Nonprofits turning to flexible labor to cut costs may be hurting themselves. A study of over 7,800 arts organizations found it doesn't improve long-term financial health and can reduce attendance significantly. https://t.co/dq18LfAPWb

Study 3 looks at drivers of adoption. Nonprofits with higher fringe benefits & bigger demand swings use more flexible labor. Stronger finances = more adoption, while larger orgs use less than smaller ones. https://t.co/bJCQyvZ44P. 9/9

This study concludes a three-part project. Study 2 shows that while flexible labor can strengthen nonprofits’ short-term finances by lowering direct labor costs, it has no impact on long-term financial performance, https://t.co/wxpkl9pv94 8/

Practically, we do not advocate for abandoning flexible labor altogether. The findings highlight that nonprofits may need to limit flexible labor use in core activities and reserve it for functions where flexibility does not erode the org’s capacity to create public value. 7/

These results matter for both theory and practice. Theoretically, they extend debates on marketization by showing how efficiency-oriented reforms can backfire when transplanted into the nonprofit context without regard for sector-specific needs and values. 6/

Using panel data (2008–2018) on U.S. non-profits, the findings of fixed effects models show that flexible labor use in nonprofits can undermine operational outcomes, especially when such roles are assigned to core functions critical to mission delivery. 5/

We argue that while flexible labor may promise cost savings and agility, its short-term, transactional nature can misalign with mission-driven service delivery where stability, organization-specific knowledge, and long-term relationships key for success. 4/

We develop a theoretical framework that bridges NPM efficiency logics with the nonprofit sector’s institutional, motivational, and relational contexts. 3/

In this @PMReview_ study https://t.co/AZaCTC64er, we @qiaozhenliu look at one key aspect of marketization: the use of flexible labor (temporary, contract, gig-style roles) in nonprofits and its impact on operational outcomes necessary for mission achievement. 2/

Marketization in public & nonprofit services, driven by NPM thinking, has normalized lean staffing & outsourcing. Efficiency is the promise. But what happens to mission-driven work & public value when the market logic dominates? @ResearchAtKU @KUSPAA 🧵 1/

Exciting news! 🚨 @PFM_Journal is now accepting Public Finance Letters. This an excellent chance to share insights on emerging public finance topics. 📑 Check out the Submission Guidelines and send your papers our way! @SageJournals #PublicFinance #AcademicPublishing

📢 Another Call for Papers! Public Finance & Management (PFM) invites research on decision-making in public admin, finance & banking during fiscal stress & governance reforms. Submit by Aug 31, 2025! 📅🔍 Details & topics: https://t.co/5Hqifcg5Xq #Fiscalstress @SageJournals

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📢 Call for Papers! Public Finance & Management (PFM) invites research on budgeting mechanisms and behaviors. Submit by July 31, 2025! More info: https://t.co/Y4t2kKWxdz #PublicFinance #budgets @SageJournals @PFM_Journal

A fantastic award for a fantastic scholar and colleague @RrrachelKrause @KUSPAA #2024APPAM

Congratulations to my awesome colleague @RrrachelKrause on receiving APPAM’s the World Citizen Prize in Environmental Performance! Proud of you @KUSPAA

Great work by our very own faculty member Joel Mendez! @KUSPAA

We are excited to share that the recording from our late March Lecture is now available! Dr. Charles Stewart shared his research and expertise in a presentation titled, "Miracle or Tragedy? Anticipating the Challenges of Administering the 2024 Election." https://t.co/ZfoyZOL5ih

Public Finance and Management (PFM) Special Issue Call for Papers: Symposium Issue – Application of Blockchain Technology in PFM. Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/BF0oV2YwJg @PFM_Journal Deadline: April 30th, 2024

A timely and exciting new paper from my colleague Chris Koliba @KUSPAA. It's a compelling call for public management scholars and leaders to champion accountability standards vital for liberal democracies.#PublicManagement #LiberalDemocracy #accountability