Voluntas: International Journal of Voluntary and Nonprofit Organizations

🌍 #OnlineFirst #OpenAccess in #VoluntasJournal! 📖 New article: "Diaspora Humanitarians: How Diaspora Communities Respond to Humanitarian Crises" by René Rejón Piña, Bina Fernandez, Louise Olliff & Delvin Varghese. This study delves into the phenomenon of #DiasporaHumanitarianism, revealing how diaspora communities provide crucial support during crises, reshaping the global humanitarian system. Based on survey data from six #Australia-based diasporas, the findings shed light on: ✔️ Key contributions at the household level. ✔️ Gender-differentiated patterns of response. ✔️ Variations in support based on the nature of crises (sociopolitical, military, disasters). ✔️ A significant 'coordination gap' between diaspora communities and the broader humanitarian sector. Despite challenges, the study highlights diasporas' willingness to collaborate, offering insights into their strengths and the potential to better integrate them into the humanitarian ecosystem. 🔗 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/em_Wy2t4 #NonprofitResearch #ThirdSectorStudies #DiasporaStudies #HumanitarianResponse #CrisisManagement #TrustBuilding #CommunityEngagement

💻 #OnlineFirst #OpenAccess in #VoluntasJournal! 📖 New article: "Intermediated Co-production of Emergency Response: How Non-profit Organizations Build Trust in Citizens" by Andreas Hagedorn Krogh & Christian Lo. This study explores how non-profit organizations (#NPOs) act as trust-building infrastructures in the co-production of emergency response operations. Based on qualitative research in #Denmark and #Norway, the findings highlight how NPOs enhance trust by providing structures and practices for managing citizen engagement under pressure, while also revealing inherent trust limitations in intermediated co-production. 🔗 Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/e9SiUb37 #NonprofitResearch #ThirdSectorStudies #EmergencyManagement #CoProduction #TrustBuilding #CitizenEngagement

💻 #OnlineFirst #OpenAccess in #VoluntasJournal! 📖 New article: "The Effects of Social Economy Organizations’ Networks on Social Innovation in Local Communities: A Multilevel Analysis Using the Social Innovation Index" by Minjeong Park. This study explores how networks between social economy organizations and local governments drive #SocialInnovation in communities. Using the Social Innovation Index—an innovative composite measure capturing the input, process, and output phases of innovation—researchers analyzed 2020 data from #SouthKorea. Findings reveal that local-level collaboration between social economy organizations and governments significantly enhances social innovation, while organizational-level ties to state-owned enterprises and associations can negatively impact innovation outcomes. 🔗 Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/e4JbSBUv #NonprofitResearch #ThirdSectorStudies #SocialEconomy #LocalDevelopment #CommunityImpact #InnovationResearch

💻 #OnlineFirst #OpenAccess in #VoluntasJournal! 📖 New article: "Urban Public Perceptions of NGOs’ Accountability and Legitimacy: A Social Media Analysis of #UgandaNGOsExhibition" by Ahmed El Assal & Irene Among-Lutz. This study examines the critical discourse on #NGOs' #Legitimacy and #Accountability, focusing on an innovative social media analysis of the #UgandaNGOsExhibition campaign on X (formerly Twitter). It highlights how Uganda’s urban public has emerged as a key #Advocacy actor, using platforms to hold NGOs accountable in restrictive civic spaces. The findings reveal the importance of naming, shaming, and peer accountability, urging NGOs to uphold the same #SocialJustice ethos they demand from others while addressing valid public criticism to maintain their legitimacy. 🔗 Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/e4Danvjs #NonprofitResearch #ThirdSectorStudies #NGOAccountability #SocialMediaAnalysis #CivicEngagement

🌟 New #BookReview in #VoluntasJournal! 📚 Review: Financial Leadership for the Arts: Sustainable Strategies for Creative Organizations by Cleopatra Charles & Margaret F. Sloan, reviewed by Trevor Meagher. This textbook is a remarkable guide for navigating the complexities of #FinancialManagement in the arts and cultural sectors. Designed for students and practitioners alike, the book simplifies daunting accounting principles into accessible, practical strategies. The review highlights: - Essential concepts for financial fluency, including budgeting, cash flow management, and organizational revenue streams. - Detailed, annotated walkthroughs of financial statements, IRS Form 990s, and audit reports tailored for arts organizations. - Ethical leadership practices, including board management, fraud prevention, and sustainability planning. - Case studies and examples demystifying complex financial decisions, offering actionable insights for cultural organizations of all sizes. 💡 While focused on the arts, the book’s lessons are transferable to other nonprofit subsectors, making it a resource for nonprofit leaders. 🔗 Read the full review here: https://lnkd.in/ge64xQvR #NonprofitResearch #ThirdSectorStudies #ArtsManagement #NonprofitLeadership #CreativeOrganizations #NonprofitFinance

