Understanding Conflict in Multisite Nonprofit Organizations

Due to distance, Multisite Nonprofit Organizations (MNOs) experience conflicts that differentiate them from organizations with only a single site. Through a qualitative analysis of interviews with 25 professionals and volunteers in a national disease-specific nonprofit, in this study I explore the...

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Main Author: Seth Meyer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Midwest Public Affairs Conference 2021-04-01
Series:Journal of Public and Nonprofit Affairs
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Online Access:https://www.jpna.org/index.php/jpna/article/view/363
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description Due to distance, Multisite Nonprofit Organizations (MNOs) experience conflicts that differentiate them from organizations with only a single site. Through a qualitative analysis of interviews with 25 professionals and volunteers in a national disease-specific nonprofit, in this study I explore the conflicts that arise between headquarters and affiliate offices in MNOs. The findings reveal that some conflicts are likely unique to this particular type of nonprofit. However, other conflicts are likely representative of those experienced in MNOs more broadly. I, therefore, propose strategies for managing these conflicts.
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spelling doaj.art-8a35563c9cb24cca924c0656f86aa9592022-12-22T02:17:45ZengMidwest Public Affairs ConferenceJournal of Public and Nonprofit Affairs2381-37172021-04-017110.20899/jpna.7.1.108-128Understanding Conflict in Multisite Nonprofit OrganizationsSeth Meyer0Bridgewater State University Due to distance, Multisite Nonprofit Organizations (MNOs) experience conflicts that differentiate them from organizations with only a single site. Through a qualitative analysis of interviews with 25 professionals and volunteers in a national disease-specific nonprofit, in this study I explore the conflicts that arise between headquarters and affiliate offices in MNOs. The findings reveal that some conflicts are likely unique to this particular type of nonprofit. However, other conflicts are likely representative of those experienced in MNOs more broadly. I, therefore, propose strategies for managing these conflicts. https://www.jpna.org/index.php/jpna/article/view/363Nonprofit OrganizationsConflictOrganizational BehaviorMultisite Nonprofit Organizations
spellingShingle Seth Meyer
Understanding Conflict in Multisite Nonprofit Organizations
Journal of Public and Nonprofit Affairs
Nonprofit Organizations
Conflict
Organizational Behavior
Multisite Nonprofit Organizations
title Understanding Conflict in Multisite Nonprofit Organizations
title_full Understanding Conflict in Multisite Nonprofit Organizations
title_fullStr Understanding Conflict in Multisite Nonprofit Organizations
title_full_unstemmed Understanding Conflict in Multisite Nonprofit Organizations
title_short Understanding Conflict in Multisite Nonprofit Organizations
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topic Nonprofit Organizations
Conflict
Organizational Behavior
Multisite Nonprofit Organizations
url https://www.jpna.org/index.php/jpna/article/view/363
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