Cercetare realizata de Petro

1. ONG NGO Sociological Research Report 2% APRIL 2011

2. CONTENTS OBJECTIVES METHODOLOGY SURVEY RESULTS IV. CONCLUSIONS

4. Positive and negative aspects in the event evaluation

5. Suggestions and complaints about the event

7. Subjects of study: representatives of NGOs participating in the event

8. The method of data collection: telephone interview

9. Instrument data collection: questionnaire

10. Sample Type: general

11. The sample: 27 respondents

12. Representativeness: the sample is not representative of the investigated area

16. How many people are employed (full time or part- time) in your organisation? 22.2% - 1 -3 employees 22.2% Over 50 de employees 14.8% -20employees 10 14.8% 20- 50 employees 11.1% 5-10 employees 3.7% 3-5 employees EMPLOYEES NUMBER

17. CONCLUSIONS

19. Most of the participants' expectations were confirmed given that most of them were familiar with the events organized by the Board.

20. The aspect that has generated the most complaints was the fact that there were no results from participating in this event, either due to the small number of participants, or involvement still lower compared to previous years, private companies or local authorities / central in the activities of NGOs.

23. Subjects of survey: Petrom employees

24. The method of data collection: Self-questionnaire

25. Instrument data collection: questionnaire

26. Sample Type: General

27. Sample volume: Project: 2500 employees 635 respondents made

28. Participationat 2% NGO’s faire 24 No 71% Yes 29% Did you participated in the NGOs fair organized by Petrom on supporting redirecting 2% of the income tax to NGOs?

29. Participation at the fair by gender of respondent 25 Females are showing a greater interest when it comes to action like NGO’s fair organized by Petrom. The difference between men and women in this is 10%.

30. Participation in the fair according to the respondent's age 26 Young people are most attracted to this kind of events. With increasing age the involvement decreases, except for people over 50 who have the desire to involve more than the overall average.

31. The reason 27 56% I have redirected already the 2% 27% I didn’t have time 5% I didn’t know about this event Didn’t interest me 3% 2% I don’t want to redirect the 2% 2% Lack of confidence 4% I don’t know/I don’t answer Witch is the reason why you didn’t attend this fair? In most cases, those who have not participated in the fair claim to have already targeted 2% of profit. Although it is an event organized by Petrom, however, a lack of time in working hours was an obstacle for 27% of respondents

32. Appreciation of the initiative 28 2% 2% 4% 44% 48% Very useful Useful Less useful Not useful DNK/NA How do you evaluate the initiative of organizing this NGO Fair? Among respondents to the interview 92% consider this event as usefulor very useful.

33. Rating initiative based on participation in the fair 29 Most of those who participated highlights as very useful the event. Only 35% of those who didn’t took part in the Fair believes the same thing.

34. Other activities 30 Yes DNK/NA 18% 28% No 54% Have you participated in social responsibility activities organized by Petrom?

35. Participation NGO’s Fair 2% depending on participating in other activities of Petrom CSR 31 There is a correlation between those who participated in CSR Petrom activities and the 2% event. Among those who participated in the fair, 31% had participated to other CSR activities, 9 percent more than those who have not done so

36. Participation in Petrom CSR activities depending on respondent's gender 32 The female respondents, compared with male, had participated to a greater extend in Petrom CSR programs, the difference being 15 per cent in this terms.

37. Participation in Petrom CSR activities depending on respondent’s age 33 For study respondents, involvement and interest in CSR activities drops as they grow older

38. Activities they took part in 34 42,7% Andrei’s Country - tree planting - Christmas gifts for Be Santa Claus 35,5% children 9,1% 2% NGO fair 8,2% Volunteering/projects 8,2% Build for the future 3,6% Spring gift fair 3,6% Educational activities 18,0% Other What are these activities? Only the persons that said they participated responded. The main activity the majority of respondets took part in is “Andrei’s Country”. Others represents other activities which occupy a percentage less than 1%. The total number of people who answered this question: 110. The difference up to 153 is represented by the ones that didn’t mention the event. Out of the total 153 stated they have participated

39. 35 58% 52% 31% 22% 12% 7% 6% 4% 4% 4% Very Interested Not very interested No interest I don’t know interested General NGO activity Supporting the civil society Interest regarding NGOs versus supporting the civil society How interested are you in There isn’t a clear line between participants’ perception of NGO activities in general and supporting the civil society. Interest for NGOs sum up to 59%, while supporting the civil society accumulated 70%.

