Capacity Building for Non-Profit Organizations: Toward Sustainable Growth and Organizational Resilience
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-str-sus-grth-13
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About the Article
Capacity building remains a cornerstone of organizational effectiveness in the non-profit sector, shaping the ability to deliver services, secure resources, and achieve long-term impact. This article provides an integrative synthesis of capacity-building dimensions, including organizational assessments, strategic planning, resource mobilization, human resource development, financial management, operational efficiency, sustainability practices, ethical considerations, and adaptation to future trends. Emphasizing that capacity building is a dynamic, iterative process, the article highlights the role of technology, partnerships, evidence-based strategies, and community engagement in fostering resilience. For academics, it offers a comprehensive framework linking theory to practice; for practitioners, it provides actionable guidance to initiate, sustain, and continuously improve capacity-building initiatives in complex global contexts.
Key Topics
- Organizational capacity and assessment methods
- Strategic planning and stakeholder engagement
- Resource mobilization and financial sustainability
- Human resource development and DEI practices
- Operational efficiency and continuous improvement
- Ethical frameworks and future trends in capacity building
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Capacity Building for Non-Profit Organizations: Toward Sustainable Growth and Organizational Resilience. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-str-sus-grth-13
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