Editor’s Introduction: Highlighting Strategies of the Nonprofit Sector

Deborah A Carroll

doi:10.20899/jpna.7.2.169-172

Abstract

In this new issue of Journal of Public and Nonprofit Affairs, we offer a collection of Research Articles focused on the nature and implications of nonprofit higher education programs, the communication strategies and evidence-based information used by different types of organizations in the nonprofit sector, and the volunteering behaviors of nonprofit association members. Our Social Equity Section article highlights the important issue of re-entry and reintegration programs for ex-offenders to reduce recidivism and provide greater access to opportunity. Finally, we offer two Book Reviews related to these topics of important recent work focusing on higher education programs in public administration and advancing social equity.

Highlights

Jeong and Kim (2021) examine higher education programs in public administration among universities in South Korea to determine the extent to which nonprofit- and nongovernmental-focused themes and theories have been incorporated in efforts to better prepare students for these particular public service roles upon graduating with their degrees
Kuenzi et al (2021) examine the public service motivation of millennials and how the financial burden accrued from graduate school influences their willingness to work in the nonprofit sector for comparatively lower wages than perhaps could be earned through private sector employment
The authors advocate for more longitudinal research on the topic since their findings reveal that nonprofit sector commitment might not remain stable over time

Summary

Introduction

Jeong and Kim (2021) examine higher education programs in public administration among universities in South Korea to determine the extent to which nonprofit- and nongovernmental-focused themes and theories have been incorporated in efforts to better prepare students for these particular public service roles upon graduating with their degrees. Kanol and Nat (2021) examine the differential strategies used by nonprofit public interest and sectional organizations from Britain that are active at the European Union level to connect with the public in efforts to attract and retain members via the social media platform Facebook.

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