Faith in Action: Capacity and sustainability of volunteer organizations

Leviton, Laura C.; Herrera, Carla; Pepper, Sarah Kathryn; Fishman, Nancy W.; Racine, David

doi:10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2006.01.011

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“…51-52) commented that volunteers may be more difficult to recruit when the beneficiaries "are primarily intravenous drug users rather than a class of suburban elementary school children." This sentiment was echoed by Leviton, Herrera, Pepper, Fishman and Racine (2006) who noted that social service agencies face problems in the recruitment of volunteers to service those with chronic illness. The type of work may also influence how jobs are designed, the extent to which it is possible to use teamwork, and the type of leadership style needed from paid staff.…”

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The management of volunteers – what can human resources do? A review and research agenda

Alfes

Antunes

Shantz

2016

The International Journal of Human Resource Management

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There is an increasing interest from scholars and practitioners in understanding how nonprofit organizations can design and implement human resources (HR) practices to enhance desirable volunteer attitudes and behaviors. This paper presents a comprehensive overview of existing studies on the relationship between HR practices and volunteering outcomes. We use the ability-motivation-opportunity model (AMO) as a guiding framework to systematically integrate current knowledge on this topic. We identify gaps in existing research and offer detailed suggestions on how scholars can further enhance knowledge on how HR practices can lead to beneficial outcomes for both volunteers and non-profit organizations.

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The management of volunteers – what can human resources do? A review and research agenda

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Shantz

2016

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“…Again, however, this approach implies that the inherent risks of stasis are acceptable. Leviton et al (2006) Ongoing provision of the service evidences sustainability and capacity.…”

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“…These gaps include that there is no common conclusion on the use of financial ratios in the non-profit context (Helmig et al, 2014) and also that there are no theorised frameworks for financial analysis (Chen & Shimerda, 1981;Prentice, 2015a) or financial sustainability (Helmig et al, 2014;Leviton et al, 2006). Further, Chikoto and Neely (2013) consider that the research which has been undertaken has focused on the question of financial stability rather than the broader issue of financial capacity.…”

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“…See for example studies by Greenlee and Trussel (2000), Keating et al (2005), Tevel et al (2014), Trussel (2002) and Trussel and Greenlee (2004). importance of income diversity and the accumulation of savings, aimed at reducing the probability of financial vulnerability and achieving financial sustainability (Besel et al, 2011;Bingham & Walters, 2013;Bowman, 2008;Gold, 2008;Gregory & Howard, 2009;Hunter, 2006;Leviton et al, 2006;National Audit Office (UK), 2009;Seel, 2006;Struthers, 2004;Weerawardena et al, 2010).…”

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“…Funding source, for example, was also the theme identified by Leviton et al (2006), who additionally comments on the role of directors/board members: "Particularly important were diversity of funding sources … and directors with relevant prior experience" (Leviton et al, 2006, p. 206). The importance of NPOs generating surpluses is succinctly put by Weerawardena et al (2010, p. 351), who comment that "the bottom line is the bottom line: NPOs must make a profit to sustain operations."…”

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Faith in Action: Capacity and sustainability of volunteer organizations

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