Crisis Management Frameworks 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-05

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About the Article

Non-profit organizations are increasingly exposed to crises that can disrupt operations, harm reputations, and weaken stakeholder trust. This article explores the establishment of comprehensive crisis management frameworks as a strategic necessity for resilience and sustainability. It examines the core components of effective frameworks, including crisis identification and assessment, response strategies, multidisciplinary crisis management teams, communication plans, resource allocation, and business continuity planning. Emphasis is placed on the role of training and simulation exercises in maintaining preparedness. Real-world case illustrations demonstrate how non-profits integrate structured frameworks to reduce chaos, protect operations, and sustain public trust. By institutionalizing crisis management, non-profits strengthen governance, legitimacy, and their capacity to adapt in turbulent environments.

Key Topics

• Crisis management frameworks in non-profits
• Crisis management teams (CMTs)
• Communication strategies in emergencies
• Resource management and continuity planning
• Training and simulation exercises
• Strategic governance and resilience

Suggested Citation

Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Crisis Management Frameworks in Non-Profit Organizations. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-crcntpln-05

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