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Paths for improving non-profit impact on society: lessons from government–non-profit relationships in Brazil

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  • Marcelo Marchesini da Costa

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How can non-profit organisations achieve their intended impact on society? This article analyses factors that influence non-profit action in two key situations: when these organisations work autonomously from the government, and when they work in collaboration with the government. Based on interviews with experienced non-profit leaders in Brazil, the article presents typical paths for success and common reasons for failure in achieving non-profits’ intended outcomes. Organisational, relational and contextual factors influence non-profit action, leading to different outcomes. Brazilian non-profits provide lessons for non-profit action in developing countries contexts that experience cycles of political and economic instability.

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  • Marcelo Marchesini da Costa, 2019. "Paths for improving non-profit impact on society: lessons from government–non-profit relationships in Brazil," Development in Practice, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 29(3), pages 300-313, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:cdipxx:v:29:y:2019:i:3:p:300-313
    DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2018.1546826
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