The influence of strategic solutions on the performance improvement of NGOs in Morogoro, Tanzania

Michael Mahiringa; Venance Shillingi

doi:10.51867/ajernet.6.4.79

Auteurs

Michael Mahiringa Mzumbe University, Tanzania https://orcid.org/0009-0004-3625-4050
Venance Shillingi Mzumbe University, Tanzania https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8162-615X

DOI :

https://doi.org/10.51867/ajernet.6.4.79

Mots-clés :

Leadership, NGO Performance, Resource Optimization, Strategic Solutions

Résumé

This study investigates the influence of strategic solutions on the performance improvement of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Morogoro, Tanzania. Guided by an integrated theoretical framework combining the Resource-Based View and Stakeholder Theory, the research examined the effects of leadership commitment and resource allocation on organizational performance. A sequential explanatory mixed-methods design was employed. The study targeted a population of 473 NGO managers, from which a systematic sample of 217 respondents was selected for a quantitative survey, supplemented by 55 purposively sampled in-depth interviews. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple regression in SPSS, and qualitative data were analyzed using thematic analysis in NVivo. The results demonstrated that leadership commitment (β = 0.333, p < 0.001) and resource allocation (β = 0.427, p < 0.001) were significant predictors of organizational performance, jointly explaining 55.8% of its variance. Resource allocation emerged as the strongest determinant. The study concludes that strategic leadership and efficient resource management are paramount for enhancing NGO performance in resource-constrained settings. It recommends policy interventions such as mandatory leadership certification and fiscal incentives for diversified local funding to build organizational resilience, reduce donor dependency, and improve sustainable impact. Future research should adopt longitudinal and comparative approaches across multiple regions and incorporate objective performance metrics. Findings underscore the need for compulsory leadership certification programmes and strategic reforms in resource management, including tax incentives for local fundraising and performance-based allocation. These interventions can strengthen NGO governance, reduce donor dependency, and enhance sustainability in resource-constrained environments.

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