Response to Samatha:
Samantha gives a clear definition of the organizational models that have been adopted by the American non-profit sector. There is the economic model and the voluntary spirit model. The economic model insists on treating the nonprofit organizations as private business sectors while the other model takes the grassroots approach of placing emphasis on participation and membership (Brainard & Siplon, 2004).
The economic model is further explained to have gained prominence in the recent times leading to the marketization of the nonprofit sector. Basically, nonprofit organizations running on this model seek funds to be able to produce and deliver their products and services. The voluntary spirit model is also expounded upon further with emphasis placed on philanthropy. These organizations are defined by social interaction. The members herein build connections and purpose through interacting with others. They donate funds and at the same time engage in volunteer work drawing their guiding principles from Christian teachings and social values. For instance, there are several principles that surround giving, but the most common is that it should be a cheerful experience thus volunteering.
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Samantha attempts to offer several explanations as to why the former model has gained prominence in the American nonprofit sector. Statistics indicate that the nonprofit sector has managed to contribute to 10% of the labor force and as such government support in this area has increased. These organizations are making the transition so as to meet the demand for jobs and that of providing services. Since the nonprofit organization is used to address a market failure, this analysis is correct (Worth, 2017).
The Bible extols the value of helping others and provides the basis on which most nonprofit organizations are built In Philippians 2; 4 "Let each of you look not only to his own interests but also to the interests of others." This should be so for all individuals. It is nice to look into the needs of others.
References
Brainard, L. A., & Siplon, P. D. (2004). Toward Nonprofit Organizational Reform in the Voluntary Spirit: Lessons from the Internet. Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly , 33(3), 435-457. doi:10.1177/0899764004266021
Worth, M. J. (2017). Nonprofit Management: Principles and Practice . London: Sage Populations.
The Holy Bible NLT. (1996). Wheaton Ill: Tyndale House Publishers Inc.
Response to Sabrina:
Sabrina recognizes the existence of two contrasting models that are used to run nonprofit organizations. These are the economic model and the voluntary model. The response looks into how these models can be used in social media (Brainard & Siplon, 2004). The economic model emphasizes on business like models, hence it has staff members who are usually used to design the programs that the organization shall be engaged in. Social media can be used to screen the employees so as to gauge those who qualify within the standards of the organization. Social media can also be used to find job-seeking applicants while at the same time can be used to market the programs it offers to the general public. According to research, the economic model is built on liberal principles that allow it to make use of the internet effectively as compared to the latter model that is built on giving and participation. It would be viewed in a bad light if voluntary spirit based organizations took advantage of social media.
The contrast between these models is made quite clear in that the beneficiaries in the voluntary based organizations are the people in need whereas, in the economic based organization, all parties win. The company generates money to enrich the owners whose donations are used to fund operations and pay staff (Worth, 2017).
There is also the recognition of a group of upcoming organizations that are combining both models. These hybrid organizations work as business centers while at the same time engage the grassroots in encouraging participation and membership. These organizations combine only the best practices from both models and incorporate them into their structures to create unique identities.
Nonprofit organizations are meant to serve a need in the community as commissioned by the Bible, Deuteronomy 15:10-11 “You shall give to him freely, and your heart shall not be grudging when you give to him, because for this the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in all that you undertake. For there will never cease to be poor in the land. Therefore I command you, you shall open wide your hand to your brother, to the needy and the poor, in your land." These organizations are modeled to serve market failures and felt needs in accordance with Christian teachings.
References
Brainard, L. A., & Siplon, P. D. (2004). Toward Nonprofit Organizational Reform in the Voluntary Spirit: Lessons from the Internet. Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly , 33(3), 435-457. doi:10.1177/0899764004266021
Worth, M. J. (2017). Nonprofit Management: Principles and Practice . London: Sage Populations.
The Holy Bible NLT. (1996). Wheaton Ill: Tyndale House Publishers Inc.
