This paper explores the impact of social capital—measured by social trust and social
networks—on individual charitable giving to religious and secular organizations. Using …

This article applies network theory to consider the effects of neighborhood council reform on
city governance in Los Angeles. The authors argue that neighborhood councils have the …

With faith in government waning, cultural diversity spiraling, and fiscal stress straining the
ability of policy makers to address the policy challenges accompanying these developments …

This study examines the perceived effectiveness of neighborhood councils (NCs) in Los
Angeles, a government-sanctioned and financed institutional innovation in urban …

The author introduces his own and, to a different extent, society's identity crisis in the context
of the real estate market crash. Through personal reflection and analysis of federal policies …

Understanding how civic associations shape individuals' understanding of and participation
in local political affairs requires a focus on the structural and affective networks engendered …

Volunteering is an invaluable resource and practice that connects people to much-needed
services. Current research is limited on the practices and perspectives of African American …

From this analysis, we draw lessons for practice and future research regarding the
challenges and necessary innovations to support citizen engagement in global cities. For …

Purpose. This study explores the impacts of using a governance structure to increase public
participation in the local policy development process in a large urban metropolitan area …

With shrinking public funding and fierce competition for government grants, nonprofit
organizations are forced to diversify their funding sources and rely more on charitable gifts …