Designing Learning and Development Programs 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-bld-lrn-org-04
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About the Article
This article explores how non-profits can design effective learning and development programs that strengthen staff performance, build organizational capacity, and ensure alignment with mission objectives. Drawing on the SMART framework, competency-based curricula, interactive pedagogies, and blended learning approaches, it provides both theoretical and practical insights into program design. Case studies from Uganda, Kenya, India, Brazil, Peru, Cambodia, and Nepal illustrate strategies for setting objectives, developing curricula, selecting methodologies, and implementing training under resource constraints. The discussion emphasizes that training programs are strategic investments in sustainability and social impact, particularly when they integrate stakeholder engagement, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
Key Topics
- SMART framework for defining learning objectives
- Competency-based curricula in non-profits
- Interactive pedagogies and experiential learning
- Blended learning models and digital tools
- Implementation and facilitation strategies
- Feedback, evaluation, and continuous improvement
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Designing Learning and Development Programs in Non-Profit Organizations. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-bld-lrn-org-04
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