Charities and donors in evidence systems

Fiennes, Caroline

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“…Some studies have attempted to assess the relationship between overhead spending and performance. Two of these conducted simple comparisons of high‐ and low‐performing organizations based on ratings by GiveWell and found that organizations with higher administrative costs performed better (Fiennes, 2015; Karlan, 2011). However, these studies had several limitations, including the methods applied and small sample size.…”

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“…Using a sample of arts and cultural organizations, she found no significant relationship between the administrative ratio (the ratio of overhead expenses to total expenses) and program attendance (Kim, 2017). While these studies laid the groundwork (Fiennes, 2015; Karlan, 2011; Kim, 2017), they did not focus on effectiveness and lacked a theoretical framework.…”

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“…While several studies have attempted to assess the relationship between overhead spending and performance (Fiennes, 2015; Karlan, 2011; Kim, 2017), there is a lack of empirical evidence linking overhead spending to nonprofit effectiveness. While nonprofit effectiveness has been defined and operationalized in many ways, two common models are the goal attainment model (Bernard, 1938; Price, 1972) and the systems resource model (Yuchtman & Seashore, 1967).…”

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Linking overhead expenses and nonprofit effectiveness: Evidence from Habitat for Humanity

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2021

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Public scrutiny of the nonprofit sector often focuses on excessive overhead spending, seeing it as an obstacle to mission fulfillment. Yet, there have been few prior studies on the impact of overhead expenditures on the effectiveness of nonprofit organizations. Building and utilizing a unique dataset of Habitat for Humanity affiliates across the United States between 2010 and 2016, this paper analyses the relationship between overhead spending and effectiveness using fixed effects and mediation models. Results indicate that an increase in the overhead ratio leads to greater nonprofit effectiveness in terms of more houses built and revenue raised. However, findings suggest that overhead ratios of more than 15% yield positive but diminishing returns. Findings also show that organizational capacity indicators such as investments into salaries, professional fees, marketing, information technology, and fundraising mediate a positive relationship between the overhead ratio and nonprofit effectiveness. Implications for both scholars and practitioners are discussed.

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Microcharity: a promising alternative to microcredit for poverty alleviation

Hasan,

Afrin,

Misra

2023

JSMA

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PurposeMicrocharity is a non-profit organization promoting social brotherhood through small donations and volunteer services among diverse members, aiming to address poverty through compassion, cooperation and humanitarianism. The study aims to comprehend the role of microcharity as an alternative to microcredit for poverty alleviation. It sheds light on the modus operandi, prospects and problems associated with microcharity.Design/methodology/approachThe current study used a qualitative research design to investigate a social phenomenon while involving the researchers directly. The study applied participatory action research by involving participants and researchers to comprehend social challenges and evaluate their experiences. The study made considerable use of participant-observer data and field observations.FindingsIt has been revealed that microcharity has potential to address social challenges faced by the marginalized and vulnerable section of society.Research limitations/implicationsThis study is based on participatory action research, and therefore, it suffers from academic standardization and heavily depends on researchers. On the other hand, it offers practical approach to solve social problems and would bring forth realistic resolution by offering insights of those making use of micro charity for philanthropic activities.Practical implicationsThe article is especially helpful for communities that must respond to emergencies and will be beneficial to individuals and institutions working for social welfare.Social implicationsIt will bring forth various facets of micro charity as an alternate for fundraising to rescue sufferers of social exigencies through collective efforts.Originality/valueThe article represents original scholarly research, leveraging the researchers' personal experience to enrich the understanding of microcharity. Its implications are valuable for communities involved in social welfare and can benefit individuals working for charitable institutions, cooperative societies, NGOs and social welfare programmes of government. Additionally, the study's insights can aid researchers in designing new methodologies to explore microcharity and its impact on social welfare initiatives.

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Charities and donors in evidence systems

Cited by 2 publications

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Linking overhead expenses and nonprofit effectiveness: Evidence from Habitat for Humanity

Linking overhead expenses and nonprofit effectiveness: Evidence from Habitat for Humanity

Microcharity: a promising alternative to microcredit for poverty alleviation

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