Assessing Training Needs 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-bld-lrn-org-03
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About the Article
This article examines training needs assessment as a strategic process for strengthening non-profit organizations. It analyzes approaches such as SWOT analysis, competency models, gap analysis, surveys, interviews, and benchmarking, showing how each can be applied in resource-constrained environments. Through case studies from Africa, Asia, and Latin America, it demonstrates how aligning training with organizational missions enhances staff capacity, organizational resilience, and long-term impact. The article also provides frameworks for prioritizing training needs, including the use of digital tools, partnerships, and high-impact targeting. By bridging theory and practice, it offers actionable strategies for academics and practitioners to design effective training needs assessments in the non-profit sector.
Key Topics
- SWOT analysis in training needs assessment
- Competency models and performance alignment
- Gap analysis and targeted training design
- Surveys, interviews, and focus groups
- Benchmarking against sector best practices
- Prioritizing training under resource constraints
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Assessing Training Needs in Non-Profit Organizations. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-bld-lrn-org-03
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