NON-PROFIT SUSTAINABILITY: A CASE STUDY OF MONALIIKU RY
Sherpa, Tenzin (2020)
Sherpa, Tenzin
2020
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2020112323871
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2020112323871
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This thesis aims to study the sustainability of non-profit organizations in the context of Finland in the form of a case study of Monaliiku Ry. The thesis explores different challenges of the non-profit organization that poses a threat to its sustainability. Furthermore, this thesis also seeks to understand different strategies to achieve financial and programmatic sustainability and how an organization’s projects and activities aid in its sustainability.
The data is collected through a qualitative approach using a semi-structured interview. Moreover, materials such as Monaliiku’s website, annual report, and handbook are also used as additional resources. The collected data were analysed using a thematic approach.
The main finding of this thesis shows that Monaliiku has faced similar challenges as presented in the SOFT model, and the work-life partner has implemented strategies such as revenue and donor diversification, partnership, need-focused projects, adaptability, and impact measurement to offset such challenges. The dual-bottom line matrix of Monaliiku shows that the mission impact and profitability created by the projects and activities have been successful in aiding the organization’s sustainability. This thesis also points out that projects and activities of non-profit organizations should be designed in a way that creates a balance between financial and programmatic sustainability by giving equal importance to both mission impact and profitability.
The data is collected through a qualitative approach using a semi-structured interview. Moreover, materials such as Monaliiku’s website, annual report, and handbook are also used as additional resources. The collected data were analysed using a thematic approach.
The main finding of this thesis shows that Monaliiku has faced similar challenges as presented in the SOFT model, and the work-life partner has implemented strategies such as revenue and donor diversification, partnership, need-focused projects, adaptability, and impact measurement to offset such challenges. The dual-bottom line matrix of Monaliiku shows that the mission impact and profitability created by the projects and activities have been successful in aiding the organization’s sustainability. This thesis also points out that projects and activities of non-profit organizations should be designed in a way that creates a balance between financial and programmatic sustainability by giving equal importance to both mission impact and profitability.