Future Trends in Training and Development for 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-tr-imp-bl-sk-11
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About the Article
This article explores the emerging trends reshaping training and development in non-profit organizations. It analyzes the rise of personalized learning approaches—adaptive, micro, experiential, and social—alongside technological innovations such as mobile learning, learning management systems (LMS), gamification, artificial intelligence, and immersive VR/AR tools. The study highlights the expansion of remote and hybrid training models, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the growing integration of sustainability into training design through low-carbon delivery and environmentally focused curricula. Case studies from Kenya, India, Brazil, Rwanda, South Africa, and the Philippines demonstrate how these trends enhance inclusivity, flexibility, and long-term impact. The article argues that non-profits that strategically adopt continuous learning, technological adaptation, and sustainability practices will be better positioned to strengthen organizational capacity, engage participants, and achieve mission-driven goals.
Key Topics
- Personalized and adaptive learning
- Technology integration in training
- Mobile, VR/AR, and AI applications
- Remote and hybrid training models
- