The Business of the Public Sector
Volume 30 • Winter 2010 The business of the public sector he public sector is changing fast. Transparency and survey also reported that such coursework had increased T accountability are demanded everyplace, at the same dramatically in the last few years. T time the need for more services is rising against a background of deep budget cuts. Professional, adaptable, knowl- Nonprofit-focused graduate programs exist in over 100 schools edgeable leadership and management are imperative to meet in the United States. A variety of degree programs are now such challenges. Is a different set of leadership qualifications offered, including masters of public administration, public needed in this new environment to ensure the health and viability policy and social work. of the public sector? According to one headhunter, job-seekers with these degrees Historically, most nonprofit organizations were created by are increasingly attractive to public service groups. Laura people driven by a mission: feed children, provide health care, Gassner Otting, founder of the executive search firm Nonprofit teach English to immigrants, protect the environment, foster Professionals Advisory Group, said in an online MBA recruit- appreciation for arts. Business savvy and degrees in manage- ment platform, (CareerMee.com): “Nonprofits are focused now ment were not common among the pioneers, leaders or staff more than ever on recruiting candidates with demonstrated members. While this still holds true in the majority of nonprofit experience and skills in accountability, earned income revenue agencies, a growing pattern is apparent where employers and generation, traditional fund-raising, and mergers/consolida- agencies look for higher education in management skills.
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