Nonprofit Capacity and Social Performance: Mapping the Field and Future Directions

This academic article maps the current landscape of nonprofit capacity and its influence on social performance, proposing future research directions. It examines various dimensions of organizational capacity, including financial, human, and programmatic, and their correlation with achieving social impact. The authors synthesize existing literature and identify gaps, highlighting the need for a holistic understanding of how nonprofits can build and leverage their capabilities to enhance effectiveness and sustainability in the pursuit of their missions.