Mobilizing Missions in a Disruptive World: International Sports Federation Case Study

Daryl D Green,Jack Mccann,Nancy Lopez,Sarah Lopez,Stephanie Dirlbeck

doi:10.18639/merj.2020.1042604

Abstract

Nonprofit organizations have been a part of the US business economy since the late 1800s. Religious nonprofits have seen consistent growth in availability and services for the past several years. With that growth, there is increased competition. The purpose of this case study is to analyze International Sports Federation, a nonprofit organization, and provide recommendations for sustainable growth. Today’s religion-focused organizations find themselves challenged in a disruptive climate. The result of this research is beneficial to scholars and practitioners, so that they can assist religious nonprofit organizations in gaining sustainable success under the lens of disruptive change in the marketplace.

Highlights

Which charitable organization would you choose to donate your money or time? stop to think about why you chose them. Was it because you are familiar with their work, believe in their business strategy, admire their culture or have volunteered with them in the past? Most likely the organization you chose is established as a nonprofit organization
The Urban Institute states that there have been “more than 30 types of tax-exempt nonprofit organizations” and that they are categorized by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as public charities, which “encompass arts, education, health care, human services, and other types of organizations to which donors can make tax-deductible donations” (Pettijohn, 2013)
Nonprofit organizations have been a part of the US business economy since the late 1800s

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Introduction

Which charitable organization would you choose to donate your money or time? stop to think about why you chose them. ISF competes with organizations such as Sports Outreach Institute and Youth Missions Winand et al (2016) found that nonprofit organizations in the sport sector, such as sport clubs and sport federations, face many challenges in competing for membership and resources, such as donations, grants, facilities, and volunteers.The sporting industry has long been considered a competitive market where being innovative and proactive, along with favoring risk and creating value are inherent to success.

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