Applications of Quantitative Research in Non-Profit Organizations
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-qn-rchfr-mth-11
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About the Article
Quantitative research equips non-profit organizations with systematic tools for measuring program outcomes, assessing community needs, supporting advocacy, and documenting success. This article explores diverse applications across evaluation, needs assessment, advocacy, and knowledge dissemination, emphasizing low-resource contexts where mobile data collection, open-source software, and community-led research are essential. Ethical considerations—including informed consent, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity—are highlighted as foundational to credible practice. Real-world examples demonstrate how quantitative evidence can enhance program design, influence policy, and build donor confidence. Integrating quantitative approaches strengthens transparency, credibility, and long-term sustainability while contributing to broader development goals.
Key Topics
- Quantitative research
- Program evaluation
- Needs assessment
- Advocacy and policy development
- Evidence-based practice
- Non-profit sector
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Applications of Quantitative Research in Non-Profit Organizations. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-qn-rchfr-mth-11
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