THE ROLE OF MUZAKKI'S TRUST IN OPTIMIZING PHILANTHROPY FOR THE ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT OF MUSTAHIK AT BAZNAS MAKASSAR

Abstract

The confidence that muzakki place in philanthropic institutions is a crucial factor in determining the success of economic empowerment initiatives targeted at mustahik, with the broader goal of reducing poverty and enhancing the well-being of marginalized communities. This research aims to investigate how muzakki’s trust influences the governance of philanthropy in empowering mustahik, specifically through the programs implemented by BAZNAS Makassar. The study involved 99 zakat contributors who had made their payments via BAZNAS Makassar, using a structured questionnaire to gather data. The sampling was carried out using a simple random sampling method, calculated through the Slovin formula. Data analysis utilized simple linear regression with the support of SPSS version 29 to evaluate the relationship between donor trust and the effectiveness of philanthropic fund management. The results indicate a significant and positive effect of muzakki's trust on the performance of philanthropic programs in advancing mustahik’s economic self-sufficiency. This implies that higher levels of trust in BAZNAS correlate with more optimal management of philanthropic resources, leading to improved economic outcomes for mustahik. Therefore, maintaining and strengthening muzakki’s trust is essential for the long-term viability and effectiveness of zakat-based empowerment initiatives, especially those operated by BAZNAS Makassar.