Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly
June 2016; 45 (3)
http://nvs.sagepub.com/content/current

.
Articles
Exploring Expectations of Nonprofit Management Capabilities
Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly June 2016 45: 437-457, first published on May 1,
Adelle Bish and Karen Becker
Abstract
Management capabilities have been widely researched in the private and public sectors, yet there is less evidence relating to the nonprofit sector. Increasing pressures to balance the demands of organizational values with business performance in this sector leads to a focus on the managerial capabilities required to meet these expectations. This article reports an exploratory study of capability expectations of managers within an Australian nonprofit organization. Using semistructured interviews, data were collected from 21 managers across three hierarchical levels. Findings indicate that while there is some overlap with managerial requirements in the private and public sectors, there are some unique aspects of nonprofit operations which warrant further investigation. Specifically, there was an emphasis on personal knowledge and experience (i.e., self-awareness, discipline, knowledge, and strategic thinking) and having a commitment to the nonprofit sector and values of the organization. Expectations also varied depending on the level of management within the organization.
2015 doi:10.1177/0899764015583313

.

Analysis of Determinants of Revenue Sources for International NGOs: Influence of Beneficiaries and Organizational Characteristics
Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly June 2016 45: 612-629, first published on July 21, 2015 doi:10.1177/0899764015595721
Jessica Aschari-Lincoln and Urs P. Jäger
Abstract
Securing financial sustainability through fundraising and other forms of financing is a critical issue for many nonprofit organizations. This article extends the benefits theory by adding beneficiary and organizational characteristics to it and examines how these characteristics affect revenue source composition. Based on a survey of International Nongovernmental Organizations (INGOs) with headquarters in Switzerland, the results quantitatively demonstrate a predictive relationship between programmatic and financial management: First, Swiss-based INGOs’ revenue sources rely heavily on income-generating revenue sources. Second, the efficacy of the benefits theory of nonprofit finance is demonstrated outside of the organizational context of U.S. local/national nonprofits. Third, INGOs’ organizational and beneficiary characteristics influence their revenue source composition. Fourth, the results demonstrate clear differences between revenue sources. Fifth, overall, the beneficiary field is the most influential of the proven characteristics in determining revenue source percentages.