Capacity Building Frameworks for Non-Profit Organizations: Models, Integration, and Applications
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: 10.64357/neya-gjnps-fd-tr-cp-bd-05
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About the Article
Capacity building is a cornerstone of sustainability and effectiveness in the non-profit sector. This article explores conceptual foundations and practical frameworks of capacity building, analyzing individual, organizational, and systemic models. It outlines steps for developing capacity-building plans, including needs assessments, SMART objectives, activity design, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation. Case studies from Rwanda, Kenya, Indonesia, India, and the Philippines illustrate how these frameworks are applied across health, education, environment, women’s empowerment, and disaster resilience. By integrating theory with applied practice, the article emphasizes the importance of embedding capacity building within organizational strategy, engaging leadership, leveraging partnerships, and fostering a culture of continuous learning. It offers academics insights into organizational development while providing practitioners with actionable strategies to design and implement effective frameworks.
Key Topics
- Models of capacity building: individual, organizational, systemic
- Developing structured capacity-building plans
- Integration into organizational strategy
- Leadership, partnerships, and continuous learning
- Case studies from Africa and Asia
- Practical applications for resilience and sustainability
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Capacity Building Frameworks for Non-Profit Organizations: Models, Integration, and Applications. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-fd-tr-cp-bd-05
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