Building Learning Organizations in the Non-Profit Sector
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-01
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About the Article
This article explores how non-profits can cultivate the characteristics of learning organizations to achieve adaptability, sustainability, and long-term impact. Drawing on theories from Senge, Garvin, and Watkins & Marsick, as well as case studies from Uganda and India, it demonstrates how continuous learning enhances resilience, staff retention, and program quality. The analysis highlights organizational learning as not just a corporate concept but a vital strategy for non-profits operating in complex, resource-limited environments.
Key Topics
- Organizational learning theory in the non-profit sector
- Adaptability and responsiveness to crises
- Innovation and performance improvement
- Employee engagement and retention
- Sustainable growth through continuous learning
- Case studies from Uganda and India
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Building Learning Organizations in the Non-Profit Sector. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-bld-lrn-org-01
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| Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Building Learning Organizations in the Non-Profit Sector: Synthesis and Strategic Implications. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-bld-lrn-org-12 | ||||
| Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Building Learning Organizations in the Non-Profit Sector. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. | ||||
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