Strategic Leadership Practices and Sustainability of Non- Government Organizations Beyond Donor Funding in Garissa County, Kenya
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https://doi.org/10.47941/jbsm.3203Keywords:
Donor Funding, NGO Management, Strategic Leadership, SustainabilityAbstract
Purpose: The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of strategic leadership on sustainability of non- government organizations beyond donor funding in Garissa County, Kenya.
Methodology: A descriptive survey research design was employed to explore the research objectives. The study targeted 228 top and middle-level management personnel from 98 NGOs registered in Garissa County, with a sample size of 159 participants. A stratified sampling technique combined with a simple random sampling method will be used to select the respondents. Data was collected through structured questionnaires, which was designed to gather relevant information. To ensure the validity and reliability of the instruments, content validity and Cronbach's Alpha coefficient was applied. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, such as means, standard deviations, frequencies, and percentages. Additionally, inferential statistics, including Pearson correlation and multiple regression analysis, were used. The findings are presented in tables and charts to enhance the clarity and accessibility of the results.
Findings: The study concluded that strategic leadership had a significant positive effect on sustainability of non- government organizations beyond donor funding in Garissa County, Kenya.
Unique Contribution to Theory Practice and Policy: The study recommended that organizations should embrace strategic alignments. It also recommended the adoption and reinforcement of strategic agility practices and the adoption of a good strategic direction.
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