Addressing Roadblocks and Challenges in Non-Profit Strategy Execution
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-strextrvsinms-08
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About the Article
Roadblocks in non-profit strategy execution often arise from predictable challenges such as limited capacity, stakeholder resistance, fragmented problem-solving routines, and weak feedback systems. This article presents a structured, practice-oriented framework for anticipating and overcoming these obstacles within low-resource contexts. It integrates early-warning diagnostics (SWOT, risk registers, stakeholder analysis), root-cause methodologies (5 Whys, Ishikawa), and prioritization tools (Pareto, Force-Field Analysis) to guide managers from detection to resolution. Emphasis is placed on sustaining team momentum through communication cadences, milestone recognition, and enablement supports, as well as embedding continuous improvement cycles based on Agile reviews, benchmarking, and lessons-learned systems. Case applications from community health, volunteer engagement, and fundraising illustrate how these methods strengthen organizational resilience. For scholars, the article bridges quality management and change leadership theory with non-profit realities; for practitioners, it provides a concrete, adaptable toolkit for diagnosing and dismantling execution barriers while cultivating a culture of learning and accountability.
Key Topics
- Roadblocks in strategy execution
- Root cause analysis and diagnostic tools
- Risk management and stakeholder alignment
- Continuous improvement and learning systems
- Motivation and communication routines
- Adaptive management in non-profit organizations
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Addressing Roadblocks and Challenges in Non-Profit Strategy Execution. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-strextrvsinms-08
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