Год выпуска: 0 Автор: Jeffrey M. Berry, David F. Arons Издательство: Страниц: 0 ISBN: 0815709129
Описание
Nonprofit organizations are playing an increasingly important role in delivering basic government services. Yet they are discouraged by federal law from participating in legislative lobbying efforts?even on issues that affect their clients directly.Without the involvement of nonprofits in the governmental process, the vulnerable populations they serve are left without effective representation in the political system. A Voice for Nonprofits analyzes the effect of government restrictions on the participation of nonprofits in the policymaking process and suggests ways to address the problems. The relationship between nonprofits and the government is ideal in many respects, according to Jeffrey M. Berry and David F. Arons. By underwriting operating budgets and subcontracting the administration of programs to nonprofits, governments at all levels are able to take advantage of nonprofits? dedication, imagination, and private fund-raising skills. However, as nonprofits assume...
