Nonprofit Organizations Research Articles

Testing the Relationship Between Local Context and Immigrant-Serving Nonprofit Strategies

Abstract Studies at the nexus of immigration, organizations, and migrant mobilizations find that the strategies that immigrant-serving nonprofit organizations (INOs) employ differ in cities with disparate levels of immigrant inclusion. Yet studies yield mixed results abound other shortcomings in the literature. This study draws from disparate literatures and theoretical frameworks to assemble an understanding on the interrelations between local context and strategies. I investigate the following questions: how does the level of citizenry inclusion impact the strategies employed by INOs, and do more inclusive cities facilitate or constrain contentious advocacy? I draw from a national sample of INOs to test the empirical relationship. The results have implications for political opportunity theory and future lines of research drawing from this framework. Research, nonprofit practice, and policy implications are discussed.

Charity Navigator launches new platform for donor portfolios

Charity Navigator, a leading nonprofit evaluator, has introduced a new platform designed to help simplify charitable giving and increase donor impact on the causes they care about. The platform, dubbed Causeway, will be managed by Charity Navigator's analysts, who select what the organization deems to be the most effective and efficient charities for inclusion in an individual donor's portfolio. Similar to investing in mutual funds, the group said, donors can create a giving portfolio of specific cause funds, with added assurance that their contributions will go to effective, vetted nonprofit organizations making documented progress in their areas of operation.

Walmart Foundation grants available for local community projects

The Walmart Foundation is currently accepting applications for funding under its Spark Good Local Grant program, which it established to support nonprofit organizations operating within the service areas of individual U.S.‐based Walmart stores, Sam's Clubs and logistics facilities. These grants are smaller and more locally focused than the foundation's national programs, which tend to fund a broader range of program areas, and range from $250 up to $5,000 each, the foundation said.

Motivation for volunteering to provide online suicide prevention services in Israel

The widespread use of the internet has expanded volunteering opportunities, yet motivations driving online volunteers, particularly on suicide prevention hotlines, are not fully understood. This research note based on the multidimensional model of volunteer motivation, analyses data from an online survey of volunteers in Sahar, an Israeli non-profit organisation providing anonymous online support for individuals experiencing emotional distress and suicidal ideation. The research note reveals that the most important motivations of volunteers in online helpline organisations are values, understanding, and enhancement, while career and social motivations are less important and are similar among former and current volunteers. These findings have significant practical and policy implications, aiding organisations in designing effective recruitment and retention strategies for online suicide prevention hotlines.

The Relationships Between Organizational Citizenship Behavior, Affective Commitment and Team Effectiveness in A Non-Profit Organization

Non-profit organizations play a crucial role in fostering healthy communities by providing vital services that contribute to economic stability and mobility. However, the effectiveness of these organizations hinges on the positive and engaged behavior of their employees. These organizations may face challenges in staffing and resource management that can hinder performance and funding, making team effectiveness and organizational citizenship behavior essential for success. This study investigates the relationships between organizational citizenship behavior (OCB), affective commitment, and team effectiveness in a non-profit organization based in Selangor. Utilizing a cross-sectional design and a quantitative approach, 118 employees across local and international branches of a non-profit organization participated in an online survey. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS version 26. The study found that conscientiousness, courtesy, and civic virtue are the dimensions of (OCB) that positively influence team effectiveness, while altruism and sportsmanship did not show a significant impact in the non-profit context. Conscientious employees who are diligent and responsible, along with those who exhibit courtesy by being considerate and communicative, and those who actively participate in organizational activities, contribute meaningfully to team success. Furthermore, affective commitment, or employees' emotional attachment and identification with the organization, was also found to enhance team effectiveness, highlighting the role of an engaged and committed workforce in driving positive outcomes.

