PROED 514 - Future of the Nonprofit Sector

There are many forces that shape our economy, and the nonprofit sector's role within it. Within the economic framework of the three failures (market, government, and contract failure) theory, we will discuss how variables of baby boomers, millennials, technology, irreligiousness, donor-advised funds, globalization, and professionalization are blurring the borders between the state, market, and nonprofit sectors. As the sectors blur, collaborative commons increase and capitalism decreases. Access is more important than ownership and self-interest will be tempered by the draw of common interest. Come discover what this will mean for your career.