Capacity and Impact of Nonprofits in Rural Communities Addressing Social, Economic, and Racial Inequities

Dear Colleagues,

Nonprofits in rural communities serve as safety nets for addressing pervasive social, economic, and racial inequities. Their leadership and innovation are stimulating change and growth in rural areas across the world; however, the empirical discussion of rural nonprofit impact and their organizational capacity to serve is minimal. To that end, this Special Issue of Societies invites original and conceptual articles examining nonprofits’ roles in social, economic, and racial inequities in rural communities. Innovative strategies and case studies of rural nonprofit impact, as well as capacity issues and solutions, are especially encouraged. Articles may focus on any rural or remote area internationally, although it is suggested that authors provide contextual descriptions of their rural communities of study. Book reviews on the same topics are also welcome.

To that end, this Special Issue of Societies invites original and conceptual articles examining nonprofits’ roles in undertaking social, economic, and racial inequities in rural communities.

Prof. Dr. Jayme E. Walters
Prof. Dr. Stephen V. McGarity
Guest Editors

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