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Stewardship and accountability.

Karen Osborne1, Robert Osborne

  • 1The Osborne Group, Inc., USA. Karen@theosbornegroup.com

AHP Journal
|July 2, 2005
PubMed
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A 2003 study revealed a shift in donor motivations. While mission and impact were primary, six of the top ten reasons for giving now emphasize stewardship and accountability.

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Area of Science:

  • Philanthropy and Non-profit Management
  • Sociology of Giving
  • Fund Development Research

Background:

  • Historically, donor motivation centered on organizational mission and impact.
  • Community improvement consistently ranked as the second most significant factor for charitable giving.
  • A 25-year trend in donor motivation research preceded a notable shift in reported priorities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify the primary motivators for charitable donations.
  • To analyze changes in donor priorities regarding philanthropic engagement.
  • To understand the evolving factors influencing donor decision-making in fund development.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was conducted to gather donor perspectives on giving motivations.
  • Donors ranked ten key factors on a scale of 1-10 based on their importance.

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  • Analysis focused on identifying the top-ranked motivations and shifts from previous research.

    • Main Results:

    • Belief in an organization's mission and desire for impact were previously the leading motivators.
    • Community improvement was consistently the second highest-ranked motivation.
    • A 2003 study indicated a significant change, with six of the top ten donor motivations now related to stewardship and accountability.

    Conclusions:

    • Donor priorities in philanthropy have evolved, with increased emphasis on organizational accountability.
    • Stewardship and transparency are emerging as critical factors in donor decision-making.
    • Fund development strategies may need to adapt to address the growing importance of accountability in attracting donations.