Charity, philanthropy, public service, or enterprise: what are the big questions of nonprofit management today?

This article delves into fundamental questions facing nonprofit management, exploring the blurred lines between charity, philanthropy, public service, and enterprise. It discusses the conceptual categorization of the "third sector" and the economic concerns defining nonprofit law. The author also examines the growing trend of social entrepreneurship and the increasing pressure for nonprofits to adopt business-like approaches. A key question posed is whether, in this entrepreneurial landscape, there will remain a place for non-incentive based philanthropic activities.