The Involvement of Social Workers in Fundraising
- 26 July 2006
- journal article
- Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in Journal of Social Service Research
- Vol. 32 (3), 41-65
- https://doi.org/10.1300/j079v32n03_03
Abstract
Despite growing interest in fundraising as part of the social worker's role, there has been no comprehensive research on this subject. The purpose of the present research is to begin to bridge that gap. Five dimensions of fundraising are defined and a theoretical framework, comprised of factors that may be related to social workers' involvement in this activity, is developed. Data were collected by means of a structured questionnaire, administered to social workers in welfare departments in Israel. Statistical analysis of the findings indicates low to moderate mean levels of social worker involvement in fundraising. The variable that contributes most to involvement in fundraising is the social worker's sense of efficacy for this activity. The paper offers several theoretical and practical conclusions and suggests directions for further research.Keywords
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