 Jeffrey M. Berry -
American Politics, Political Behavior
Surveying Nonprofits: A Methods Handbook
Jeffrey M. Berry, David F. Arons, Gary D. Bass, Matthew F. Carter
and Kent E. Portney
Synopsis:
Surveying Nonprofits is a methods text for those embarking on a mail
survey of 501(c)(3) nonprofits. It offers a step-by-step guide from
drawing a sample to actually mailing out the questionnaire. There is
substantial coverage of issues such as the Internal Revenue Service’s
990 database, writing survey questions, and working in
academic-practitioner collaborations.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
- Planning the Project
The Genesis of an Idea
Building, Improving
Project Scope
- Which Groups to Survey?
501(c)(3)’s and Tax Deductibility
501(c)(4) Nonprofit Organizations
Other Exclusions
The 990 Data Set
Drawing the Sample
- Acquiring Names and Addresses
Searching
Decision Rules
- Writing the Questionnaire
Converting Ideas into Questions
Vetting Process
Cover Letter and Confidentiality
- Executing the survey
Mailing Logistics
Replacing Bad Addresses
Return rates
- Academic-Practitioner Collaborations
- Conclusion
Bibliography
Appendices
- Questionnaire
- Cover letters
- Phone calling script
- Return rates by week
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