scholarly journals Critical Success Factors for Fundraising in Non-Profit Organisations: An Emerging Market Perspective

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-21
Author(s):  
Baba Sayutia ◽  
Livingstone Divine Caesar
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Emerging Market ◽  
Economic Conditions ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Internal Resources ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Organisational Strategy ◽  
Market Perspective

Abstract Non-profit organisations (NPOs) are key players in the socio-economic development of nations. This is evident in their proliferation at the local, national and international levels. Despite their increasing number, NPOs are confronted with diverse challenges which hinder their sustainability. This paper highlights some of the challenges confronting NPOs especially in the area of fundraising from an emerging market perspective. It examines some critical factors that drive success in fundraising among NPOs. Using a quantitative research design, a survey was sent to 200 randomly sampled participants with 130 responses received and the data analysed using Exploratory Factor Analysis and regression analysis. It emerged that having proper structures, coupled with credibility and accountability was critical to successful fundraising among NPOs in emerging markets. Also, NPOs need to carefully address a complex mix of external and internal issues to successfully raise funds for their operations. Prevailing economic conditions stood out as a key determinant of fundraising success. The study also revealed that the giving motive of fund givers was very important in affecting the relationships between economic conditions, internal resources of the entities, organisational strategy and success in fundraising. Keywords: Non-profit organisations, emerging market, fundraising, critical success factors, accountability, economic conditions.

Critical success factors of an effective repairs and maintenance service for social housing in the UK

Facilities ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 32 (5/6) ◽  
pp. 226-240 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew Tucker ◽  
Martin Turley ◽  
Sam Holgate
Keyword(s):  
Social Housing ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Quantitative Research Methods ◽  
Service Levels ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Maintenance Service ◽  
The Uk

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the critical success factors of an effective repairs service by initially identifying what the important considerations are. Design/methodology/approach – Using quantitative research methods the study then examines how important each of the factors is considered from the perspective of those responsible for such services in the Northwest of England, the level of implementation throughout the region is also examined. Findings – Respondents felt that all 11 factors are perceived as “very” important but only nine are “always” implemented within their place of work. Sustainability and innovation are identified as the two factors that are least critical. It can also be said that although important and well implemented, the in-house skills factor does not appear to be considered as critical in comparison to the other factors. Originality/value – The UK housing sector is under an enormous amount of pressure to meet the needs of a growing population in extremely uncertain financial conditions. Social housing is a potential solution but providers are currently contending with reduced budgets and cuts to staffing levels together with an expectation that service levels will be maintained and value for money maximised. Repairs and maintenance of their stock is at the forefront of their challenge to meet these expectations and it is therefore vital that the service they provide is effective.

scholarly journals The 3/2 Country Market Evaluation Model: Inclusive Emerging Market Paradigm

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 11-16
Author(s):  
Diane Fulton ◽  
Richard Fulton ◽  
Thomas Garsombke
Keyword(s):  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Evaluation Model ◽  
Emerging Market ◽  
Structural Factors ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Country Market ◽  
Rough Cut ◽  
External Environments

The authors present a new country market selection model using a three filter/two phase approach to scanning: 1) a macro filter using mega aggregate country statistics (external environments) in the rough cut phase with “broad fit” company compatibilities (values, vision, goals, capabilities, management feel) and critical success factors (make or break issues); 2) anEM filter to consider and evaluate emerging country markets of potential, also in the rough cut phase, matching the EM factors “broad fit” with the critical success factors of the organization and 3) a micro filter using key success factors for the company and product, market structural factors, and industry/competition factors which produce a “narrow fit” in the diamond cut phase with the organization’s objectives, strategies and resources. The emerging markets will be given full consideration in this model and factors selected will be chosen with the “fit” of the specific company, product, strategies, internal and external environments pertinent to the unique blend of variables in the industry/organization.

Knowledge Management for a Non-Profit

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodney Al ◽  
John Huck ◽  
Dinesh Rathi
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Communities Of Practice ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Volunteer Organizations ◽  
Knowledge Audit

This research evaluates knowledge management (KM) practices of a non-profit organization. Researchers conducted a knowledge audit of, and proposed basic KM solutions for, a community bicycle workshop. The findings show that KM and communities of practice may be critical success factors for volunteer organizations or NGOs focused on information sharing.La présente recherche évalue les pratiques de gestion des connaissances d'un organisme à but non lucratif. Les chercheurs ont effectué un audit des connaissances et ont proposé des solutions de base de gestion des connaissances dans le cadre d'un atelier communautaire sur le vélo. Les résultats révèlent que la gestion des connaissances et les communautés de praticiens peuvent constituer des facteurs de réussite vitaux pour les organismes caritatifs et les organismes sans but lucratif axés sur le partage de l'information. 

scholarly journals Critical success factors for business intelligence in the South African financial services sector

2013 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lionel Dawson ◽  
Jean-Paul Van Belle
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Business Intelligence ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Emerging Market ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Services Sector ◽  
Financial Services Sector ◽  
Critical Success

Background: Business intelligence (BI) has become an important part of the solution to providing businesses with the vital decision-making information they need to ensure sustainability and to build shareholder value. Critical success factors (CSFs) provide insight into those factors that organisations need to address to improve new BI projects’ chances of success.Objectives: This research aimed to determine which CSFs are the most important in the financial services sector of South Africa.Method: The authors used a Delphi-technique approach with key project stakeholders in three BI projects in different business units of a leading South African financial services group.Results: Authors regarded CSF categories of ‘committed management support and champion’,‘business vision’, ‘user involvement’ and ‘data quality’ as the most critical for BI success.Conclusions: Researchers in the BI field should note that the ranking of CSFs in this study only correlate partially with those a European study uncovered. However, the five factors the authors postulated in their theoretical framework ranked in the seven highest CSFs. Therefore, they provide a very strong validation of the framework. Research in other industries and other emerging economies may discover similar differences and partial similarities. Of special interest would be the degree of correlation between this study and future, and similar emerging market studies. Practitioners, especially BI project managers, would do well to check that they address the CSFs the authors uncovered before undertaking BI projects.

