Research Paper

You are asked to: select one nonprofit organization, research the organization, developing an understanding of what it does and how it does it. Then, apply at least one of the theoretical perspectives from Tremblay-Boire & Prakash (legitimacy or stakeholder) to the selected organization.

Your paper must be in APA format include the following elements:

• Your paper must include cover page, reference page and corresponding headings.
• Introduction to the nonprofit organization, including its mission/purpose, structure, functioning, and key constituents and stakeholders
• Description of needs/trends to which it is responding
• Discussion of Tremblay-Boire & Prakash’s perspectives and how they help make sense of the organization model and its adaptation to trends
• Lessons you have learned from the application of various theoretical perspectives that can be transported and applied to your organization
• Conclusion

Paper Requirements:

• Length of paper 3-5 pages not including the title or reference page.
• Use 3-5 scholarly references to support your research and arguments. Must be published within the last 5-7 years.
• This is a scholarly paper that should be based on research, not just on personal opinions and experiences.
• Submit (upload) as a Word document in the assignment area
• Be sure your paper is in correct APA style (6th ed.), and there are no grammar or spelling errors. Please refer to your APA manual or see http://rasmussen.libanswers.com/faq/32858 (Links to an external site.) (Links to an external site.) for how to properly cite webinars within your paper (in-text) and reference list.
• Every assignment must include the FCE title page (found in APA/Writing Resources) and a reference list in APA form and style.
• This must be a professional looking paper to receive full credit. This assignment will be worth 20 points) of your grade.