7380 Qualitative Interviews Describing the Patient Experience of Individuals with Generalized Lipodystrophy Enrolled in a Clinical Trial of Mibavademab

Abstract Disclosure: S. Martin: Other; Self; Employee of RTI Health Solutions, an independent nonprofit research organization retained by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to conduct this research. Compensis unconnected to the studies they work on. K. Kosa: Other; Self; Employee of RTI Health Solutions, an independent nonprofit research organization retained by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to conduct this research. Compensis unconnected to the studies they work on. S. Podgrabinska: Employee; Self; Regeneron Pharmaceuticals. Stock Owner; Self; Regeneron Pharmaceuticals. A. Garg: Consulting Fee; Self; Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Third Rock ventures, Kyttaro, Cello Health, Health Advances. Grant Recipient; Self; Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Pfizer, Inc., Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Amryt, Ionis Pharmaceuticals Inc. E.A. Oral: Consulting Fee; Self; Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Third Rock Ventures, Rejuvenate Inc. Grant Recipient; Self; Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Amryt Pharmaceuticals, Ionis Pharmaceuticals Inc., Gemphire Therapeutics. Other; Self; Amryt Pharmaceuticals, Novo Nordisk, Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Fractyl Laboratories, GI Dynamics. I. Yildirim Simsir: None. R.J. Brown: Other; Self; Regeneron Pharmaceuticals. S. Ozen: None. O. Pagovich: Employee; Self; Regeneron Pharmaceuticals. Stock Owner; Self; Regeneron Pharmaceuticals. D. Srinivasan: Employee; Self; Regeneron Pharmaceuticals. Stock Owner; Self; Regeneron Pharmaceuticals. R.J. Sanchez: Employee; Self; Regeneron Pharmaceuticals. Stock Owner; Self; Regeneron Pharmaceuticals. Background: Generalized lipodystrophy (GLD) is characterized by near-total lack of adipose tissue and, consequently, low levels of serum leptin. Mibavademab (REGN4461) is an investigational human monoclonal agonist antibody of the leptin receptor. As part of the phase 2, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study (NCT04159415) of mibavademab, we conducted exit interviews to gather patient experience data specific to GLD and changes experienced during the study. Methods: Between week 52-54, experienced interviewers conducted 45-minute in-depth, semi structured, qualitative phone interviews to understand their GLD-related symptoms/signs, perceptions of any improvements experienced during the study as well as the importance of these improvements. Results: Interviews were conducted with 5 females and 2 males, with a mean age of 19.4 (range:15-23). Most participants reported experiencing hunger-related symptoms (n=6), pain, extreme body temperature sensations (n=5 for each), and fatigue or sleep problems (n=4 for each) prior to them starting the study. While we were interested in symptoms, many participants also reported clinical signs, such as enlarged/fatty liver and hyperglycemia (n=5 for each). Pain was most frequently reported as the most bothersome symptom (n=3) prior to the study. All participants who reported having hunger, pain, extreme body temperatures, hyperglycemia, and fatigue before the study reported improvements after 52 weeks of treatment. Participants generally indicated more than a minimal amount of change. For example, of the 5 participants who reported hunger as a symptom prior to the study and who were asked about the amount of change, all reported either “some” (n=1) or “a lot” of improvement (n=4). Participants, overall, rated each improvement, except body temperature as “very important.” Improvements in extreme body temperature were generally rated by participants as “somewhat important.” When asked which of the reported improvements were most important, changes in hyperglycemia was most frequently reported (n=4) followed by improvements in enlarged or fatty liver (n=2) and pain and hunger (n=1 each). All participants reported they were satisfied (n=2) or very satisfied (n=5) with the study treatment. Conclusions: All participants who reported symptoms of hunger, pain, fatigue, and extreme body temperature, or the clinical biomarker of hyperglycemia before entering the study reported improvements in each of these after treatment. In addition, all participants reported being either satisfied or very satisfied with treatment. This qualitative research provides insight into the patient experience for individuals with GLD and provides an opportunity to further understand and complement the clinical trial results. Presentation: 6/1/2024

Barriers and Facilitators to the Applicability of Adult Daycare Centers in Saudi Arabia: A Qualitative Study.

