Communication Principles for Religious Non-Profits: Foundations for Trust, Clarity, and Engagement
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-cm-st-rl-org-02
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About the Article
This article explores the foundational principles of communication for religious non-profits, emphasizing clarity, listening, feedback, consistency, empathy, and ethical responsibility. It highlights how symbolic and spiritual elements—such as storytelling, rituals, and shared beliefs—combine with professional communication practices to strengthen trust and engagement. By addressing barriers of language, literacy, technology, and resources, religious non-profits can sustain credibility, inclusivity, and accountability in diverse and low-resource contexts.
Key Topics
- Communication as an organizational foundation
- Clarity, listening, feedback, and consistency
- Empathy and ethical responsibility in communication
- Symbolic and spiritual dimensions of messaging
- Barriers: language, technology, culture, resources
- Integrating professional and faith-based practices
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Communication Principles for Religious Non-Profits: Foundations for Trust, Clarity, and Engagement. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-sc-md-mt-02
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