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A number of HOD students have written their PhD dissertations on various topics of interest to those working with nonprofit organizations. The following dissertation listing is an alphabetical listing of authors by year.

2005-2003 | 2002-2001 | 2000-1999 | 1998-1997 | 1996-1995 | Pre-1995

2005 - 2003

The transition experience of retired professionals from for-profit organizations to employment in non-profit organizations. Camp, Ruth Ann, PhD , Fielding Graduate University, 2005. 151 pages, UMI publication number AAT 3166416
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Preventing Mautam: Participatory action research and phenomenology at work to avoid rat-induced famine in Mizoram, India. Grossman, Valerie, PhD , Fielding Graduate University, 2005. 288 pages, UMI publication number AAT 3158285
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'There's no back seat here': A narrative case study of what influences parent stakeholder participation on a school engaged on educational reform. Armstrong, Katharine Madeline, PhD, Fielding Graduate University, 2004. 208 pages. UMI publication number AAT 3132460  Citation + Abstract

From conflict to collaboration: Experiences of multiparty policy-level stakeholder situations . Jones, Helen Marie, PhD, Fielding Graduate University, 2003, 331 pages AAT 3077546 Citation + Abstract

Eros and transformation: Exploring love in intentional friendship circles . Milliken, Weston Freeman, PhD, Fielding Graduate University, 2003, 371 pages AAT 3106744 Citation + Abstract

The age of outrage: The role of emotional and organizational factors on protest policing and political opportunity frames . Sopow, Eli Lawrence, PhD, Fielding Graduate University, 2003, 183 pages AAT 3117881 Citation + Abstract

The characteristics of the organization culture of six effective substance abuse programs: An exploratory study by Walton, Judith Patricia, PhD Fielding Graduate University, 2003, 149 pages AAT 3082491 Citation + Abstract  

How can action research help a nonprofit develop and position itself to become more viable and relevant by Webber, James B., PhD Fielding Graduate University, 2003, 200 pages AAT 3080221 Citation + Abstract

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2002 - 2001

A social history of healthcare paradigms. Bullens, Denison K., Jr., PhD. Fielding Graduate University, 2002, 264 pages AAT 3046354 Citation + Abstract

Leadership practices of project scientists at the United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Day, Stacey Angela, PhD. Fielding Graduate University, 2002, 157 pages AAT 3077555 Citation + Abstract

Maximizing donor value: Key satisfaction drivers for major donors to nonprofit organizations by Johnston, Larry Fred, PhD Fielding Graduate University, 2002, 211 pages AAT 3059656 Citation + Abstract

The War on Drugs: Metaphor and public policy implementation (George H. W. Bush). Nobles, David Meritt, PhD, Fielding Graduate University, 2002, 192 pages AAT 3072263 Citation + Abstract

Lure of the past, promise for the future: A study of community. Adams, Nancy Leigh, PhD Fielding Graduate University, 2001, 177 pages, Apr 2001 AAT 9993407 Citation + Abstract

From 'making do' to established service, the development of health care interpreter services in Canada and the United States of America : A grounded theory study of health organization change and the growth of a new profession. Agger-Gupta, Niels, PhD., Fielding Graduate University, 2001, 227 pages AAT 3013068 Citation + Abstract

Higher education organizational systems: A comparative perspective by Breen, Patricia A., PhD Fielding Graduate University, 2001, 149 pages AAT 3006957 Citation + Abstract  

Laboring in leadership: Chief executives, external consultants, internal consultants, and scholars describe role and leadership by Horne, Michael, PhD Fielding Graduate University, 2001, 178 pages AAT 3002464 Citation + Abstract  

Becoming a grantmaker: Learning the craft of grantmaking. A grounded theory study. Mayer, Kristina Lynn, EdD, Fielding Graduate University, 2001, 125 pages AAT 3032092 Citation + Abstract

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2000 - 1999

Developmental processes and structures requisite to the integration of spirituality and work by Acker, Kimberlee, PhD Fielding Graduate University, 2000, 144 pages AAT 9961549 Citation + Abstract  

Improving the implementation of disaster management policy through public-private partnerships. Martin, Ervin Paul, PhD, Fielding Graduate University, 1999, 248 pages AAT 9952401 Citation + Abstract

Board-executive relations in the context of organization transformation: Two case studies by Ammarell, Natalie, PhD Fielding Graduate University, 1999, 302 pages AAT 9932729 Citation + Abstract

Understanding the experience of large group processes: How do people participate collaboratively in creating a vision for their common future? Finnerty, Madeline Frances, PhD, Fielding Graduate University, 1999, 177 pages AAT 9944055 Citation + Abstract

Internet distance learning and one-to-one tutoring: A reconceptualized approach for youth at-risk of dropping out by Smith, Sabra Ronee, EdD Fielding Graduate University, 1999, 177 pages AAT 9952403 Citation + Abstract

Defining the new heroes: Narratives of extraordinary leaders in socially responsible businesses . Wildflower, Leni Zeiger, PhD, Fielding Graduate University, 1999, 183 pages AAT 9914695 Citation + Abstract

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1998 - 1997

Exploration of physician roles and related competencies across health care market stages by Gill, Sandra Lee, PhD Fielding Graduate University, 1998, 184 pages AAT 9944532 Citation + Abstract

In the shadow of the sacred mountain: The intersection of technology and community development: An ethnographic case study of creating a community network in Taos, New Mexico . Strickland, Cyd, PhD, Fielding Graduate University, 1998, 300 pages AAT 9914694 Citation + Abstract

Public anger: Its origins and evolution in environmental (water quality) issues and policy. Bonner, Linda Hanifin, PhD. Fielding Graduate University, 1997, 175 pages AAT 9830387 Citation + Abstract

Bridging of differences in dialogic democracy . Elliott, Janice Marilyn, PhD. Fielding Graduate University, 1997, 272 pages AAT 9811586 Citation + Abstract

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1996 - 1995

Levelling the playing field: How citizen advocacy groups influence corporate behaviour. Bliss, Tamara Judith, PhD Fielding Graduate University, 1996, 395 pages AAT 9705483 Citation + Abstract

Intracultural differences: A differentiation culture study by Moran, Mary Jo, PhD Fielding Graduate University, 1996, 285 pages AAT 9710870 Citation + Abstract

Reinventing science through agricultural participatory research . Rusmore, Barbara R., PhD, Fielding Graduate University, 1996, 206 pages AAT 9729110 Citation + Abstract

In search of a road map of change in nonprofit organizations: Two case studies in action research in Israeli NPOs by Hagi-Niv, Eva, PhD Fielding Graduate University, 1995, 334 pages AAT 9626957 Citation + Abstract  

Pre-1995

The existence of coercion in corporate voluntarism: An exploratory study by Levang, Elizabeth, PhD Fielding Graduate University, 1991, 256 pages AAT 9132202 Citation + Abstract

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