Governance Mechanisms Fostering a Legitimate Representation in Nonprofit Organizations

Sara Moggi, Alessandro Zardini, Gina Rossi and Chiara Leardini

International Journal of Public Administration, 2022, vol. 45, issue 15, 1081-1091

Abstract: A sound governance fosters the capacity of a nonprofit to meet the needs of the community by allowing local stakeholders to be represented on boards and to participate in decision-making through different mechanisms. This study explores the possible combinations of these mechanisms that lead to a high capability of acting for the community (substantive representation). To achieve this aim, a fuzzy set Qualitative Comparative Analysis is developed to analyze a group of grant-making foundations located in Italy. The results show that a high involvement of community representatives in organizational activities, a board that is largely rooted in the territory because of the residence of board members and a strong perception that the nonprofit is a legitimate representative of the community are necessary conditions associated with high levels of substantive representation.

Date: 2022
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DOI: 10.1080/01900692.2021.1947320

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