Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia

Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Journal: NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies (ERDO)
Year: 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-me-frameworks-2025

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Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia

Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Journal: NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies (ERDO)
Year: 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-me-understanding-2025

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Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia

Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Journal: NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies (ERDO)
Year: 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-me-foundations-2025 

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Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Teaching Paper | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies (ERDO)
Year: 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-teaching-glossary-capacity-2025

Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia

Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Teaching Paper | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies (ERDO)
Year: 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-teaching-evaluation-tools-2025

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Evaluation is essential for non-profit organizations to demonstrate accountability, improve program quality, and secure donor confidence. This Teaching Paper introduces a structured overview of qualitative and quantitative evaluation tools, alongside practical resources to support implementation. By combining methods such as interviews, focus groups, surveys, and performance metrics with accessible tools and guides, organizations can strengthen their capacity to measure outcomes effectively. The integration of evaluation into program cycles not only enhances learning but also ensures that interventions remain relevant and evidence-based. 

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Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Teaching Paper | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies (ERDO)
Year: 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-teaching-training-design-2025

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Training programs are essential tools for strengthening the skills and knowledge of staff, volunteers, and community members in non-profit organizations. However, many programs fail to achieve lasting impact because they are poorly structured, not aligned with participant needs, or lack cultural relevance. This Teaching Paper introduces two worksheets for training design: a General Training Program Worksheet and a Culturally Appropriate Training Program Worksheet. Together, these templates guide organizations in planning effective, targeted, and inclusive training initiatives. By embedding clear objectives, appropriate methods, and robust evaluation into the design process, organizations can enhance learning outcomes and foster long-term capacity development. 

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Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Teaching Paper | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies (ERDO)
Year: 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-teaching-partnerships-2025

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Partnerships are vital for non-profit organizations seeking to expand impact, leverage resources, and build long-term sustainability. Yet, without structured agreements, partnerships can quickly falter due to unclear expectations, resource disputes, or lack of accountability. This Teaching Paper introduces two adaptable templates for partnership agreements: a General Partnership Agreement and a Specific Project Partnership Agreement. These frameworks provide organizations with practical tools to define objectives, clarify roles and responsibilities, manage resources, and establish monitoring and evaluation mechanisms. By formalizing partnerships, organizations not only protect themselves legally but also foster trust, transparency, and efficiency in collaborative efforts. 

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Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Teaching Paper | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies (ERDO)
Year: 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-teaching-needs-assessment-2025

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Needs assessment is a cornerstone of capacity building in the non-profit sector. This Teaching Paper introduces two adaptable templates—one for general organizational needs and another for skills and knowledge assessment. Together, they enable non-profits to systematically collect stakeholder input, evaluate current conditions, identify gaps, and design actionable plans. By integrating these templates into practice, organizations can align resources with real priorities, strengthen accountability, and ensure that interventions respond directly to community and institutional needs. 

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Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Journal: NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies (ERDO)
Year: 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-capacity-pathways-2025

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Capacity building has become a cornerstone of sustainable development in developing countries, equipping individuals, organizations, and communities with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to address complex social, economic, and environmental challenges. This article synthesizes the essential dimensions of capacity building: contextual analysis, needs assessment, partnerships, cultural adaptation, strategic approaches, resource mobilization, implementation, sustainability, ethics, and innovation. Drawing on practical case studies and global best practices, it argues that capacity building is a dynamic, evolving process rather than a static intervention. By embedding inclusivity, evidence-based methods, and ethical principles into program design and execution, development actors can achieve transformative impact and foster resilience across diverse contexts. 

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Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Journal: NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies (ERDO)
Year: 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-future-trends-2025

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Capacity-building practices are evolving in response to global development challenges, technological change, and shifting donor and community priorities. This article examines emerging trends shaping the future of capacity building, including integrated and cross-sectoral approaches, locally led development, adaptive management, equity and inclusion, evidence-based practice, and technological innovation. Drawing on examples from Africa, Asia, and Latin America, the analysis highlights how these trends are redefining program design and implementation. It concludes that the future of capacity building lies in approaches that are holistic, inclusive, adaptive, and informed by rigorous evidence.