Munguia, Edward P.2012-01-022012-02-242011-10Munguia, E. P. (2011). An ideal operational model for nonprofit opera organizations in the United States. Masters of Public Administration, Texas State University-San Marcos, San Marcos, TX.https://hdl.handle.net/10877/3645An Applied Research Project Submitted to the Department of Political Science, Texas State University-San Marcos, in Partial Fulfillment for the Requirements for the Degree of Masters of Public Administration, Fall 2011.Purpose: The purpose of this research is to create a practical ideal model for nonprofit opera organizations to function in the United States. Methods: A review of literature was conducted to form a general practical ideal model for these organizations. A survey was then designed and 121 experts in the field of nonprofit opera were asked to participate. The purpose of the survey was to refine the ideal model for operating a nonprofit opera organization. Results: The results of the literature review and an analysis of the data collected through the survey provided a basis for creating an ideal model. Conclusion: This research has established a basis for the practical ideal model for all nonprofit opera organizations to function in the United States.Text76 pages1 file (.pdf)enideal operational modelnonprofit operafundraising and appreciationPublic AdministrationApplied Research Project