Executive Summary This paper investigates the issue of organizational change in a Hispanic community-based nonprofit organization. It provides background information on the organization and its leadership. It discusses the ways a newly appointed entrepreneurial leader introduced change into the organization. This paper discusses the need for a visionary and entrepreneurial leader to transform nonprofit organizations. Finally, it concludes with a discussion of implications and applications and raises questions for future research.
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