Motivations for Remittances and Philanthropy – Lessons from a Qualitative Meta-Synthesis of Literature

Why do people send remittances? Also, what are the motivations for diaspora philanthropy? While each of these questions have been addressed by scholars in different way – with the most influential theories suggesting that ‘identification’ is the key theme that explains each of these phenomenon, we contend that there is much more than purely ‘identification’ with the recipients that is at play. In this study, based on synthesis of various theories and some empirical studies, we propose a new ‘mid-range’ theory, that seeks to explain the motivations for giving – both remittances and philanthropy. We explain how the motivations in each can be similar and distinct and offer insights that aim to further the scholarship on philanthropy and remittances. We hope to contribute to the discussion on the motivations for remittances and philanthropy and how it plays out, in the context of international development. With the urgency in fund-raising efforts and the need to accurately identify mechanisms and tools that will address the urgent needs of millions of people around the world, scholars are also coming together with innovative approaches and models to help understand how and why people give money. In addition, there is also the factor of donor fatigue that one has to contend with

The Impact of an International Aviation Leadership Development Program on Organizational Effectiveness

Leadership development is critical for organizational progress. Leaders who are strong in operations and talent management maximization are a strength to organizational effectiveness (Andenoro et al., 2015). An organization\u27s leadership performance can be a differentiator in competitive advantages for the firm and used to leverage employee productivity (Gentry et al., 2014; Kark, 2011, Van Velsor et al., 2010). There is an urge for more of an emphasis on developing systemic leadership, observing the importance of looking at not only development of the individual leader but also the collective leadership capacity among all employees to address the increasing complexities and needs of today’s organizations (Petrie, 2011; Van Velsor et al., 2010). An aviation leadership program was explored to measure the influence on organizational effectiveness and performance for airlines in Brazil. This study explored how the aviation leadership program was perceived by airline leaders to have impacted organizational effectiveness and performance. This study stands apart from previous studies regarding the impact of leadership development programs (LDP) on organizations, as it focuses on organizational effectiveness and performance including common language proficiency. The majority of the previous studies were at a single organization, analyzing a LDPs influence on that specific single organization. In this study, several organizations participated in the same LDP and were analyzed for the LDP’s impact on organizational effectiveness. The findings from this study help inform aviation organizations on how to build organizational capacity through leadership development programs as well as furthering research in aviation leadership and value of leadership development to organizations. References: Andenoro, A.C., McNutt, M., & Murphy, S.E. (2015). Leadershp 2050. Critical challenge, ke contexts, and emerging trends. Bingley, UK: Emerald Group Publishing Limited. Gentry, W. A., Eckert, R. H., Munusamy, V. P., Stawiski, S. A., & Martin, J. L. (2014). The needs of participants in leadership development programs: A qualitative and quantitative cross-country investigation. Journal of Leadership & Organizational Studies, 21(1), 83-101. Kark, R. (2011). Games managers play: Play as a form of leadership development. Academy of Management Learning & Education, 10(3), 507-527. Petrie, N. (2011). Future trends in leadership development. Center for Creative Leadership white paper, 5(5). Van Velsor, E., McCauley, C. D., & Ruderman, M. N. (Eds.). (2010). The center for creative leadership handbook of leadership development (Vol. 122). John Wiley & Sons

Shifts in Practice Based on Rapid Re-Housing for Rural Homelessness: An Exploratory Study of Micropolitan Homeless Service Provision

Based on interviews with rural homeless service providers, the authors examine in this practice note how policy has created shifts in practice for organizations serving homeless populations. Homeless individuals find a decreasing opportunity for assistance while awaiting Rapid Re-Housing. Some organizations, dependent on Rapid Re-Housing monies, are facing a lack of funding to pay for general homeless care provision. Organizations are creating care networks to address requirements of the new policy in addition to pooling resources in underserved areas

Shifts in Practice Based on Rapid Re-Housing for Rural Homelessness: An Exploratory Study of Micropolitan Homeless Service Provision

Based on interviews with rural homeless service providers, the authors examine in this practice note how policy has created shifts in practice for organizations serving homeless populations. Homeless individuals find a decreasing opportunity for assistance while awaiting Rapid Re-Housing. Some organizations, dependent on Rapid Re-Housing monies, are facing a lack of funding to pay for general homeless care provision. Organizations are creating care networks to address requirements of the new policy in addition to pooling resources in underserved areas