Adult daycare centers (ADCs) enable older adults to socialize and enjoy planned group activities while receiving healthcare services. These centers also assist caregivers by empowering them to remain in the workforce. This study aims to explore the challenges in establishing ADCs in Saudi Arabia (SA) from the perspectives of healthcare professionals, healthcare policymakers, older adults, and caregivers. Additionally, this study's objective is to identify the barriers, facilitators, and applicability of ADCs in SA. A qualitative study was conducted using semi-structured individual interviews. Inductive and deductive thematic analyses were employed to identify common themes regarding the barriers and facilitators to the applicability of ADCs in SA. Five researchers independently examined the transcripts using inductive analysis. Deductive analysis mapped the themes to Campinha-Bacote's cultural competence model. Data were collected from 46 participants, including caregivers, older adults, healthcare professionals, and healthcare policymakers. The findings highlight that the main facilitators to establishing ADCs in SA are the expected positive impact on the psychological and physical well-being of older adults and their caregivers. Conversely, cost and transportation, in addition to cultural considerations are possible barriers. This study identified the perceived benefits of ADCs for older adults and caregivers from a Saudi societal perspective. Thematic analysis showed that ADC's applicability in SA is possible, with some modifications to fit within the Saudi context. Additional efforts are necessary to promote the concepts and services that ADCs provide for older adults and to encourage support for these centers by non-profit organizations and the government.

Evolution of the “Hierarchy of Engagement” Model Over a Decade: Examining Social Media Use to Inform, Activate, and Create Community

ABSTRACTThe use and underuse of social media by organizations have garnered significant attention from scholars. The findings indicate that most public and nonprofit organizations primarily use one‐way messaging in their social media communication. In 2012, Lovejoy and Saxton presented a “Hierarchy of Engagement” framework to categorize nonprofits' social media communication into Information, Community, and Action (ICA) messages. Since its publication, more than 100 research articles, reports, etc. have referred to this framework. This study presents a systematic review of 48 published scholarly articles that applied and expanded the ICA typology over 10 years (2012–2021). We find that the messaging strategy has not changed much from how the authors initially framed it. The social media accounts reviewed by this literature average share 51% information, 24% community, and 26% action messages. This study offers practical implications for nonprofit professionals, marketers, digital media managers, and scholars.

GAIA therapeutic farm: Prospective study on multidisciplinary care efficacy.

The therapeutic farm "GAIA" in Sidi Thabet is a non-profit organization created in 2009, situated in the North-Western suburbs of the capital Tunis/Tunisia. Its main aims are the day-care for and the socio-professional integration of children and young adults between age 6 and 30 with diverse types of disability through multiple activities, such as pet assisted therapy and horticulture. to assess the potential benefits of therapeutic on-farm management. We conducted a prospective study including 50 children and young adults aged 7 to 30 years with intellectual disabilities and/or autism spectrum disorders. Study participants were evaluated before inclusion and after 10 months of care using a self-established questionnaire collecting socio-demographic and clinical variables, an evaluation of competences, and the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL). Mean sub scores (externalization/internalization) of CBCL decreased significantly (p<0.002). Competences were significantly improved in the following domains: understanding of verbal language, gross and fine motor skills, body hygiene, spatial and temporal orientation, preschool and school learning achievements and social integration. These positive initial results should encourage the further development of this initiative with support of the community.

Toward better cures for Mycobacterium abscessus lung disease.

SUMMARYThe opportunistic pathogen Mycobacterium abscessus (Mab) causes fatal lung infections that bear similarities-and notable differences-with tuberculosis (TB) pulmonary disease. In contrast to TB, no antibiotic is formally approved to treat Mab disease, there is no reliable cure, and the discovery and development pipeline is incredibly thin. Here, we discuss the factors behind the unsatisfactory cure rates of Mab disease, namely intrinsic resistance and persistence of the pathogen, and the use of underperforming, often parenteral and toxic, repurposed drugs. We propose preclinical strategies to build injectable-free sterilizing and safe regimens: (i) prioritize oral bactericidal antibiotic classes, with an initial focus on approved agents or advanced clinical candidates to provide immediate options for desperate patients, (ii) test drug combinations early, (iii) optimize novel leads specifically for M. abscessus, and (iv) consider pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic targets at the site of disease, the lung lesions in which drug tolerant bacterial populations reside. Knowledge and tool gaps in the preclinical drug discovery process are identified, including validated mouse models and computational platforms to enable in vitro mouse-human translation. We briefly discuss recent advances in clinical development, the need for readouts and biomarkers that correlate with cure, and clinical trial concepts adapted to the uniqueness of Mab patient populations for new regimen development. In an era when most pharmaceutical firms have withdrawn from antimicrobial drug discovery, the breakthroughs needed to fill the regimen development pipeline will likely come from partnerships between academia, biotech, pharma, non-profit organizations, and governments, with incentives that reward cooperation.

