Wharton Research Scholars Journal
Document Type
Thesis or dissertation
Date of this Version
May 2008
Abstract
A changing nonprofit environment, stronger demands for nonprofit services and an impending leadership deficit has caused the nonprofit sector to place an even greater emphasis on leadership and leadership development. This research examines the changes in the sector and the skills required of leaders to adapt to these changes. Interviews with current nonprofit leaders, aspiring leaders and directors of nonprofit management programs shed light on the trends in leadership development, the challenges and opportunities, and recommendations for the sector. Aspiring nonprofit leaders, universities and nonprofit organizations can all play a role in ensuring the future success of the nonprofit sector by developing quality leaders.
Keywords
nonprofits, leadership, trends, business education, career development
Date Posted: 10 October 2008
This document has been peer reviewed.
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