Margaret F. Sloan

Dr. Margaret F. Sloan is a Professor and Director of the School of Strategic Leadership Studies at James Madison University (JMU), where she has served since 2012. Her expertise spans nonprofit management, philanthropy, financial leadership, and systems thinking. Prior to academia, she spent a decade in nonprofit management roles focused on youth programs, the arts, and resource development.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration, University of Kentucky
• Master’s degrees in Public Policy and Administration, University of Kentucky
• B.A. in English, Alice Lloyd College

Research Interests:

• Nonprofit financial strategies and accountability
• Rural nonprofit resilience in crises
• Leadership models in global and cross-cultural contexts
• AI policies in nonprofit and government sectors
• Systems leadership in education and healthcare

Professional Memberships:

• ARNOVA (Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Associations)
• International Society for Third Sector Research (ISTR)
• International Leadership Association (ILA)
• Association for Public Budgeting and Finance (ABFM)
• Academy of Management (Public and Nonprofit Division)

Awards:

• 2009 Emerging Scholar, ARNOVA

Key Contributions: Dr. Sloan’s research explores intersections of leadership, financial management, and systemic challenges in nonprofit and public sectors. Her work emphasizes practical solutions for sustainability, equity, and community impact in organizations facing evolving societal needs.