Resource centers for socially oriented non-profit organizations: theory and practice of regional support

Nowadays resource centers for socially oriented non-profit organizations may be considered as a driver for the territorial development. However, government support often remains the key element for its functioning. The purpose of this work is to design proposals for improving measures of state support for the activities of resource centers based on a study of the experience of the Russian regions. Statistical data from the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia, the authorities of the regions of the Ural Federal District, on the volume of state support provided to resource centers were studied. Descriptive methods, and analysis of current legislation were applied. It should be noted that regions have accumulated different experiences in providing government support measures to resource centers. The author's proposals for improving measures of state support for the work of resource centers include the certification of resource centers, providing financial support on a long-term basis, and mandatory assessment of the effectiveness of support measures provided by authorities. Results of this research may have practical significance for the authorities of regions of the Russian Federation and representatives of the non-profit sector. 

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