In search of Utopia: An analysis of non-profit web pages
This research explores the practical application of a widely held, utopian belief that the Internet remains a strong democratizing tool because of its inherent interactive capabilities. Through an analysis of 70 non-profit Web pages, this study examines how these organizations utilize the Internet as a deliberative public sphere; an opportunity for activism; an avenue for advertising and fundraising revenue; a space for marginalized voices; an interconnected, instantaneous portal for information; and as a medium to bolster organizational accountability. This represents fundamental baseline research that is needed if the field is to build theories of Internet efficacy - particularly as it pertains to the non-profit sector.
Keywords: Internet functionality; Non-profit organization; Web pages; democracy
Document Type: Research Article
Affiliations: University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
Publication date: 01 February 2007
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