Internal Factors Affecting Continuous Donations among Cash Waqf Donors

Abstract

Cash waqf has a great potential as one of Islamic innovation financial instrument to alleviate the poverty and increase socio-economic in the society. Studies into the factors contributing to the charity among public or first donation are abound. However, the factors effecting donor continuous donation or repeat donation have not yet received significant attention within the academic community. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the internal factors affecting donor's motivation to continuous donation among cash waqf donors who are constantly contributing donation through monthly salary deduction. This article postulates that although the factors positively affecting first donation may also impact repeat donation, but the effects of these factors on the two behavioral motivations may vary. The study shows that donor continuous donation is most influenced by donor's trust to the organizations, familiarity with the cause of organization and perceived efficacy of the contribution. These preliminary study is considered important to develop a clear understanding with regard to further improve the relationship between donors and waqf organizations in Malaysia.

Determinants of cash waqf fund collection in Malaysian Islamic banking institutions: empirical insights from employees’ perspectives

“…The outcomes also showed that trust represents a key factor for increasing cash waqf collections, and this is in agreement with prior research (Shih and Fang, 2004;Johari et al, 2015;Osman et al, 2016;Kassim et al, 2019). Trust can be gained when the institutions which collect the funds share information about the way the funds are distributed and the benefits provided to the society.…”

“…Prior research has also confirmed that trust has a positive impact on cash waqf collections (Melendéz, 2001;Johari et al, 2015;Shukor et al, 2017;Kassim et al, 2019;Nor and Hashim, 2020). Based on the above discussions, the following hypothesis is presented: H2.…”

Recommendations for collection and development strategy of waqf funds: A case study on waqf institutions

“…The same principle applies to the relationship between waqf institutions and their waqifs. This is in line with a study by Kassim et al (2019) which stated that trust is one of the internal factors that can influence the desire of waqifs (donors) to continuously donate their money to waqf institutions. Therefore, waqf institutions need to make various efforts to foster public trust which can then create a commitment from waqifs to continue to channel their funds to the institutions.…”

Assessing the Factors Influencing Waqf Contribution Among Public Employees in Gombe Metropolis, Nigeria

“…From the legal perspective, waqf is a holding certain property, preserving it for the confined benefit of certain philanthropy and prohibiting any use or disposition of it outside its specific objective (Kahf, 2003). The word waqf in Islamic Law is refer to the contribution intended for religious purpose, family welfare, charity and other things for the sake of Allah (Kassim, 2019). According to Kahf (1999) a waqf is defined as holding a property (e.g.…”

“…Trust therefore remains a foundation of waqf institutions because it paves way for people to donate if they feel satisfy that the money given will be managed in an accountable and transparent manner (Anwar et al, 2017;Kasri & Chaerunnisa, 2021;Tonkiss & Passey, 1999;Torres-Moraga, Vásquez-Parraga, & Barra, 2010;Kassim et al, 2019). In fact, trust is far more important in charity organizations like waqf institutions than other factors because people commit their resources to only trusted charity institutions (Anwar et al, 2017;Kasri & Chaerunnisa, 2021;Kassim et al, 2019). It is described that the element of trust plays a crucial role in determining Muslim donors" willingness to engage in cash waqf giving behaviour (Sargeant & Lee, 2004).…”