Human resource management in the nonprofit sector : passion purpose and professionalism This impressive book assembles the latest research findings and thinking on the management of voluntary nonprofit sector organizations and the effective utilization of both paid staff and volunteers. The authors expertly look into the challenges faced by this sector and the growing role that it plays in society. They review HRM in the voluntary sector and discuss the challenges of bringing about best practices as well as suggesting how to improve leadership of voluntary nonprofit organizations. Non profit organizations serve several useful purposes in society and exist in every country in the world. Like organizations in other sectors non profit organizations now have to do more with less. This book indicates the ways in which human resource management policies and practices can improve the effectiveness of non profit organizations. The authors consider the roles played by non profit organizations in effective leadership and its development developing the non profit brand enhancing learning and skills development of both paid staff and volunteers and encouraging and supporting organizational change. They also examine how university based education programs are developing talent in the non profit sector. ‘This volume addresses several important topics that influence HRM in the nonprofit sector. By providing rich context and linking research to practice it creates a foundation for those interested in advancing the art and science of human resources in voluntary organizations.’ (Gary R. Kirk Virginia Tech US).