French non-profit organizations at the end of a lockdown: the relevance of differentiated policies

Abstract

PurposeFrench non-profit organizations (NPOs) have undergone numerous health restrictions and lockdown measures in addition to the health issues raised by the Covid-19 pandemic. The aim of this article is then to question the relevance of support policies that have been homogeneous and poorly adapted to the sectors or the number of employees.Design/methodology/approachThis study makes a diagnosis of French NPOs after the first lockdown. A survey conducted among NPO leaders obtained 12,248 answers.FindingsDisparities according to the sector of activity, the presence or not of employees and the annual budget are to be noted. Differentiated policies and actions therefore seem indispensable.Originality/valueThis article discusses the ability of French NPOs to deal with the health crisis with the help of their partners and stakeholders.