Bridging Strategy and Execution: Implementation Planning in NonProfit Organizations

Bridging Strategy and Execution: Implementation Planning in NonProfit Organizations

Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing

Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
Publication date: August 10, 2025
Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-bse2025
Journal DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps

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Abstract

Turning strategic vision into tangible results requires more than good intentions—it demands a clear, actionable, and adaptable implementation plan. This paper explores how non-profit organizations can effectively transition from strategy formulation to execution, identifying key processes, resource alignment methods, and accountability structures. It emphasizes the role of adaptive planning, stakeholder involvement, and performance monitoring in ensuring strategies achieve their intended impact.

Keywords: strategy execution, implementation planning, non-profit management, adaptive strategy, performance monitoring, stakeholder alignment 

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