Can critical success factors of small businesses in emerging markets advance UN Sustainable Development Goals?

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ogechi Adeola ◽  
Prince Gyimah ◽  
Kingsley Opoku Appiah ◽  
Robert N. Lussier
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Emerging Markets ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Emerging Market ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Development Goals

PurposeThis study contributes to answering the question, can critical success factors of small businesses in emerging markets advance United Nation (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? Specifically, this study aims to explore the critical factors contributing to the success of small businesses and ultimately the UN SDGs in the emerging market of Nigeria.Design/methodology/approachThe design is survey research testing the Lussier success vs failure prediction model for small businesses in Nigeria. The methodology includes a logistic regression model to better understand and predict the factors that contribute to success or failure using a data set of 201 small businesses in Nigeria.FindingsThe findings support the validity of the Lussier model (p = 0.000) in Nigeria as the model accurately predicted 84.4% of the small businesses as successful or failed with a high R-square value (R = 0.540). The most significant factors (t-values < 0.05) that predict the success or failure of businesses support the findings that business owners that start with adequate capital, keep records and financial controls, use professional advice, have better product/service timing, and have parents who own businesses can increase the probability of success.Practical implicationsThe study provides a list of critical success factors contributing to the growth of small business in Nigeria, the largest economy in Africa. The findings can help entrepreneurs avoid failure and advance UN SDGs 1, 2, 8 and 10. Implications for current and future entrepreneurs, public agencies, consultants, educators, policymakers, suppliers and investors are discussed.Originality/valueThis is the first study to determine the factors that contribute to the success or failure of small businesses in Nigeria using the Lussier model. It also discusses how to advance four of the UN sustainability goals. Results support the Lussier model's global validity that can be used in both emerging and developed markets, and it contributes to the development of theory.

E-Learning Critical Success Factors from the Experience of Distance Learners of a Business Faculty in a Malaysian Public University

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 419-431
Author(s):  
Muhamad Khalil Omar ◽  
Mohamad Fahimi Ahmad ◽  
Rusalbiah Che Mamat ◽  
Nizar Kusyrina Ngadi
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Student Perception ◽  
Human Resources Management ◽  
Business Management ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Office Management ◽  
E Learning

The motivation behind this investigation is to distinguish the Critical Success Factors of e-learning from the student perception in e-PJJ Program (distance learning programme) in Faculty of Business Management Universiti Teknologi MARA. The study depended on the quantitative research technique. The questionnaire was disseminated among e-PJJ student conveniently in Faculty Business Management. There are six courses involved, 1) BBA (Hons) Operation Management, 2) BBA (Hons) Marketing, BBA (Hons) Finance, 3) BBA (Hons) Human Resources Management, 4) BBA (Hons) International Business and 5) Bachelor in Office Management (Hons). The measure of investigation are factors that impact the achievement components of e-learning program in Faculty of Business Management.

Conquering in emerging markets: critical success factors to enhance supply chain performance

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 570-593 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vimal Kumar ◽  
Pratima Verma ◽  
R.R.K. Sharma ◽  
Ahmad Faraz Khan
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Emerging Markets ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Emerging Market ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Supply Chain Performance ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Critical Success

Purpose In the context of emerging economies, the purpose of this paper is to seek the critical success factors (CSFs) of supply chain and identify their relationships to enhance the supply chain performance (SCP) in a sample of Indian manufacturing firms. Design/methodology/approach On the basis of a comprehensive literature review, the authors conducted this study and proposed a new model of antecedent and outcomes for SCP in emerging markets. The empirical data for this study were drawn from a survey of 227 Indian firms, resulting in a response rate of 52 percent. The method of confirmatory factor analysis was applied to refine the CSFs and SCP scale for empirical analysis. The data were analyzed by employing the structural equation modeling technique. Findings The results reveal that all the identified CSFs, namely, agility, flexibility, flexible innovation, information and communication technology, collaboration among conglomerate divisions, process structure, and training and leadership programs, are positively associated with SCP. The empirical study of 227 Indian firms lent good support to the hypotheses and validates it by the data analysis. Consequently, these findings highlight the prominence of these factors of supply chain for gaining a sustainable competitive advantage in emerging market scenario. Research limitations/implications The study emphasizes on CSFs in emerging markets that will help to boost the organization’s SCP through agility and flexibility in supply chain. This study is applicable for growing markets in which there is ample amount of resources. Originality/value As economic growth stagnates in developed economies, emerging markets grow at near double-digit rates. Somehow, this study is pioneer in terms of enhance SCP in emerging market scenario. Moreover, the outcome of the study could provide empirical evidence of the effects of CSFs on SCPs.

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