🌍 New #BookReview in #VoluntasJournal! 📚 Review: Non-Governmental Organisations and the United Nations Human Rights System by Fiona McGaughey, reviewed by Abdullah Tamrin Rettob. The book examines the essential yet often under-recognized role of #NGOs in the #UN #HumanRights framework. Combining academic and professional insights, it explores NGO engagement's historical evolution, regulatory challenges, and transformative potential in treaty drafting, #Advocacy, and the Human Rights Council. The review highlights: - Challenges NGOs face with ECOSOC accreditation and independence. - The role of NGOs in amplifying marginalized voices and shaping human rights policy. - Critiques of Western-dominated NGOs overshadowing local perspectives. 🔗 Read the full review here: https://lnkd.in/eQ24X2cz #NonprofitResearch #ThirdSectorStudies #UNReform #GlobalGovernance #SocialPolicy

🌍New #BookReview in #VoluntasJournal! 📚 New Review: "The Canadian Non-Profit Sector: Neoliberalism and the Assault on Community" by Ted Richmond and John Shields, reviewed by Dr. Michele Fugiel Gartner, CAP®. This insightful book critically examines how #Neoliberalism has reshaped the Canadian non-profit sector. Richmond and Shields argue that as the state retreats from welfare provision, non-profits are left to shoulder a growing social service burden. The review highlights the authors' focus on a #CanadianPerspective, addressing: - The impact of market forces replacing state supports. - The financial and human resource challenges faced by the sector. - The evolving role of #Advocacy in non-profits. Richmond and Shields emphasize the need to reframe discussions of the sector's future, particularly in light of the #COVID19 pandemic, while filling a gap in research often dominated by U.S. perspectives. 🔗 Read the full review here: https://lnkd.in/eu-z2PYh #NonprofitResearch #ThirdSectorStudies #SocialPolicy #CommunityAdvocacy

🌐 New #VirtualIssue on #OrganizationalChange in #NonprofitOrganizations in #VoluntasJournal! Edited by Hana Fehrenbach (University of Freiburg), Marlene Walk (University of Freiburg), and Itay Greenspan (Hebrew University of Jerusalem), this issue highlights selected Voluntas articles exploring the evolving role of organizational change in nonprofit research. The articles examine: - Theoretical and methodological approaches to studying organizational change - Key takeaways for understanding change in nonprofit contexts - Emerging themes and future research directions in nonprofit studies This issue sheds light on the critical role of organizational change in shaping the nonprofit sector's resilience and innovation. 🔗 Access the Virtual Issue here: https://lnkd.in/eZJJ47gm #NonprofitResearch #ThirdSectorStudies #OrganizationalStudies

🌍 #OnlineFirst #OpenAccess in #VoluntasJournal! 📖 New article: "Local Climate Governance: Towards more Interactive Practices and Settings?" by Adalbert Evers & Verena Schmid This study addresses the pressing environmental challenges on today’s public agenda, examining how society and politics can adapt. Focusing on the local level in municipalities, it explores innovative approaches to climate governance through interactive and collaborative practices. Drawing from research in seven major towns in Baden-Württemberg, #Germany, the authors identify four key forms of revitalizing local governance: 1️⃣ Public participation to amplify citizens' voices 2️⃣ Stakeholder involvement in co-designing measures and plans 3️⃣ Influencing public opinion on climate politics 4️⃣ Co-production in policy implementation These approaches highlight the potential of interactive local governance to foster sustainable development and strengthen democratic processes. 🔗 Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/epUDPum9 #NonprofitResearch #ThirdSectorStudies #ClimateAction #Governance #Sustainability

💻 #OnlineFirst #OpenAccess in #VoluntasJournal! 📖New article: "Is Mandatory Community Service a Catalyst for Civic Growth or Fruitless Servitude?: Evidence from a Natural Experiment in South Korea" by Hwiyoung P. Lee and Ram A. Cnaan. This study addresses the challenge of diminishing civic vitality, exploring the impact of mandatory community service in schools on long-term civic engagement. Leveraging a natural experiment in #SouthKorea, researchers used a regression-discontinuity design to show that these programs increase #Volunteering in adulthood for individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. 🔗 Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/d5u-XJ8J #NonprofitResearch #ThirdSectorStudies #CivicEngagement #CommunityService