How to use alternative and natural medicine in the 21st Century part III

Natural Medicine has another name called Naturopathy Medicine. Naturopathic doctors can earn ND or NMD degrees from a naturopathic medical school. The six principles of naturopathic medicine unite NDs across the world: First Do No Harm. ANCB: Means The American Naturopathic Board or ANCB is a 501(c) non-profit organization formed in 2003 to administer a National.1

The Growth of Food Aid in Sweden – How Demand and Supply are Transforming Charitable Organisations

Abstract The purpose of this article is to describe and analyse the growth in food aid in Sweden, and how it affects the non-profit organisations providing it. The particular type of food aid in focus is large-scale collaborations between charitable non-profit organisations and the food industry, through which food surplus is turned into food aid for people in food insecurity. The first examples of such food aid emerged less than 10 years ago in Sweden, but it has since experienced a dramatic growth. The development in Sweden follows a pattern known from many other European countries, with the exception that it is going faster, as if Sweden is catching up. This makes food aid in Sweden an interesting case for an empirical study. The article is based on an interview study performed in 2022. Staff and managers at two large, national organisations were interviewed about how the rapid growth in food aid has affected their work and the institutional logics of their organisations. They also provided their thoughts on the role of food aid in Swedish society. One of the main findings is that the growth in food aid bring both the benefit of more people in need receiving help, and the challenge of strain as well as concerns regarding ethics and mission drift in the organisations. Another finding is that the growth is driven by both a growth in demand for food aid, but also by a growth in supply of food from the charities and their corporate partnerships.

What do you want to eat? Cuisine and nutrition intervention preferences among people using a large food pantry in Texas

ObjectiveNutrition interventions delivered through food pantries could reduce health disparities for people experiencing food insecurity. We identified clients’ preferences for cuisines, nutrition interventions, and outcomes and whether preferences differ for subpopulations. MethodsCross-sectional study at a large pantry in Dallas, Texas (N = 200). Survey collected from February-May 2023 on demographics, cuisine preferences, nutrition intervention preferences, and outcomes clients hope to achieve when changing lifestyle (weight loss, feeling comfortable in clothes, feeling good about diet, wellbeing). A subsample (N = 130) had height and weight measured. We tested whether food security and BMI (categorical) were associated with intervention or outcome preferences using IBM SPSS Statistics (Version 29) to conduct analysis of variance. ResultsTop-rated cuisines were Mexican, Chinese, Italian. Participants reported a desire for interventions implemented through the pantry reflected by high Nutrition Intervention Index scores. The highest rated intervention was bringing more healthy food into the pantry and lowest rated was restricting unhealthy donations.Overall wellbeing was the most important outcome and weight loss the least important.Neither food security nor BMI were associated with desire for interventions. All outcomes were rated in a similar pattern, though people with obesity and overweight rated weight loss as more important than people with normal weight. ConclusionsMost participants demonstrated a strong desire for healthier, ethnically diverse options, and nutrition interventions delivered through the pantry. Our findings explore cuisines and outcomes preferred by people that use food pantries which can guide researchers, clinicians, and non-profit organizations in planning and promotion of nutrition programs for pantry clients.

Maximizing Non-Profit Engagement on TikTok Through the Effective Application of AIDA in Indonesia

