Enhancing Operational Efficiency 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-str-sus-grth-08
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About the Article
Operational efficiency is fundamental to the sustainability and impact of non-profit organizations. This article critically examines strategies for enhancing efficiency through frameworks such as lean management, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement. It explores process optimization, technology integration, risk management, and performance measurement systems as drivers of both effectiveness and resilience. The role of staff engagement, innovation, and continuous learning is emphasized, underscoring that efficiency is not a one-off achievement but an ongoing organizational practice. By bridging theory and application, the article offers academics a lens for analyzing efficiency–equity dynamics and provides practitioners with actionable strategies to build adaptive, resilient, and mission-driven organizations.
Key Topics
- Lean management and process optimization
- Technology and digital innovation
- Risk management and resilience
- Performance measurement and KPIs
- Continuous improvement cycles
- Organizational culture and staff engagement
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Enhancing Operational Efficiency in Non-Profit Organizations. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-str-sus-grth-08
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