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Law, Non-Profit Organizations, and Standards of Care, 2002.
A discussion on whether a lower standard of care is expected of non-profit organizations as compared to commercial enterprises within the legal field of tort.
3,580 words (approx. 14.3 pages), 34 sources, APA, AU$ 145.95
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Throughout the history of law, numerous legal claims have been brought against non-profit organizations. The legal field of tort has also seen a significant amount of non-profit organizations drawn into lawsuits. Using cases from the Commonwealth jurisdictions (Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and UK), the paper shows that a lower standard of care should definitely be expected of non-profit organizations. It first lays out the arguments that reject a lower standard of care and then discards these arguments, stating that it is only practical and logical that a lower standard of care be expected.
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"After carrying out this research essay, it is my firm opinion that a higher standard of care should definitely be expected of commercial enterprises compared with not for profit organisations. It is just and fair that this is so, as shown by the arguments set out above. Not for profit organisations generally face higher costs compared to commercial enterprises and they serve a more benevolent purpose that puts the good of society above anything else. The standard of care for non-profit organisations should be a reasonable one. It should be lower than that expected of a commercial enterprise but it cannot be so low as to defeat the aim of justice."
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Privacy Laws and Non-Profit Organizations, 2006.
This paper discusses privacy laws with relation to non-profit organizations.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 64.95
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In this article, the writer points out that privacy laws in the United States have received little enforcement because the only regulating authority has traditionally been the Federal Trade Commission. The writer also notes that regardless of legislation that is passed in an attempt to ensure privacy exists for Americans, the laws have served as general guidelines that are interpreted and possibly followed by business entities. Further the writer discusses that when non-profit organizations are considered there is little regulation and in some cases no regulation to control the gathering of personal information retrieved to solicit financial gain.
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"This is a reflection of the freedoms that have been afforded non-profit organizations in the country, with the public often being unaware of the use of their personal information. A large factor in the issue of privacy and non-profit organizations has been the exchange of personal information."
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Fund Raising for Non-Profit Organizations, 2002.
This paper looks closely at non-profit organizations, studying what makes an organization non-profit and how these organizations generate volunteers and raise funds.
2,113 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 96.95
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The writer asserts that it is not so easy to define non-profit. Typically non-profit organizations exist to improve societal conditions or to advance a specific cause; however, non-profit organizations are significantly diverse in size, origin, finances and types of activities. The paper looks at the difficulties in attaching the title 'non-profit' to an organization.
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"According to Frances Hesselbein, president of the Peter F. Drucker Foundation for Nonprofit Management there are 20 million non-profits worldwide, generating one trillion dollars USD in revenue annually; they change lives and build community and as such, represent a mighty force with immense capabilities. While nonprofit organizations enjoy a moral and philanthropic foundation of support based upon donors? views as to causes worthy of support from which to gather and dispense charitable resources, nonprofits do exist in a global marketplace. Only 27 percent of their revenue from private gifts, so their relationships with the business community are extensive. (Hammack and Young, 1993.)"
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Non-Profit Organizations, 2005.
This paper compares financial management in non-profit organizations and for-profit organizations.
2,905 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 11 sources, APA, AU$ 125.95
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This page explains that non-profit organizations different from for-profit organizations in the way they manage their finances and provide their financial information to others because, rather than making a profit, they turn their money back into goods and services which help others, pay their employees and pay their operating expenses. The author points out five financial risks, which must be managed in a proactive manner by the board of directors. They are (1) the cost of lost opportunities, (2) financial crunches, (3) uncontrollable costs, (4) increased difficulty with recognizing revenues that meet forecasts and (5) the lack of a successful model for management. The paper stresses that the accounting differences between the two groups are (1) accounting for contributions, (2) capitalizing and depreciating assets, (3) functional expense classification and (4) use of both cash- and modified-cash basis accounting methods.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Literature Review
Analysis, Evaluation, and Critical Thinking
Summary, Conclusion, and Recommendations
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"Nonprofit organizations often do not spend enough time dealing with financial issues because they are so focused on the mission that they are sworn to uphold. However, without paying attention to the financial issues as well, these organizations can run into real trouble. They need to orient themselves to the workings of their organization, financially, and they need to develop a budget that works well for all people involved and is realistic. Without a realistic budget, the organization will likely not succeed, because there will be constant struggle and upset regarding whether issues such as bills are dealt with efficiently and properly to ensure that the organization keeps running."
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Non-Profit Organizations, 2006.
A look at the structure, staff and challenges of non-profit organizations.
