Instructions

For the signature assignment, choose a nonprofit organization that you are familiar with or would like to learn more about. Based on your chosen nonprofit organization, research, explore, and a case study in which you report on the following:

1. Discuss the history of the nonprofit

2. Discuss legal and policy issues that have impacted this nonprofit

3. Discuss how the recent recession impacted the nonprofit and its current state

4. Using one of the social theory models discussed in the text, compare and contrast the nonprofit using the chosen model

5. Research and evaluate the future of the nonprofit organization

Support your paper with a minimum of seven (7) scholarly resources. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources, including older articles, may be included.

Length: 10-12 pages not including title and reference pages

For additional information on the grading requirements of this assignment, please review the Signature Assignment rubric located in the Books and Resources area of this week.

Your case study should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts that are presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards. Be sure to adhere to the Northcentral University’s Academic Integrity Policy.