ABSTRACT
This qualitative study investigates the antecedents of career stagnation among female senior staff in an Indonesian non-profit, religious-based organization. Following the rise of women leadership in Indonesian organizations, knowledge about the condition of women leadership in Indonesia is lacking. Using a phenomenological approach, this study interviewed eight senior female staff working in two Indonesian zakat foundations to gain insight about their leadership capability and career advancement opportunities. The findings of this study revealed the influence of individual, social and preference factors towards career advancement and promotion to leadership position. Implications for human resource practice were discussed.