1,392 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 67.95
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Non-profit organizations are those created for the specific purpose of providing a needed public service such as legal assistance to individuals who are in a certain bracket of low income. The objective of this paper is to research and then to state the structure, staffing and challenges among staff-members in the non-profit organization business sector and then to research and state a comparative review of the differences between U.S. non-profits and those in foreign countries.
Outline
Objective
Introduction
Structure of Staff
Financial Reporting
Characteristics of Non-Profit Organizations in Other Countries
Restrictions
Summary & Conclusion
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"For many years this was done by writing client data on rectangular index card and filing them into what resulted from the early 1970's to present date client information that required index files that lined walls and walls throughout the legal services offices which serve approximately three counties in the Southern United States. Secretaries would be required to check through the many names, for each alphabet required several drawers. After having made this check, oftentimes the secretary would then go and pull intake sheets with client data in detail to verify a conflict or to confirm that none existed. After the client having passed through qualification screening the client would return to the waiting room full of individuals, all of them poor and many of them very young parents with several children in tow."
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Finance and Management: Non-Profit Organizations, 2008.
An examination of the profit measure criterion for governance at non-profit organizations.
1,205 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 4 sources, APA, AU$ 60.95
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This paper examines non-profit organizations, focusing particularly on profit measure criterion, and argues how it can benefit a hospital facility grappling with high costs and high expectations. In so doing, the paper looks at several of the broad characteristics that define non-profit organizations and suggests how an effective policy governance model and health care provisioning can be achieved simply by paying attention to the bottom line. The paper concludes that hospitals must understand that they have finite resources and that offering a few core services at a high level is infinitely preferable to running up a high debt offering numerous services at a low level.
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"One of the strengths of using the profit measure approach is how it can succeed in ensuring that there is no confusion about who does what, what is expected when they do it, and what the final outcome(s) should be. According to Carver & Carver (2006), the properly-functioning Policy Governance Model will accentuate the following: self-imposed rules (for the board) vis-a-vis the delegation of authority and the method by which "board-stated" criteria will be utilized during the evaluation process; clarity in terms of who is responsible to whom; and a determination to see to it that board decisions (while open to possible change) are never undermined. While Carver and Carver do not touch upon it, the preceding governance approach clearly functions best when there is one easily quantifiable, easily transferable, means of measuring who is performing and who is not performing across the whole breadth of the organization's activities. The profit measure obviously does this and thereby sees to it that long-term goals are not compromised by short-term mismanagement in one department (or group of departments)."
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Motivation in Non-profit Organizations, 2008.
An analysis of leadership styles and motivating factors for individuals within non-profit organizations.
7,469 words (approx. 29.9 pages), 13 sources, APA, AU$ 237.95
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This paper examines the factors that motivate individuals in the non-profit organization. It looks at the primary principles of motivation that are available to leadership in not-for-profits in motivating their staff and discusses the limitations of the not-for-profit organizations in the area of resource availability. The paper also focuses on the specific leadership style and characteristics that best serve the initiative and intent of the not-for-profit mission.
Table of Contents:
Statement Of Problem
Purpose Of Study
Significance Of Study
Expected Outcomes Of Study
Methodology
Criteria
Hypotheses
Introduction
Literature Review
Self-Concept Validations
Goal-Identification Approaches
Required Leadership Skills
Maslow's Theory Of Motivation
Attracting & Retaining The Right People
The Three Factors Of Leadership Motivation
Motivation Of Part-Time And Volunteer Employees
Summary And Conclusion
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"The first hypothesis has been affirmed as being valid in this study in that motivation of full-time, part-time and volunteer employees of the not-for-profit organization requires different considerations and specifically that the volunteer generally is offering their time to the organization because they have a commitment to the goals and mission of the organization therefore these individuals are 'self-motivating' however, the full-time employees and even more so, the part-time employees require the environment to be one in which they are able to become motivated. The second hypothesis of this work has been found to be null in this study in that there is not one specific factor that stands above all others for effective motivation of employees in the not-for-profit organization and in fact, there is not one specific style of leadership motivation which stands as being superior in that it is more about doing the 'right thing' at the 'right time' to motivate not-for-profit employees thereby rendering the third hypothesis in this study null as well."
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Non-Profit Organizations and Decision-Making, 2008.
An analysis of decision-making and leadership skills in a non-profit organization.
3,507 words (approx. 14.0 pages), 22 sources, APA, AU$ 142.95
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This paper analyzes how better decision-making can assist non-profit organizations. It discusses the areas of systems thinking, action research and intergovernmental relations with respect to decision making in non-profit organizations. The paper then looks at these issues in terms of theory, research and practice for the organizations.
