Date of Award
Summer 8-11-2011
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Public Management and Policy
First Advisor
Dr. Dennis R. Young
Second Advisor
Dr. Shena R. Ashley
Third Advisor
Dr. Jennifer J. Clark
Fourth Advisor
Dr. Gregory B. Lewis
Fifth Advisor
Dr. Bruce A. Seaman
Abstract
This dissertation analyzes competition for foundation grants in the nonprofit sector. First, I examine how inter-organization competition and foundation activity in local grants markets affect organization behavior through institutional pressure on (1) firm fundraising expenses, (2) program expense ratios, and (3) revenue diversification. Second, I explore the impacts of nonprofit program expense ratios and fundraising expenses on foundation grantmaking. This analysis focuses on the relative "prices" of donations to competing nonprofit organizations, represented by these expense ratios, and the impact prices have on foundation grant decisions relative to the impact that nonprofit marketing has. Finally, I examine whether greater competition in grants markets increases the importance of program expense ratios and firm marketing behavior for grant selection. Overall, this dissertation contributes to our understanding of organization behavior and foundation influence in grant-seeking markets and competition's role in the distribution of charitable grants.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57709/2853038
Recommended Citation
Faulk, Lewis H., "Nonprofit and Foundation Behavior in Competitive Markets for Grants." Dissertation, Georgia State University, 2011.
doi: https://doi.org/10.57709/2853038