40. Interest for NGOs activities and the civil society depending on the respondents’ gender 36 - Foarte interesat - The gender difference when talking about NGO activities is only 7% in favor of females. When talking about supporting the civil society, the difference is 9% in favor of the same class.

41. Trust in NGOs 37 In full extent Not at all 1% 7% IDK/NA 7% A lot 28% Little 57% How much do you trust NGOs in Romania, generally speaking? The trust in NGOs generally reflects the participation at the event. The economic system and the way NGOs works in general is a component respondents do not know or trust

42. Involvement in NGO activities depending on age and gender of respondents 38

43. Trust in NGOs depending on the respondents’ gender 39 The gender difference when it comes to trust given to NGOs’ activities is 11%. Women manifest a larger amount of trust than men.

44. Involvement 40 IDK/NA 3% Yes 22% No 75% Have you ever been involved in activities organized by NGOs / volunteering?

45. Involvement 41 34,0% 23,9% 6,3% 35,7% Child protection 12,9% 20,8% 12,1% 54,2% Social protection 11,0% 40,9% 6,5% 41,6% Environment 15,7% 31,7% 6,3% 46,3% Natural disaster 7,6% 17,0% 14,2% 61,3% Social integration 24,6% 14,5% 10,1% 50,9% Poverty 34,2% 20,2% 8,0% 37,6% Health 23,3% 30,2% 6,5% 40,0% Education 13,5% 24,7% 11,2% 50,6% Culture Support financially Volunteering No involvement I don’t know/ No answer In what way would you support NGOs that are working on the following causes: The main areas where respondents consider they would intervene financially are health and child protection. The employee’s profile and projects involved in up to now show the environment issues are the main area where he would volunteer

46. NGO support history 42 IDK/NA 3% Yes No 50% 47% So far, have you financially supported an NGO?

47. Reasons for not supporting NGOs in the past 43 31% Lack of trust regarding the destination of the redirected money 22% Lack of money 16% Lack of information regarding causes 14% Lack of time 11% Lack of knowledge regarding procedures Lack of trust in the importance of only 5% financial source 1% Other reason What are the main reasons for which you have never financially supported an NGO? The main opinion shows that the main reason for not supporting NGO is lack of trust in distributing the money received. The second reason is lack of money to donate when it comes to supporting NGOs.. Only persons who said they have never financially supported an NGO answered.

48. Reasons for supporting NGOs in the past 44 41% The nature of the problem 23% Program efficiency / results The history of the NGO I supported 17% Recommendations 12% 6% The way the program is presented 2% Other aspects What are the main aspects that convinced you to financially support an NGO? The main motivation represents the problem presented and supported by the NGO followed by the efficiency previous programs had. The way programs are presented is one of the less important features when it comes to sustaining an NGO. Only persons that said they have previously supported an NGO answered.

49. The possibility of redirecting 2% 45 No 5% Yes 95% Did you know you could redirect 2% of your income taxes previous to the NGO fair organized by Petrom?

50. 2% history 46 No 27% Yes 73% In previous years have you redirected 2% of your income taxes to a NGO?

51. Previous experience regarding the redirection of the 2% income taxes depending on age and gender 47

52. Decision factors 48 27% NGO profile 23% Program efficiency / results 17% Family, friends recommendations The history of the NGO where I 16% Redirected 2% The way the NGO promotes and presents 6% itself 5% NGO experience - Company recommendations 3% Consulting the benefactor lists from 2% previous years 1% Other aspects What are the main aspects that determined you the redirect 2% of your income taxes? Only the persons that said the redirected 2% in previous years answered. The most important aspect for respondents when they chose which NGO to redirect 2% to was the organization’s profile.

53. Area 49 53% health 13% child protection 7% education 4% environment protection 4% church 4% cultural heritage 4% social care 3% Persons with disabilities 3% social 2% animal protection 4% other In what activity area was the NGO where you redirected 2%? Health was the main area where 2% was redirected. All the other domains sum up to less than 47%. Only persons who said they redirected 2% in previous years answered.

