Assessing Training Effectiveness in Non-Profit Organizations: Frameworks, Methods, and Continuous Improvement
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-dv-tr-pt-08
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About the Article
Evaluating training effectiveness is essential for ensuring that non-profit programs achieve measurable outcomes and align with organizational goals. This article reviews key frameworks—Kirkpatrick’s Four Levels, Phillips’ ROI Model, and Brinkerhoff’s Success Case Method—while distinguishing between formative and summative approaches. It examines data collection methods such as surveys, tests, observations, interviews, and performance metrics, alongside techniques of quantitative and qualitative analysis. By linking training outcomes to KPIs and strategic objectives, the article provides a roadmap for integrating evaluation into continuous improvement. For academics, it contributes to organizational learning and evaluation literature; for practitioners, it offers actionable strategies to strengthen accountability, sustainability, and training impact.
Key Topics
- Frameworks for training evaluation in non-profits
- Kirkpatrick, ROI, and Success Case approaches
- Formative vs. summative evaluation methods
- Data collection and analysis techniques
- Linking outcomes to KPIs and organizational goals
- Continuous improvement through evidence-based learning
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Assessing Training Effectiveness in Non-Profit Organizations: Frameworks, Methods, and Continuous Improvement. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-dv-tr-pt-08
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