Identification of Solutions for Utilizing Donors' Capacity as Non-commercial Partners in Sports Infrastructure Development

Purpose: Given donors' significant capacity and potential to contribute to sports infrastructure development in the country, identifying suitable and practical Solutions for leveraging this capacity is of utmost importance. Therefore, this research aims to identify Solutions for utilizing donors' capacity in sports infrastructure development.Methodology: This qualitative study employed a thematic analysis approach, utilizing content analysis as an exploratory technique. The study population consisted of sports experts, managers, and individuals engaged in sports donors. Purposeful and snowball sampling methods were employed, and data saturation was achieved through ۱۷ interviews. Semi-structured interviews were conducted either in person or via telephone. Validity and reliability were ensured through acceptability, transferability, confirmability, and retest.Findings: The data analysis yielded ۴۲ open codes, categorized into nine sub-themes. Ultimately, the sub-themes were classified into five main themes: legal and structural reforms, improvement of management and planning, transformation and enhancement of public culture, strengthening of information dissemination and awareness, and economic support and incentives. The findings of this research present a comprehensive set of effective Solutions and tools for maximizing donors' participation in sports infrastructure development. Sports organizations and donors can make the most of this valuable capacity by employing these Solutions.Originality: The research findings provide insights into philanthropists' motivations, challenges, and potential contributions to advancing sports development initiatives. The study also proposes an innovative framework for effectively engaging and collaborating with donors to drive sports infrastructure growth.

کلیدواژه ها:

Development ، Donors' Capacity ، Economic ، Innovation ، solutions ، Sports Infrastructure