guest Editor
This is the second and final issue based on the theme of the voluntary sector in transition. The first issue addressed a number of the
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Volunteering: A Catalyst For Citizen Engagement, Social Inclusion, And Resilient Communities
Introduction How can we better understand the role volunteering plays in strengthening citizen engagement, social inclusion, and building resilient communities? Reflecting on some of the
What’s The Law: Avoiding Mission Drift: A Due Diligence Approach
A charity is a very organic entity. After a charity has been established, it is not uncommon to find that its focus, mission, objectives, and
Innovation: Austerity’s Grandchild
Tim Draimin is fond of saying that while necessity is the mother of innovation, austerity is the mother of necessity. So how is the grandchild,
Voluntary Social Service Organizations Working On The Determinants Of Health: Cause For Concern?
Introduction Most of what influences our health comes from outside the formal health care treatment system (Raphael, 2009; Wilkinson & Marmot, 2003). There is also
The NPO Dilemma: HR And Organizational Challenges In Nonprofit Organizations
Running a nonprofit organization (NPO) is challenging. As an executive, your responsibilities include strategy, program delivery, fundraising, and day-to-day operations. Not to mention board relationships,
Digging Wells Or Building Fences? Analyzing Federal Government Dynamics
In Australia, in the vast outback, there are seemingly endless miles of farming country with no sign of any fences, despite the fact that the
The Other Side Of The Coin: A Volunteer’s Perspective
Recently, a colleague shared with me a volunteer experience she had, and that prompted me to write this article. As a fellow not-for-profit employee who