Case Studies and Best Practices in Corporate–Non-Profit Partnerships
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-cr-prt-spn-10
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About the Article
Real-world case studies offer crucial insights into how corporate–non-profit partnerships generate sustainable social impact, particularly in developing contexts. This article examines five high-profile collaborations—Coca-Cola and WaterAid in Africa, Unilever’s Project Shakti in India, Microsoft and the Akshaya Patra Foundation, Nestlé and the IFRC, and GE with Safe Water Network in Ghana. These examples reveal how shared values, robust communication, and mutual benefits foster enduring impact in areas such as water access, women’s empowerment, nutrition, and disaster relief. The article also highlights lessons from challenges, including misalignment of goals and weak communication, offering best practices such as partner research, clear value propositions, monitoring frameworks, and adaptive management. For practitioners, the findings provide actionable recommendations to structure effective partnerships; for academics, they demonstrate the interplay between cross-sector governance, sustainability, and community-centered approaches.
Key Topics
- Corporate partnerships
- Case studies
- Best practices
- Community engagement
- Corporate social responsibility
- Developing countries
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Case Studies and Best Practices in Corporate–Non-Profit Partnerships. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-cr-prt-spn-10
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