This article proposes a research program with two goals:(a) to support nonprofit leaders to
productively engage evaluation and (b) to advance a meso-level theory of nonprofit …

Against the bleak backdrop of pressing issues in today's world, civil societies remain vibrant,
animated by people's belief that they should and can solve such issues and build a better …

This chapter reflects on the civility of civil society and the ignorance of normativity in civil
society research. The meanings assigned to “civility” vary widely in the literature, but two …

This dissertation is premised on the need for transformative social change and investigates
a proposed mechanism through which support for such change could develop. Specifically …

This qualitative multi-case study aimed to explore how pandemic-related disruptions in
American local government inspired innovations in municipal public meetings. Municipal …

In Canada, staggering rates of household food insecurity are emblematic of broader issues,
such as systemic discrimination, poverty, and a global, capitalist food system. The means to …