The Nonprofit sector is a major aspect of the US economy, encompassing over ten percent of private employment and accounting for around six percent of GDP
This book provides a comprehensive, authoritative overview of the US non-profit sector, as well as global comparative perspectives provided by authors with international expertise and recognition
Pedagogical features to support students include learning objectives, key concepts, review questions, and recommendations for further reading in every chapter
The over-arching introduction provided by this book is unique, with other textbooks focusing on specific areas such as the voluntary sector, or social enterprise