ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses some important differences in human resource management (HRM) for nonprofits; the rights of nonprofits given their status as voluntary associations, permission to discriminate on the basis of religion, collective bargaining and labor relations, and the rights and responsibilities of nonprofit organizations in the management of volunteers. Another important characteristic of nonprofit organizations is their local orientation. Most social service agencies, schools, libraries, hospitals, museums, theaters, advocacy groups, foundations, clubs, and other common types of nonprofit organizations focus primarily on local constituencies and local issues. Even nonprofits linked with national organizations such as the American Red Cross are coordinated and run through local chapters with substantial local discretion. Nonprofit organizations have been at the forefront of many HRM issues such as developing fair employment practices, the hiring and promotion of women and minorities, and providing domestic partnerships benefits to their employees.
