The Motivational Factors Affecting Volunteer Retention among Non-Profit Organizations: A Questionnaire-Based Study in Saudi Arabia

Abdullah Dakheelullah M. Alharthy, Abdoulrahman Aljounaidi, Alharath Abdulaziz Ateik, Mukhtar Idris Abu Baker Adam

Abstract

Many non-profit organizations face a difficult challenge related to engaging volunteers and maintaining their engagement. Therefore, this study aimed to fill a gap in current research on volunteer retention in nonprofit organizations by examining the factors that motivate them and increase their retention levels.  This study was conducted on non-profit organizations in Saudi Arabia through quantitative research using Multistage Cluster Sampling. The findings indicated that only understanding and social behavior exhibited a statistically significant impact on the retention of volunteers. By contrast, value, career, enhancement, and protective motivation did not demonstrate any statistically significant impact. The findings assist decision makers in non-profit organizations in comprehending the psychology of volunteers and elucidating their behavior.

 

Keywords: non-profit organizations, volunteers, motivations, retention

 

https://doi.org/10.55463/issn.1674-2974.51.10.13


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