General Background: Social media platforms like TikTok have emerged as powerful marketing tools, enabling organizations to engage with audiences more effectively. Specific Background: Yayasan Lembaga Manajemen Infaq Ukhuwah Islamiyah (LMI Zakat) leverages TikTok to promote its programs, including MSIB (Magang dan Studi Independen Bersertifikat), through its official account @lmizakat. The integration of marketing strategies such as the AIDA (Awareness, Interest, Desire, Action) model provides insight into consumer behavior and the effectiveness of digital content. Knowledge Gap: While studies on social media marketing are extensive, limited research has explored the application of AIDA principles on platforms like TikTok within the context of non-profit organizations. Aims: This research aims to examine the implementation of Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) by LMI Zakat through TikTok, focusing on how the AIDA model enhances marketing communications and program engagement. Results: Findings indicate that LMI Zakat successfully applied the AIDA model through creative and educational content, which effectively raised brand awareness, generated interest, and increased engagement with the MSIB program. Specifically, the content utilized viral trends to raise awareness and generated desire through informative and persuasive narratives. Novelty: The study provides a unique contribution by highlighting how a zakat organization can use TikTok’s content and viral nature to apply marketing principles, which are typically associated with for-profit sectors. Implications: This research underscores the potential for zakat and non-profit organizations to enhance their marketing strategies through digital platforms like TikTok. Future studies should explore diverse content types and apply AIDA across other social media platforms, contributing to a broader understanding of digital marketing in non-profit contexts. Highlights: TikTok applies AIDA effectively for LMI Zakat's marketing communication. Viral content boosts awareness and engagement with MSIB program. Future studies should explore content variation and cross-platform strategies. Keywords: TikTok marketing, AIDA model, LMI Zakat, non-profit promotion, digital communication

Bridging the Gap in Policy Implementation through a Health Equity Lens: Insights from a 2-Year Study on Measurement Development

Background: Policy implementation measurement lacks an equity focus, which limits understanding of how policies addressing health inequities, such as Universal School Meals (USM) can elicit intended outcomes. We report findings from an equity-focused measurement development study, which had two aims: (1) identify key constructs related to the equitable implementation of school health policies and (2) establish face and content validity of measures assessing key implementation determinants, processes, and outcomes. Methods: To address Aim 1, study participants (i.e., school health policy experts) completed a survey to rate the importance of constructs identified from implementation science and health equity by the research team. To accomplish Aim 2, the research team developed survey instruments to assess the key constructs identified from Aim 1 and conducted cognitive testing of these survey instruments among multiple user groups. The research team iteratively analyzed the data; feedback was categorized into “easy” or “moderate/difficult” to facilitate decision-making. Results: The Aim 1 survey had 122 responses from school health policy experts, including school staff (n = 76), researchers (n = 22), trainees (n = 3), leaders of non-profit organizations (n = 6), and others (n = 15). For Aim 2, cognitive testing feedback from 23 participants was predominantly classified as “easy” revisions (69%) versus “moderate/difficult” revisions (31%). Primary feedback themes comprised (1) comprehension and wording, (2) perceived lack of control over implementation, and (3) unclear descriptions of equity in questions. Conclusions: Through adaptation and careful dissemination, these tools can be shared with implementation researchers and practitioners so they may equitably assess policy implementation in their respective settings.

An optimization framework to provide volunteers with task selection autonomy and group opportunities

Nonprofit Organizations (NPOs) rely on volunteers to support community needs but struggle with making strategic volunteer-to-task assignments to enable volunteer satisfaction, and completion of complex tasks. Creation of volunteer groups and their assignment to NPO tasks can help achieve these goals by providing volunteers with opportunity for networking, collaboration, and peer learning. However, strategically creating ideal assignments is challenging because (i) there are exponentially many ways a set of volunteers can be assigned in groups; and (ii) NPOs tend to have limited and uncertain data concerning volunteers’ personal preferences, availabilities, and motivations to participate. To address these challenges, this research contributes by introducing an integer programming framework to offer volunteers a menu of tasks to choose from and then based on volunteers’ willingness information, creates ideal homogenous volunteer group assignments. These groups are created such that the group collectively meet a task’s skill requirements and groups of volunteers of similar skill and affinity levels are prioritized. We apply the developed methodology to a case study based on a partner NPO that works with remote volunteers from multiple countries to produce online educational content. The menu creation method can improve NPO and volunteer-based performance metrics, where the most improvement is observed when a NPO is faced with very picky volunteers. Presenting volunteers with larger menus of tasks also leads to an improvement in ideal group creations. Implementing the group creation methodology helps obtain a statistically significant increase in ideal group creations but results in a tradeoff of decreased benefits to volunteers and the NPO. Finally, implementing a minimum desired group size does not severely impact most KPIs and would be beneficial for an NPO to implement as it encourages the creation and assignment of volunteer groups to tasks.

