International faith-based organizations: An organizational analysis of Latter-day Saint Charities

ABSTRACT

This organizational analysis of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ faith-based organization, Latter-day Saint Charities, adds to the knowledge base regarding international faith-based organizations and their delivery of humanitarian and international development assistance. Qualitative data gathered from interviews with key headquarters staff describe LDS Charities’ organizational structure, guiding philosophies, and service delivery system. The role of social work strategies within faith-based international organizations as well as practice implications are discussed.

KEYWORDS:

• faith-based organization
• international
• nongovernmental organization
• qualitative

Acknowledgment

Special thanks to Professor Frederick Ahearn, Emeritus Professor at The Catholic University of America.

Notes

1. Participant Interviews will be referred to by number. Either Participant 1, Participant 2 or P1, P2, and so forth, will be used to delineate which participant is being cited.