Journal of Nonprofit Education and Leadership

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Nonprofit Education and Leadership (JNEL) publishes quality manuscripts to disseminate the latest knowledge related to nonprofit education and leadership to help develop theory and practice.

The journal seeks quantitative and/or qualitative research findings; conceptual or theoretical discussions; or program best practices.

Relevant topic areas (centered on nonprofit education and leadership) for the journal include, but are not limited to: nonprofit governance, fundraising, volunteer management, operations, legal framework, philanthropy, program planning, implementation and evaluation, and financial management.

JNEL is published four times (online and print) a year by Sagamore-Venture Publishing.

JNEL is officially endorsed by: Nonprofit Academics Centers Council (NACC), Alliance for Nonprofit Management, and the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance, and is published in partnership with the Western Kentucky University Research Foundation, Inc.

The journal provides a forum for authors interested in nonprofit education and nonprofit leadership to exchange information via quality, peer-reviewed articles.

This exchange is designed to advance theory and improve practice.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.2
2024	0.20

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.175

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	5

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	22766

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	27

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Arts and Humanities, Business, Management and Accounting and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Using eService-Learning to Practice Technical Writing Skills for Emerging Nonprofit Professionals

  Citation: 9

  Authors: Del

• Should I Stay or Should I Go?: Investigating Nonprofit Sector Commitment Among Nonprofit Education Alumni

  Citation: 6

  Authors: Marlene, Amanda Janis, Kerry

• “Don’t Harass the Staff” Volunteer Satisfaction and Organizational Interpersonal Culture in Animal Shelters

  Citation: 6

  Authors: Laura A., Jacquelyn

• Undergraduate Nonprofit Education: Between Institutionalization and Recruitment

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Carol, Norman, Tyrone, Roseanne, Peter, Michelle

• Revisioning: African-American Women and Nonprofit Leadership

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Donovan, Karen

• Teaching Civic Engagement Through Student Philanthropy: Theories and Best Practices for Transformative Learning

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Morgan, Cynthia

• Wrestling With Wicked Problems? The Value of Business Plan Competitions to Social Entrepreneurship Education

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Simon, Artur, Michael James

• Service Learning in an Undergraduate Volunteer Management Course: A Comprehensive Learning Outcome Assessment Model

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Laura, Hee Soun

• Mapping the Field of Nonprofit Management and Philanthropic Studies in Canada: Cross-Country Comparison of Curricular Offerings

  Citation: 2

  Authors: Roseanne, Marty, Terence

• Identifying the Characteristics and Competencies Executive Directors Need to Lead Human Service Organizations in Today’s Operating Environment: What Boards Need to Know for Succession Planning

  Citation: 2

  Authors: Trevor, Barbara

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