Evaluating Ethical Communication Practices in Religious Non-Profits
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-eth-cm-rl-org-10
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About the Article
Evaluation ensures that ethical communication in religious non-profits is not aspirational but embedded in practice. This article examines criteria such as clarity, transparency, respect, inclusivity, consistency, and impact, alongside methods including surveys, focus groups, interviews, content analysis, and social media monitoring. It emphasizes stakeholder engagement through feedback mechanisms, advisory panels, and participatory forums, while highlighting the importance of transparent and accessible reporting. Special attention is given to low-resource contexts, where cost-effective, community-based, and culturally sensitive approaches are required. Case studies from Tanzania, Mexico, Nepal, Canada, and Kenya illustrate diverse adaptations. The findings conclude that evaluation strengthens accountability, fosters continuous learning, and embeds ethical communication as a strategic asset for long-term credibility and resilience.
Key Topics
- Criteria for evaluating ethical communication
- Data collection and analysis methods
- Case study methodologies
- Stakeholder engagement and feedback
- Transparent reporting practices
- Evaluation in low-resource contexts
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Evaluating Ethical Communication Practices in Religious Non-Profits. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-eth-cm-rl-org-10
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