Urban Politics, Governing Nonprofits, and Community Revitalization
- 1 March 1997
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Urban Affairs Review
- Vol. 32 (4), 459-489
- https://doi.org/10.1177/107808749703200402
Abstract
Drawing on work by Schattschneider (1960) and Baumgartner and Jones (1993) and examining governing nonprofits in three U.S. cities, the authors assert that governing nonprofits can provide a platform for restructuring political agendas. They take on roles and responsibilities traditionally reserved for the government, and they forge coalitions among and across groups, organizations, and sectors to address societal problems. These organizations require broad community support, embrace flexible policy agendas, and operate in the public domain. The success of governing nonprofits also lies in their ability to foster positive linkages with the local leadership without becoming completely identified with local authorities.Keywords
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