Table 1 Barriers and facilitators and participant numbers
Quantitative study N = 3254 Fidelity study [4] | Mixed methods studies N = 923 Carrington study [2]—40 participants Tillotson study [8]—500 participants + 383 professional services firms | Qualitative studies N = 306 Breeze study [1]—60 participants Kail Study [6]—9 participants Ravenscroft Study [7]—13 participants Van Poortvliet Study [9]—12 participants David & Lucille Packard Study [3]—12 participants Jones et al. [5]—200 participants | |
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Difficulty accessing evidence Studies 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. 6, 7, 9 | 80% (n = 2604) expressed concerns that there was not sufficient relevant information to determine the credibility and trustworthiness of a non-profit or what the impact of their donation is. | n = 40 | n = 306 |
Challenges in understanding the evidence Studies 1, 2, 5, 7, 9 | 65% (n = 2115) did not know the impact of their funding. | N/A | n = 285 |
Insufficient resources Studies 1, 2, 5, 7. 8, 9 | N/A | n = 923 | n = 285 |
Knowledge transfer and ease of access Studies 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9 | 65% of (n = 2115) would give more if they had at least one insight into the impact of their giving. | n = 40 | n = 246 |
Professional advisors Studies 2, 6, 8 | N/A | n = 923 | n = 9 |
Broader definition of what counts as credible evidence and standardisation of reporting Studies 2, 5, 7, 9 | N/A | n = 40 | n = 225 |