ABSTRACT
By the end of this chapter, students will be able to:
Identify and describe key demographic shifts underway in America, explaining the implications of these trends for the nonprofit sector
Identify sources of fiscal stress and reasons for uncertainty in government spending, and describe how these factors affect nonprofit organizations
Describe some public concerns with regard to nonprofit transparency and accountability
Explain how increased market competition and pressures for performance may constrain the nonprofit sector in the future
Identify some of the factors contributing to a blurring of sector boundaries and future implications of this trend for nonprofits
Speculate about some of the ways technology and social media may shape the nonprofit organizations in the future
