Nonprofit Management Case Study

In dealing with ethical dilemmas, nonprofit managers face a whole host of challenges that defy a simple choice between right and wrong. When there is no obvious way of prioritizing responsibility, resolutions of such dilemmas require careful consideration when looking at ethical options. It is critical that decisions serve not only to the immediate problem, but also align with the organization’s mission, values, and ethical code. Recently, my fiancé was involved in an ethical dilemma at her nonprofit organization. In this particular instance, the charity received a donation of highly sought after season football tickets, under the pretense that the season tickets would be offered to the general public, in an attempt to raise awareness for

(2016) With a massive debt, it would stand to reason that nonprofit funding would certainly be cut. Unfortunately, sometimes there are no other options available, and the nonprofit is put in the position where they are ultimately forced to cut their programs and services. This not only impacts the organization itself, but it also has a direct impact on the citizens in the local community that rely on the programs and services. This paper will examine the relevance of funding challenges to nonprofit management, the barriers that could affect change in the challenge, and, finally, how managers can overcome the challenges and

While the majority of non-profit leaders, staff and volunteers are individuals of high moral character, it is possible they may act in an unethical manner. Individuals can make bad choices simply because they are unaware of the ethical complexities of their actions, and not out of maliciousness. Over the years, my fiancé has observed several additional situations of ethical dilemmas related to funding in non-profit management. These dilemmas are issues that all nonprofit leaders, governing boards, and donors should be aware of; they can occur at any moment. Having a sense of awareness of potential ethical dilemmas can be a significant step towards preventing unethical behavior.
Tainted money- is the conflict between an organization 's values and the source of the donated funds. For example, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) would not accept money from Bud Light. This is because the company profits from the sale of alcohol and alcohol use is at the core of what the MADD organization stands for. However, a flower shop, or even another non-profit, may have no problem with accepting a donation from the same sponsor. An organization 's values should always be the top priority, and the should never