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  • Retaining volunteers for the cause: Hope and pride associated with cause-related charity events in cancer control

    Author(s)
    Legg, M
    Hyde, MK
    Chambers, SK
    Ng, SK
    Scuffham, P
    Stein, K
    Dunn, J
    Griffith University Author(s)
    Ng, Shu Kay Angus
    Scuffham, Paul A.
    Chambers, Suzanne K.
    Year published
    2021
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    Abstract
    Special charity events are an important source of revenue for non‐profit organisations in cancer control yet volunteering is declining and turnover is high. Experiences at cause‐related events may influence retention, particularly emotions connected to the cause and ceremonies which honour cancer survivors and remember loved ones. We explore the degree to which emotions associated with cause‐related volunteering and collective action in the literature are felt in response to Relay For Life and what emotions predict three indicators of retention: intention to return for future events, satisfaction with volunteering, and ...
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    Special charity events are an important source of revenue for non‐profit organisations in cancer control yet volunteering is declining and turnover is high. Experiences at cause‐related events may influence retention, particularly emotions connected to the cause and ceremonies which honour cancer survivors and remember loved ones. We explore the degree to which emotions associated with cause‐related volunteering and collective action in the literature are felt in response to Relay For Life and what emotions predict three indicators of retention: intention to return for future events, satisfaction with volunteering, and organisational commitment. Volunteers (n = 410) completed a cross‐sectional survey at Relay For Life events in Queensland, Australia. Multiple regression analyses examined whether emotions associated with events predicted each indicator of retention, adjusting for number of years spent volunteering for events. Sixty‐two percent reported an intention to return the following year. The most commonly reported event‐related emotions were hope, pride, and empathy (62–69%). Intention to return, satisfaction, and commitment were each significantly predicted by hope and pride. The findings suggest special charity events in cancer control could retain volunteers by fostering pride and hope (e.g., for a cancer free future); however, future prospective research which examines the mechanisms of these relationships is warranted.
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    Journal Title
    International Journal of Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Marketing
    DOI
    https://doi.org/10.1002/nvsm.1707
    Funder(s)
    ARC
    Grant identifier(s)
    LP150100368
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    This publication has been entered into Griffith Research Online as an Advanced Online Version.
    Subject
    Not-for-profit marketing
    Health services and systems
    Public health
    Sociology
    Publication URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/10072/401365
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