Case Studies in Legal Compliance and Governance: Lessons for Non-Profit Organizations
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-lg-fr-ens-11
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About the Article
Non-profit organizations often operate in challenging environments where compliance, governance, and ethical integrity are critical yet difficult to sustain. This article presents international case studies from Kenya, India, and the United States, illustrating how organizations implement best practices in governance, financial transparency, risk management, and ethical fundraising. Lessons drawn highlight scalable strategies for enhancing legitimacy, donor trust, and sustainability, providing actionable guidance for practitioners and insights for scholars studying compliance and governance in diverse contexts.
Key Topics
- Non-profit governance
- Compliance
- Case studies
- Financial transparency
- Ethical fundraising
- Risk management
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Case Studies in Legal Compliance and Governance: Lessons for Non-Profit Organizations. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-lg-fr-ens-11
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