Nonprofit organizations-government partnerships: how the digital era can simplify the process

Abstract

Some government entities utilize nonprofit organizations because of their perceived affordability, quality and flexibility, but the majority of nonprofit organizations apply for government contracts without first evaluating the difficulty of the partnership. This study will explore the effect of E-government on contracted nonprofit organizations. The partnership between government agencies and two nonprofit organizations (Goodwill Industries and the Salvation Army) will be examined through a case study research approach that will provide insights into understanding the issues related to the E-Governance and nonprofit organization-government partnerships. Goodwill Industries and the Salvation Army were chosen for study because each has an established history of participating in nonprofit organization-government partnerships. The theoretical framework for this study is Fulk and DeSanctis 's theory from Articulation of Communication Technology and Organizational Form.