Advancing Strategy Execution in the Non-Profit Sector: A Synthesis
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-10
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About the Article
Strategy execution in non-profit organizations is a continuous, adaptive process that integrates planning, leadership, project management, and learning. This synthesis consolidates eight key dimensions explored across the non-profit context—defining execution, building frameworks, aligning resources, applying project management, leading change, monitoring progress, addressing barriers, and drawing from case-based best practices. Together, these interconnected domains reveal strategy execution as a living system requiring both discipline and flexibility. The article highlights actionable approaches such as participatory planning, technology adoption, capacity building, stakeholder collaboration, and iterative evaluation. It concludes by emphasizing professionalization—through training, certification, and mentorship—as vital for sustained capacity. For academics, this synthesis positions execution as a complex, adaptive system in the study of management and social impact; for practitioners, it provides a roadmap for bridging the persistent gap between vision and results.
Key Topics
- Integrated systems of strategy execution
- Implementation frameworks and alignment
- Leadership and adaptive management
- Monitoring, learning, and continuous improvement
- Overcoming barriers and sustaining momentum
- Professional development and capacity building
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Advancing Strategy Execution in the Non-Profit Sector: A Synthesis. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-strextrvsinms-10
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