54. Current decision factors 50 Lack of trust regarding the redirected 31% money The lack of information regarding NGOs 24% 19% The lack of time to complete the procedure The lack of knowledge regarding the 7% redirection procedure Lack of trust in the importance of 6% a single financial support Lack of solicitations from these kind 5% of organizations I did not know this option was possible 5% I consider the 2% should be used by 3% the state What were they main reasons for which you did not redirect 2% to an NGO? Lack of trust regarding money destination is the main factor that limits respondents desire to redirect to an NGO. 3% have trust the State more and think it should receive the funds. Only persons who said they did have never redirected 2% to a NGO answered.

55. 2% in the present 51 I redirected to an NGO present at the fair I haven’t I made a decision yet will redirect 20% to another 24% organization 9% I redirected to another organization I will redirect 43% to another organization participating at the fair 4% How did you/will you use the 2% income taxes? 43% of respondents stated that they redirected 2% of their income taxes to another organization than those present at the fair.

56. The current decision to redirect 2% of income taxes depending on gender 52 Almost two times more women have redirected 2% to a NGO present at the fair.

57. Current decision to redirect 2% income taxes depending on respondents age 53 Young people are the most interested category in NGOs present at the fair, closely followed by people past the age of 50.

58. 2% ONG area 54 50% health 10% child protection 8% education 4% cultural heritage 4% people with disabilities social 3% 3% animal protection 3% social protection 3% church 2% environment protection 9% other What is the activity area of NGOs were you would redirect/redirected 2%? Only persons who redirected or said they will redirect answered.

59. Decision versus 2% Fair 55 No 15% Yes 85% The decision to redirect 2% to a NGO was made before the Fair was organized? Only persons who said they redirected or will redirect 2% answered. The majority of those who redirected 2% chose the organization (or at least its profile) before the event organized by Petrom.

60. 2% Fair – decision factor 56 40% 22% 17% 12% 10% It influenced me a lot It influenced me It influenced me little Not at all It influenced me very little In what degree did participating at the fair influenced your decision to redirect 2% to one of the NGOs present? In 32% of cases, taking in consideration only the persons who were present at the fair, the event was a source of inspiration for their destination of the 2% income taxes.

61. Event utility 57 38% 37% 11% 8% 4% Very useful Useful Not very useful Not useful IDK/NA In what extent do you feel that this NGO fair was useful for you? The utility of this event is outlined by over three quarters of respondents to the study. Only persons who said they participated at the fair answered.

62. Personal advantage 58 36% New information about the NGOs Filling in the income statement and 30% redirecting the 2% of the contribution Sending the envelope with the answers 25% to the organizers 1% Other 8% Don’t know/ No answer What do you consider that were the advantages for you in attending to this NGOs fair? Only the people that claim they participated in the Fair answered. This fair represented a source of information for the attendants, even if they didn’t deposit the 2%. The event itself is a method to raise awareness in future and its results can be seen to a greater extent if it repeats.

63. Demographic data 59 Male 43% Female 57% over 50 years old < 30 years Other studies 17% 28% Highschool 1% 3% Post-secondary school, college 1% 41 - 50 years 28% 31 - 40 years MBA, PHD 27% 35% Faculty graduates 60%

64. CONCLUSIONS

66. Female gender manifests a greater interest when it comes to activities like the Fair organized by Petrom. Considering this, the difference between men and women represents 10%. With an almost double percentage comparing to the male population, the female gender people directed the 2% towards an organization that participated in the Fair.

67. Young people are most attracted to this kind of event. The level of involvement decreases along with the increase of the age limit, and an exception is represented by people aged over 50, who manifest an over the average desire for involvement.

68. In most of the cases, the people that didn’t take part in the event claim that they have already directed the 2% from their profit. Although it is an event organized by Petrom, lack of time during work-hours was an impediment for 27% of the respondents.

70. “Andrei’s country” and “You too should be Santa Claus” are the projects in which most of the respondents took part (over 78% of those who say that took part in such programs).

71. In the general perception of the respondents, there is no clearly defined link between the NGOs activities in general and supporting the civil society. The interest shown for NGOs in general totals 59%, and the support of the civil society totals 70%.

73. Although the necessity of organizing this event was mentioned in an important proportion, 40% of the respondents declare that this fair had no effect on their decision to action in a certain way when it comes for directing 2% of the income.