Developing Reporting Frameworks for Non-Profit Accountability and Impact
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-impcassmsrcmm-03
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About the Article
Developing effective reporting frameworks is essential for non-profit organizations seeking to ensure accountability, communicate results, and sustain trust with funders and communities. This article outlines the structure and logic of robust frameworks that integrate goal-setting, key performance indicators (KPIs), data collection systems, and alignment with donor requirements. It explores practical strategies for designing frameworks that balance quantitative and qualitative indicators, incorporate stakeholder perspectives, and adapt to resource constraints. Drawing on examples from diverse non-profit contexts, the analysis highlights how frameworks can evolve from compliance tools into systems for learning, reflection, and strategic adaptation. By embedding simple, affordable, and contextually relevant mechanisms, non-profits can use reporting frameworks to enhance transparency, strengthen funder relations, and reinforce long-term organizational sustainability.
Key Topics
- Reporting frameworks and accountability systems
- Development and use of KPIs
- Alignment with donor expectations
- Data collection and analysis in low-resource settings
- Stakeholder participation and learning
- Strategic communication of results
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Developing Reporting Frameworks for Non-Profit Accountability and Impact. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-impcassmsrcmm-03
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