Date of Conferral
10-28-2024
Degree
Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.)
School
Business Administration
Advisor
Christopher Beehner
Abstract
Faith-based organizations that fail to secure consistent funding risk discontinuation of operations. To ensure stable funding, leaders of these organizations must understand effective information systems management strategies. Grounded in the management information systems (MIS) framework, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry study was to explore effective information systems management strategies that leaders of faith-based organizations use to maintain funding to continue their operations. The participants were six leaders of faith-based organizations in central Arkansas. Data was collected using semistructured interviews and a review of publicly available documents about MIS strategies and financial statements. Using thematic analysis, three themes were identified: management information system strategies, multiple funding opportunities, and proper organizational structure. A key recommendation is for leaders of faith-based organizations to utilize MIS to identify and manage an increased base of funding opportunities. The implications for positive social change include the ability of faith-based organizations to continue offering programs that assist community members to maintain quality of life and employment without reliance on government assistance programs.
Recommended Citation
Faucette, Jacquelyn, "Information Systems Management Strategies for Faith-based Organizations to Maintain Funding" (2024). Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies. 16524.
https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/16524
