Board Performance and Governance in Small Not-for-Profits: Report for Participants

13 Pages Posted: 6 Apr 2022

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Nonna Martinov-Bennie

Macquarie University - Faculty of Business and Economics; Macquarie University, Macquarie Business School

David Gilchrist

The University of Western Australia - UWA Business School

Dale Tweedie

Macquarie University, Macquarie Business School

Date Written: March 24, 2022

Abstract

This study explores governance challenges in small not-for-profits (NFP), and identifies resources and potential strategies to address these challenges. The study’s primary motivation is that while all organisations need effective governance, small NFPs receive less governance research and resources than their circumstances and social contribution warrant. This study reviewed existing governance resources, and conducted several geographically dispersed focus groups with directors and CEOs of small NFPs (less than $10 million revenue). While the study found little research and guidance specific to small NFP governance, it also found evidence small NFPs face distinctive governance challenges.

Keywords: Not-for-profit, Nonprofit, Charities

Suggested Citation

Martinov-Bennie, Nonna and Gilchrist, David and Tweedie, Dale, Board Performance and Governance in Small Not-for-Profits: Report for Participants (March 24, 2022). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=4065286 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4065286

Nonna Martinov-Bennie

Macquarie University - Faculty of Business and Economics ( email )

Sydney, New South Wales 2109
Australia

Macquarie University, Macquarie Business School ( email )

New South Wales 2109
Australia

David Gilchrist (Contact Author)

The University of Western Australia - UWA Business School ( email )

Crawley, Western Australia 6009
Australia

Dale Tweedie

Macquarie University, Macquarie Business School ( email )

New South Wales 2109
Australia

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