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Research to Practice: How Cross-Sector Partnerships Lead to Stronger Volunteer Programs
An article recently published in Nonprofit Management and Leadership, “Structures, Challenges, and Successes of Volunteer Programs Co-managed by Nonprofit and Public Organizations,” takes a close look at successful cross-sector partnerships…
Senior Justice: Elder Courts
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the population of Americans age 65 and over is projected to double to approximately 83.7 million people by 2050. The surge of this age…
Performance and Structure
The responsibility of managers – perhaps the most important responsibility – is to ensure and improve both individual and organizational performance. There are many ways to improve performance. One often…
A Reflection on Political Change and the Road Forward
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Ben Tafoya November 22, 2016 As I reflect upon…
The Role of Volunteers in Public Service Delivery
The engagement of volunteer resources is largely done in a haphazard manner. There is a lack of understanding about the tremendous contributions and self-sacrifice made by volunteers.…
Social Infrastructure and Community Well-Being
In the past, the urban planning and development of city communities have largely focused on “hard" infrastructures. But as city communities across the nation begin to experience increased population growth,…
The American Dream Moves Downtown
The challenge for communities is to make downtowns more attractive and more livable. Government planners at the state and local levels need to advocate for changes that will benefit downtown…
Public Participation and Public Interest
In the beginning of the republic, there was the United States Constitution which vested all legislative powers in the Congress. Government was small, its scope was limited, and the people’s…
Rebuilding Trust between Congress and Executive Branch: A Matter of Public Health Emergency Preparedness
When Zika first emerged as a prominent issue, federal officials were already calling upon Congress to take the threat seriously. Public statements stressed the situation was “urgent.” Members of Congress,…
We Are a Nation of Laws
Many commentators claim we are becoming a lawless nation. You can see that by doing a Google search of, “Is America becoming a lawless nation?” There are entries going back…
Changing Focus for Service Delivery
Public administration has seen several shifts in service delivery since the time of Max Weber’s traditional bureaucratic model. Max Weber’s description of bureaucracy is that of an organization that is…