Evolving Trends in Board–Executive Relations in Non-Profit Governance
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-brdexcrel-08
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Board–executive relations in non-profit organizations are being redefined by global, technological, and institutional change. This article examines emerging governance trends—including board professionalization, digitalization, crisis adaptation, hybrid and transnational governance, and cross-sectoral borrowing—and their implications for accountability and mission integrity. It argues that governance must be understood as an adaptive practice shaped by evolving contexts rather than a fixed structure. Professionalization enhances oversight but risks overmanagerialism; digital governance expands inclusivity while creating security and access challenges; and crisis conditions reveal the need for trust-based flexibility. Hybrid and international NGOs face complex multi-level accountability demands, while cross-sectoral borrowing offers valuable innovations that must be aligned with non-profit values. The article concludes that effective governance in this environment depends on adaptability, digital competence, and shared mission commitment between boards and executives, positioning relational trust as the foundation of organizational resilience.
Key Topics
- Professionalization and competence in board governance
- Digital transformation and remote governance models
- Crisis-driven adaptability in board–executive relations
- Hybrid and transnational non-profit governance
- Cross-sectoral borrowing and accountability innovation
- Mission integrity and organizational resilience
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Evolving Trends in Board–Executive Relations in Non-Profit Governance. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-brdexcrel-08
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