Outline:
Action Research And Decision Making
Decision Making And Systems Thinking
Leadership
Conclusion
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"Additionally, evaluating systems or taking action based on the results of research supports the function of the organizational leader as a "hands-on" element of the company. When the leader is also a manager, this "hands-on" approach is supported by a thorough understanding of the issues that impact non-profits and the resolutions that may be required to achieve the optimal results. The research indicates, therefore, that throughout the business world leaders are a significant factor in the success of the organization. In the non-profit sector, however, manager-leaders are preferred because of the combination of professional traits that will support the ability to overcome obstacles identified in relation to the organization. The research also indicates that two important functions of leaders are to facilitate action in response to issues and to motivate stakeholders to support those actions on a continual basis. Both action research and systems thinking allows effective manager-leaders to take action that leads to accurate decisions, while at the same time ensuring that there is widespread support of those decisions by all organizational entities."
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Human Resources for Non-Profit Organizations, 2005.
This paper discusses that non profit organizations need to redirect their efforts toward human resource management solutions because of poor recruitment, employee satisfaction and retention.
1,385 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 5 sources, APA, AU$ 67.95
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This paper explains that some important issues, which arise in non-profit human resource management, are the inability of many non-profit organizations to pay equitable wages for equitable jobs, not paying even limited benefits and the stress of budgetary fluctuations, which causes a constant environment of downsizing fear. The author points out that the funding base associated with granting is particularly troubling because many granting institutions demand that 80-100% of resources be spent on programs, leaving little if any funding for overhead, which contrary to popular belief exists in much the same manner as it would with any business. The paper reviews the problems of the YMCA the United Way, Head Start and the Goodwill Industries.
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"Goodwill Industries, another non-profit in the community service business, is as well known as almost any other non-profit organization. Their goal is workforce training and their answer to the difficulty in recruitment of top rated professionals has been answered by a rather controversial policy. The policy is to pay top rated professionals very large salaries to work for them. This policy is only possible because of the vast amounts of sales that Goodwill makes in its retail outlets. Many argue that the biggest problem with such policies is that it makes the organization very top heavy, where most employees, and even management level employees make minimum wage while regional directors can make in excess of 200,000 plus benefits. One example of just such a situation would seem almost abhorrent to most individuals, as the regional director for Goodwill in Oregon received a compensation package that was almost 800,000 dollars for the year 2003."
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Change Management of Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs), 2008.
Looks at the process of leading change that transforms the organizational culture of non-profit organizations (NPOs).
1,010 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 3 sources, APA, AU$ 51.95
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This paper explains that leading an organization through change is often a major challenge for leaders and managers in the nonprofit sector. The author points out that a leader must steer the organization through this change while maintaining the integrity of its original mission and organizational objectives. The paper relates that organizational culture is often the largest barrier to transition, which presents numerous dilemmas and challenges to organizational leadership.
Table of Contents:
What is Culture?
How Can Culture Hinder Transformation?
Challenge to Change: The Implication for Nonprofit Leaders
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"Communicating with organization members and assessing their expertise and insight into environmental influences could help a leader integrate the stories and myths of the organization into the plan for change. A good understanding and assessment of the organizational culture would benefit a leader looking to direct an organizational transformation. By harnessing the aspect of the culture that could possibly champion change, a leader could eventually rally the organization members to embrace transformation."
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Emerging Standards Of Care, 2008.
A discussion on culture competent care of the Asian-American and Pacific islanders with post traumtic stress disorders.
2,148 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 6 sources, APA, AU$ 97.95
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The paper states that the delivery of culturally competent services to Asian American and other ethnic minority groups is a major concern for mental health officials. The paper comments that as a result there are continual reports of ethnic disparities in the service use of mental health programs. The reports state that the causes are multifactorial, which include the patient, physician and system-level factors, such as trust, cultural competency and knowledge. This paper explores the state of affairs of nurses rendering competent cultural care and addresses post traumatic stress disorder and culturally competent care as related to Asian American and Pacific Islanders in the veteran administration clinical setting.
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Introduction
Scope of the Problem
Cultural Competence as related to Asian American and Pacific Islanders in the Veteran Administration clinical setting.
Definition of Cultural Competence
Issues and Statistic Regarding Culturally Competent Care between Asian and Pacific Islanders
Vulnerabilities, Strengths of Asian Americans, and Pacific Islander in PTSD program
Standards of Cultural Competence relating Asian American and Pacific Islanders
Standards That Are and Are not Met
Outcome and Impacts of Class Standards that have Been Met
Outcome and impacts of Class standards that have not Been Met
Solutions for Deficits
Conclusion
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"As a result of this belief when the children grow up they are expected to care for their parents. As a consequence the Chinese American avoids actions that can lead to shame, because individual actions have implications for and reflect on the whole family. Therefore the disclosure of personal issues outside of the family is a challenging issue for some Chinese Americans, as this could be seen as a betrayal of the family and could bring about family shame. As Akutsu states, Asian Americans as a whole will admit to psychological problems, but would delay all efforts to mental health until their clinical conditions become dire and critical".
