Case Studies and Best Practices in Non-Profit Strategic Evaluation
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global | NEYA Global Publishing
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps.tse-09
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About the Article
This article presents case studies and best practices in non-profit strategic evaluation, showing how frameworks such as the Logic Model, Results-Based Management, and the Balanced Scorecard are applied across diverse contexts. It highlights how organizations in education, rural development, and housing stability used evaluation to improve performance, accountability, and sustainability. Best practices include defining clear objectives, integrating qualitative and quantitative methods, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring transparent reporting.
Key Topics
- Logic Model in digital education programs
- Results-Based Management in rural development
- Strategic evaluation in housing stability initiatives
- Defining SMART objectives and metrics
- Mixed methods for richer evaluation insights
- Monitoring, feedback loops, and adaptation
- Transparency, accountability, and communication of results
Academic Value
The article bridges theory and practice by demonstrating the adaptability of evaluation frameworks across organizational contexts. It provides a synthesis of lessons learned from case studies, offering both scholars and practitioners practical approaches to strengthen accountability, foster learning, and ensure sustainable mission-driven success.
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Case Studies and Best Practices in Non-Profit Strategic Evaluation. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps.tse-09
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