The Effect of State Minimum Wage Increases on CEO Compensation: Evidence of Labor Donation in Nonprofit Organizations

ABSTRACT In this paper, we test the “labor donation” hypothesis, which posits that intrinsically motivated individuals willingly accept lower compensation to work in nonprofit organizations (NPOs). We do so by examining the response of NPO CEO compensation to exogeneous increases in labor costs resulting from state-level minimum wage hikes, finding these increases are followed by declines in CEO compensation. Consistent with the labor donation hypothesis, we find the declines in compensation are larger for CEOs who we expect to have greater intrinsic motivation, i.e., those whose NPOs are headquartered in counties with higher levels of religiosity, in counties with greater levels of social capital, and those who work for a local NPO as opposed to a national NPO. In contrast to the decline in compensation we observe for NPO CEOs, we do not find an impact on for-profit CEO compensation. JEL Classifications: G3; J33; J38; L3; L3.

Volunteer Management in Nonprofit Organizations: A Bibliometric Analysis

The nonprofit organizations rely on volunteers as key human resources. Recent literature emphasizes effective volunteer management to enhance the utilization of volunteers. At present, empirical knowledge on the subject exists in fragments causing difficulties in analyzing its growth. There is a need to evaluate its vast literature using a statistically rigorous method. The study aims to identify the internal structures and hidden inferences on volunteer management in nonprofit organizations using bibliometric data. The study collected 1,605 related journal articles indexed by Scopus from 1956 to 2022. The VOSviewer software was utilized to analyze the data. The results revealed diachronic growth in the area and identified its leading contributors. International collaboration and high-frequency keywords are also illustrated. The results are discussed in terms of article representations, area maturity, impacts of external environment, and emerging opportunities. The study provides insights into the state of knowledge surrounding volunteer management in nonprofit organizations.

Неформальное гражданское участие населения в развитии малых и средних городов Европейского Севера России (на примере некоммерческих организаций и городских интернет-сообществ)

This article explores the informal public participation in the development of small and medium-sized cities in the European North of Russia. It focuses on two main aspects: the impact of nonprofit organizations (NGOs) and the activity of residents on social networks, particularly in discussions and solutions to local socio-economic issues. The study reveals that NGO activities create significant opportunities for addressing local concerns raised by residents to municipal authorities. An analysis of the official pages of local governments on the VKontakte social network shows that, compared to larger cities, residents of these smaller cities are more engaged in dialogue with local authorities, demonstrate higher loyalty to published content, and actively share information of interest. The research also finds that while residents of small and medium-sized cities actively discuss urban problems in informal online communities and participate in various kinds of socially beneficial events, their participation is generally prompted by external organizers. The level of self-organization to address broader citywide problems remains relatively low. However, when dealing with personal household matters, citizens actively communicate through urban online communities. The study also highlights a high level of trust among residents, as evidenced by their strong response to calls for help in the comments. The scientific novelty of this research lies in its first-time analysis of public participation and the assessment of resident involvement in the management and development processes of small and medium-sized cities, through mechanisms such as NGOs and urban Internet communities.

Experience of conducting integrated irregular classes in robotics

Abstract In the modern world of electronic devices, a person can bring to life any projects that make their life more comfortable and safe. The basis for such solutions is robotics. Creating and programming a robot today is quite simple. We offer the experience of conducting long-term projects that can take place in summer camps, scientific studios, and extracurricular clubs. The uniqueness of such activities lies in the combination of various types of work that help explore the topic and conduct scientific and technological research. Mastering robotics technology and understanding the principles of their operation is an important aspect of preparing modern children for a safe life in a high-tech world and successful self-realization. The foundation for the study and effective application of these technologies is mathematics, physics, engineering, and programming. Therefore, STEM education, aimed at developing competencies demanded in society, increasing motivation to study traditionally challenging subjects of the natural-mathematical cycle, is of particular importance. The peculiarity of this approach to education is project activity and transdisciplinarity, contributing to the formation of teamwork skills, critical thinking, and a comprehensive understanding of the researched problem. The article presents the experience of a volunteer project to teach robotics to children from Ukraine. Organizational conditions for conducting classes, typical difficulties, examples of projects, and the lesson scenario are provided. The proposed approach to organizing education is based on years of practical experience and can be used by educational institutions and non-profit organizations.