Grassroots organizations have less of a problem finding people that support their

cause and more of a problem motivating people to act on their convictions (Hinkle et al.,

1996). Bettencourt et al. (1996) reasoned,

 The success of a grassroots group is attributable, in part, to the coordination and
 motivation of group members. The extent to which a grassroots organization
 encourages members to identify with the group may be important for sustained
 success. Group identity should facilitate coordination and motivation within the
 group. (p. 170)

 There are different types of motivations, which may inspire individuals to work

for grassroots organizations. One may be whether the fruits of the grassroots effort will

directly or indirectly affect members of the group (Bettencourt, 1996).

Summary of grassroots organizations

 Farm Bureau is a grassroots organization. Grassroots organizations are

organizations in which people create and join to find solutions to specific problems that

affect them. Membership in these organizations is sustained by a common social identity

with the organization and its' members. Individuals are motivated to join these

organizations for many reasons, such as respect from their peers, benefits the

organization provides, solutions to problems that affect them, and the satisfaction of

working with others with similar problems to reach a common goal.

 Motivations of Volunteers

 According to Scott (2000):

 There are more than one million not-for-profit organizations in the U.S. with
 100,000 more created each year. This sector depends on volunteers to help
 provide programs and services and financial support. Ninety-three million
 people, almost half of the population volunteers an average of 4.2 hours a week.
 (p. 3)