Fostering a Culture of Continuous Improvement 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-06
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About the Article
This article explores continuous improvement as a critical strategy for building resilient and adaptable non-profit organizations. It highlights the role of feedback loops, reflective practice, and improvement cycles such as the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) model in embedding learning into daily operations. Drawing on case studies from Kenya, India, Uganda, Haiti, Brazil, Ghana, Nigeria, Cambodia, Nepal, Tanzania, Ethiopia, and the Philippines, the discussion demonstrates how continuous improvement enhances efficiency, service quality, innovation, and employee engagement. By synthesizing theory and practice, the article provides actionable strategies for practitioners and analytical insights for academics on fostering improvement cultures in resource-constrained contexts.
Key Topics
- Continuous improvement in the non-profit sector
- Feedback loops for organizational learning
- Reflective practice as a tool for staff development
- PDCA cycle and structured improvement methods
- Case studies from diverse global contexts
- Leadership and cultural commitment to improvement
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Fostering a Culture of Continuous Improvement in Non-Profit Organizations. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-bld-lrn-org-06
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