Grant management strategies and project performance of non-governmental organizations in Nairobi City County, Kenya
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2024-06
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Kenyatta University
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Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) play a crucial role in addressing various social, economic, and environmental challenges in Nairobi City County, Kenya. However, statistical trends analysis indicates a decline in the overall project performance of NGOs in the region over the past five years, raising concerns about the effectiveness of their grant management practices. This research examined how grant management strategies influence project performance in NGOs in Nairobi City County, Kenya. The key objective was to investigate grant management strategies and project performance in Nairobi NGOs. The study utilized a descriptive design with a sample of 60 NGOs strategically selected from the target population of 201 registered NGOs in Nairobi. This study was guided by the institutional theory, theory of change and system theory.Primary data was collected via Likert scale survey questions. Descriptive, frequency, and inferential statistics like regression and correlation analysis were used to analyze the data and determine relationships. The results demonstrated that strategic planning, grant design, funds management, and monitoring and evaluation positively influenced project performance. Correlation analysis revealed statistically significant positive associations between all four grant management variables and project performance. Regression analysis indicated positive relationships between the four factors and project performance. The findings suggest strategic planning, grant design, funds management, and monitoring and evaluation are significant predictors of NGO project performance in Nairobi. Recommendations include further research to identify additional factors, beyond the scope of this study that may determine NGO project performance. The data analysis process involved diagnostic tests, descriptive statistics, and inferential statistics to explore the relationship between grant management strategies and project performance in Nairobi NGOs. Descriptive statistics provided insights into data distribution, while inferential statistics such as correlation and regression analysis examined the relationships between grant management strategies and project performance. The findings indicated positive correlations and significant impacts of strategic planning, grant design, funds management, and monitoring and evaluation on project performance. Data were effectively presented using tables and figures, with qualitative data analyzed thematically. Recommendations included enhancing communication, stakeholder involvement, and further research to identify additional project performance factors.
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A research project submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the degree of master of business administration, project management, School of Business Economics and Tourism, Kenyatta University, June 2024
Supervisor. Paul sang