Case Studies of Successful Digital Collaboration in Non-Profit and Business 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-dgcltlenhtmpr-08
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About the Article
This article presents case studies of successful digital collaboration across both non-profit and business organizations, illustrating how digital tools transform communication, accountability, and productivity. Non-profits such as Good Shepherd Thailand, BRAC, and ActionAid Kenya leveraged Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams, Slack, and Trello to overcome infrastructural barriers and enhance efficiency. Businesses including Automattic, Buffer, and Zapier showcase how distributed workforces achieve high productivity through asynchronous communication, automation, and strong organizational cultures. Key success factors identified include leadership commitment, training, accessible tool selection, communication protocols, and continuous evaluation. By drawing lessons from both sectors, the article contributes to academic debates on digital transformation and provides practical guidance for non-profit leaders seeking to strengthen collaborative practices under resource constraints.
Key Topics
- Digital collaboration case studies
- Non-profit adoption of tools
- Business models of distributed work
- Leadership and organizational culture
- Training and transparency
- Cross-sector lessons for digital transformation
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Case Studies of Successful Digital Collaboration in Non-Profit and Business Organizations. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-dgcltlenhtmpr-08
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