Investigation of funding gap on performance of a non-profit making organisation: a case of Simukai child protection programme
The study sought to investigate the impact of funding gap on performance of Simukai Child Protection Programme. It is aligned with the background that funding gap has a significant influence on the corporate performance of NGOs focusing on Simukai Child Protection Programme since it incorporates exp...
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| description | The study sought to investigate the impact of funding gap on performance of Simukai Child Protection Programme. It is aligned with the background that funding gap has a significant influence on the corporate performance of NGOs focusing on Simukai Child Protection Programme since it incorporates expenditures as well efficiency and effectiveness of operating activities. The study’s statement of the problem revealed that lack of funds is a cause for concern that has resulted in the budget deficit and decrease in the number of beneficiaries benefiting from the programme. The researcher’s objectives outlined the funding policies in use at Simukai Child Protection Programme, the implementation guidelines, challenges in funding policies implementation, personnel skills and capacity to implement policies, financial management controls and reviews of management best practices. The descriptive survey research design was used and data was gathered through the use of structured questionnaires and interviews. From the findings, the funding policies was formulated by the management and there were documented. They were also well communicated to the Organization. The Organization had employees with experience to ensure effective implementation of the funding policy. The budgetary controls, planning and financial controls were being practices so enhance efficiency and effectiveness of funding policy implementation. The researcher provided recommendations on bridging the funding gap such as employee retention to increase skills and experience, enhancing capacity building for employees so as to boost employees’ experience, implementation of partnerships with the government and other NGOs to enhance funding and adoption of accrual basis of accounting and strengthening of internal controls. |
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| spelling | ir-11408-27402022-06-27T13:49:04Z Investigation of funding gap on performance of a non-profit making organisation: a case of Simukai child protection programme Chiremba, Peter Paul Funding gap Performance The study sought to investigate the impact of funding gap on performance of Simukai Child Protection Programme. It is aligned with the background that funding gap has a significant influence on the corporate performance of NGOs focusing on Simukai Child Protection Programme since it incorporates expenditures as well efficiency and effectiveness of operating activities. The study’s statement of the problem revealed that lack of funds is a cause for concern that has resulted in the budget deficit and decrease in the number of beneficiaries benefiting from the programme. The researcher’s objectives outlined the funding policies in use at Simukai Child Protection Programme, the implementation guidelines, challenges in funding policies implementation, personnel skills and capacity to implement policies, financial management controls and reviews of management best practices. The descriptive survey research design was used and data was gathered through the use of structured questionnaires and interviews. From the findings, the funding policies was formulated by the management and there were documented. They were also well communicated to the Organization. The Organization had employees with experience to ensure effective implementation of the funding policy. The budgetary controls, planning and financial controls were being practices so enhance efficiency and effectiveness of funding policy implementation. The researcher provided recommendations on bridging the funding gap such as employee retention to increase skills and experience, enhancing capacity building for employees so as to boost employees’ experience, implementation of partnerships with the government and other NGOs to enhance funding and adoption of accrual basis of accounting and strengthening of internal controls. 2017-07-28T12:59:31Z 2017-07-28T12:59:31Z 2017 http://hdl.handle.net/11408/2740 en open Midlands State University |
| spellingShingle | Funding gap Performance Chiremba, Peter Paul Investigation of funding gap on performance of a non-profit making organisation: a case of Simukai child protection programme |
| title | Investigation of funding gap on performance of a non-profit making organisation: a case of Simukai child protection programme |
| title_full | Investigation of funding gap on performance of a non-profit making organisation: a case of Simukai child protection programme |
| title_fullStr | Investigation of funding gap on performance of a non-profit making organisation: a case of Simukai child protection programme |
| title_full_unstemmed | Investigation of funding gap on performance of a non-profit making organisation: a case of Simukai child protection programme |
| title_short | Investigation of funding gap on performance of a non-profit making organisation: a case of Simukai child protection programme |
| title_sort | investigation of funding gap on performance of a non-profit making organisation: a case of simukai child protection programme |
| topic | Funding gap Performance |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/11408/2740 |
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