Crisis and Contingency Planning in 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-crcntpln-01

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About the Article

Non-profit organizations operate in highly uncertain and resource-constrained environments, where crises can quickly undermine mission delivery and community trust. This article explores the principles and practices of crisis and contingency planning, emphasizing preparedness, adaptability, and long-term organizational resilience. Using case studies such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, it demonstrates how non-profits can safeguard staff, maintain services, and strengthen recovery through structured risk assessment, contingency frameworks, and business continuity planning. The discussion integrates theory and practice, providing actionable insights for academics, practitioners, and policymakers engaged in non-profit resilience building.

Key Topics

• Crisis management in non-profits
• Risk identification and assessment
• Contingency planning frameworks
• Business continuity strategies
• Adaptive crisis response
• Post-crisis learning and resilience

Suggested Citation

Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Crisis and Contingency Planning in Non-Profit Organizations. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-crcntpln-01

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