Case Studies and Best Practices in Non-Profit Strategy Execution
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-strextrvsinms-09
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About the Article
Case studies of successful non-profit and mission-driven organizations provide critical insight into how strategic plans are transformed into sustainable outcomes. This article analyzes three landmark examples—BRAC’s decentralized development model, Safaricom’s M-Pesa initiative, and Grameen Bank’s peer-based microfinance system—to identify the principles underlying effective execution. Across diverse contexts, these organizations demonstrate shared enablers: participatory design, affordable technology, visionary leadership, cross-sector partnerships, and continuous learning mechanisms. The analysis synthesizes lessons into actionable practices for non-profits, emphasizing adaptability, collaboration, and contextual sensitivity as drivers of resilience and long-term mission alignment. By integrating theoretical perspectives with empirical evidence, the article bridges scholarly and practitioner audiences, offering a comprehensive view of how strategy execution succeeds under resource constraints.
Key Topics
- Case studies of BRAC, M-Pesa, and Grameen Bank
- Community engagement and participatory approaches
- Leadership and adaptive management
- Technological innovation in low-resource contexts
- Partnerships and cross-sector collaboration
- Continuous improvement and organizational learning
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Case Studies and Best Practices in Non-Profit Strategy Execution. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-strextrvsinms-09
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