Research Reports from the Department of Operations
Document Type
Report
Publication Date
1-25-1990
Abstract
The not-for-profit sector encompasses a diverse range of organizations, from large entities like the American Red Cross to small neighborhood associations, collectively representing the third largest economic sector and employing as many civilians as the federal government and all 50 states combined. This sector, influenced by privatization trends under the Reagan administration, necessitates a deeper understanding of the roles and functions of its managers. Existing literature highlights the importance of systematic taxonomies for classifying the functions, structures, and characteristics of nonprofit organizations. These frameworks assist educators, policymakers, and practitioners in comprehensively analyzing the sector, from identifying operational profiles to refining marketing strategies. Moreover, they enable data-driven decision-making for resource allocation, fundraising, and service planning. This study underscores the potential of such taxonomies to provide a unified approach for understanding and managing the complexities of the nonprofit landscape.
Keywords
Operations research, Nonprofit organizations--Classification, Privatization--United States, Human services--United States
Publication Title
Technical Memorandums from the Department of Operations, School of Management, Case Western Reserve University
Issue
Technical memorandum no. 647
Rights
This work is in the public domain and may be freely downloaded for personal or academic use
Recommended Citation
Reisman, Arnold, "Toward a Generic Taxonomy of the Not-For-Profits, Not-For-Profit Managers, and Not-For-Profit Managerial Functions" (1990). Research Reports from the Department of Operations. 601.
https://commons.case.edu/wsom-ops-reports/601
