Factors influencing resource mobilisation capacity among local environmental nongovernment organizations in Temeke district, Tanzania

This study assessed the factors influencing resource mobilisation capacities among local environmental NGOs in Temeke District in Dar es Salaam Region. Specifically, the study focused on examining the type, status and the strategies of resource mobilisation, the factors influencing the capacity and sustainability of resource mobilisation and the contribution of resource mobilisation to organisational performance. The study adopted qualitative research design with non-probability sampling techniques employed to select participants. The study employed in-depth interviews, documentary reviews and focus group discussions as tools to collect both primary and secondary data. Data analysis was through content analysis and interpretation of narratives and stories as presented by the study participants. The findings of this study reveal that local environmental NGOs mainly depend on mobilised resources internally such as financial and human resources, office, residential and working tools. It further established that local environmental NGOs lack important guiding documents such as strategic and resource mobilisation plans together with the required professional staff on resource mobilisation. This implies that the resource mobilization capacity of local environmental NGOs in Temeke District is weak, poor, non-predictable and unsustainable. Subsequently, this study recommends that NGOs should hire skilled and professional staff responsible for resource mobilisation, strengthen the network and relationship with donors and develop and follow their strategic and resource mobilisation plans.