Advancing Qualitative Research in the Non-Profit Sector: Insights, Challenges, and Future Directions
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-ql-rchfr-mth-12
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About the Article
This article synthesizes the key contributions, challenges, and strategies in qualitative research for non-profit organizations. It highlights methods such as interviews, focus groups, case studies, and narrative analysis, emphasizing their value in capturing nuanced perspectives and informing context-sensitive programs. Challenges including time demands, bias, and limited generalizability are examined, alongside strategies such as triangulation, member checking, peer review, and reflexivity. The article stresses the importance of flexibility, stakeholder engagement, and culturally sensitive adaptations in resource-constrained contexts. By integrating methodological rigor with practical responsiveness, qualitative research in non-profits provides robust insights that enhance program development, evaluation, advocacy, and community impact.
Key Topics
- Qualitative research
- Non-profit sector
- Methodological rigor
- Reflexivity
- Triangulation
- Community engagement
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Advancing Qualitative Research in the Non-Profit Sector: Insights, Challenges, and Future Directions. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-ql-rchfr-mth-12
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