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Non-Profit Faith Organizations, 2002.
A look at public and privately funded organizations.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 6 sources, AU$ 167.95
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This paper looks at the system as influenced by President Bush of funding religious organizations to help the poor and the needy within the community.
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Standards of Care, 2008.
This paper looks at the cultural competence of long-term health care as it relates to the Latino population.
1,979 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 7 sources, APA, AU$ 90.95
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In this article, the writer notes that a current positive trend in health care is to establish systems that are open and receptive to cultural diversity. The writer discusses that culturally competent is the designation that is utilized to describe a hospital or other health care facility that answers the needs of a diverse population through services and training that recognizes cultural diversity and helps to guide those individuals through access points, and services to achieve a better outcome. Cultural competence is defined in a number of ways but includes linguistic recognition and training for the region and or service area of the health care facility, religious and social sensitivity to a variety of diverse issues with particular interest in regionally dominant minorities. This work addresses the Latino population and uses the example of a long-term care facility to demonstrate cultural competence in this area.
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"Mutual understanding on both parts is broken down and can create problems of health risk and even emotional and physical safety. This translates to the skilled and certified staff in a long term care facility. When a CNA is unable to convince a patient that restraints are necessary for their safety, and that all their needs will be met if they are restrained, the person may seriously resist restraints to a point of their own peril. Though restraints are an unfortunate aspect of long term care they serve an important role, especially in the case of extreme frailty or dementia. Within the long term care setting restraint is unfortunately essential but often contrary to cultural and personal beliefs, even for those who are of the culturally dominant race, but to someone with limited English skills they can seem like the most offensive and unacceptable form or torture imaginable. Nurses and CNAs recognize that patient must do things to achieve greater health that are contrary to anything they do normally in their own element and yet if the nurse or CAN is unable to communicate this need and its importance to the patient the patient is left at risk of falling and or physically damaging themselves to seek to achieve unrestricted movement, that they are often physically unable to perform."
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Emerging Standards of Care, 2008.
This paper explores cultural competence in health care.
2,005 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 7 sources, APA, AU$ 91.95
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The paper discusses seven mandates that collectively define the designation of culturally competent care. The paper explores the issue of cultural competence and shows how it does not involve merely language but must be applied on a sociocultural level too. The paper describes the need for direct in-house and trained institutional interpreters and for culturally diverse recruitment and hiring.
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"A very responsive and positive current trend in health care is to establish systems that are much more open and receptive to cultural diversity and the particular needs of a culturally diverse regional and patient population. Culturally competent is the designation that is utilized to describe a health care facility (usually a hospital) that answers the needs of a diverse population through services and employee/volunteer training that recognizes cultural diversity assists cultural minority individuals through specific important access points, and services to achieve a better patient outcome, overall."
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Controversy and the Non-Profit Organization, 2006.
An analysis of the activities of non-profit organizations and their advocacy of controversial issues.
1,866 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 14 sources, MLA, AU$ 86.95
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This paper examines various controversial issues and the role non-profit organizations played in their advocacy. A discussion of moral obligation to help the less fortunate is presented, followed by a listing of various issues. Additionally, the role of the non-profits for bringing these issues into the forefront of contemporary awareness is debated.
Introduction
The NGO Controversy
References/Bibliography
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"All major religions of the world implore their followers to help in reducing human suffering. The world has come a long way from the injustices of the past. Slavery, apartheid, racial discrimination would still be in practice if free and conscientious people had not taken up these causes and had not become 'mouthpiece' for the sufferers of these indignities. The racist government of South Africa had to agree to an end to apartheid due to the economic sanctions [4] against the regime. Racial discrimination in United States, the country that proclaims that all men are born equal, required Martin Luther King [5] and his black and white followers to launch a campaign against this social ill. "
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Sylvan Beach Foundation Non-Profit Organization, 2002.
This paper is on the Sylvan Beach Foundation Non-Profit Organization and its success.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 51.95
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It focuses on the achievements and working of a successful non-profitable organization called the Sylvan Beach Foundation, dedicated solely to helping people with developmental disabilities. This paper also concentrates on the structure, functioning, budget and activities of the foundation. It also reviews the law and ordinance under which this foundation operates.
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