Grassroots AssociationsSAGE Publications, 2000 M05 11 - 360 páginas This volume explores the world of grassroots organizations and outlines their history while differentiating them from the more familiar paid-staff nonprofit organizations. David Horton Smith, a leading scholar on the nonprofit and voluntary sector, examines the available empirical research on the topic and analyzes the theoretical concepts that have come to define such associations. He affords the reader a complete, detailed description of the nature and characteristics of grassroots organizations, their formation, structure, leadership, life cycle, effectiveness, and their integral role in postmodern societies. |
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David Horton Smith. TABLE 1.1 Elements of the Definition of Grassroots Associations Characteristic of Grassroots ... defining characteristic a . Member benefit versus mixed benefit versus nonmember ( public ) benefit goals ( Smith , 1991 ) ...
David Horton Smith. TABLE 1.1 Elements of the Definition of Grassroots Associations Characteristic of Grassroots ... defining characteristic a . Member benefit versus mixed benefit versus nonmember ( public ) benefit goals ( Smith , 1991 ) ...
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... a simple yet powerful metaphor that would synthesize my critique and also help convince other scholars , professionals , practitioners , and leaders concerned with this sector that many , but not Definitions and Metaphors 13.
... a simple yet powerful metaphor that would synthesize my critique and also help convince other scholars , professionals , practitioners , and leaders concerned with this sector that many , but not Definitions and Metaphors 13.
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... DEFINITIONS My definition of a GA depends crucially on the term voluntary altruism , which this technical part of the chapter attempts to define , among other terms . In any useful theory , one must start with careful definitions of key ...
... DEFINITIONS My definition of a GA depends crucially on the term voluntary altruism , which this technical part of the chapter attempts to define , among other terms . In any useful theory , one must start with careful definitions of key ...
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... Definition My approach here is to begin by defining voluntary altruism . Then I define voluntary action in terms of voluntary altruism . After that , I define both volun- teers and VGs simultaneously , seeing their cumulative activities ...
... Definition My approach here is to begin by defining voluntary altruism . Then I define voluntary action in terms of voluntary altruism . After that , I define both volun- teers and VGs simultaneously , seeing their cumulative activities ...
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... defining service as an action that is intended by the provider - entity to increase , maintain , or enhance the net ... defined as the entity or popula- tion that the provider - entity is trying to help in some way . In sum , altruism in ...
... defining service as an action that is intended by the provider - entity to increase , maintain , or enhance the net ... defined as the entity or popula- tion that the provider - entity is trying to help in some way . In sum , altruism in ...
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The Rest of the Voluntary Nonprofit Sector | 33 |
Part II The Distinctive Nature of Grassroots Associations | 65 |
Introduction | 67 |
Chapter 3 Formational Characteristics | 71 |
Chapter 4 Internal Guidance Systems | 91 |
Chapter 5 Internal Structure | 107 |
Part III Theoretical Paradigms and Conclusions | 213 |
Introduction | 215 |
Chapter 10 FlatEarth Paradigms and a RoundEarth Paradigm Outline | 217 |
The Advent of Homo Voluntas | 243 |
Description of the Largely North American Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action | 263 |
Creating a Local Nonprofit Sampling Frame Including Grassroots Associations An American Example | 267 |
Methodology of the Smith OneSuburb Study | 279 |
References | 283 |
Chapter 6 Internal Processes | 127 |
Chapter 7 Leaders and Environments | 149 |
Chapter 8 Life Cycle Changes | 167 |
Chapter 9 Impact and Effectiveness | 195 |
Index | 321 |
About the Author | 342 |
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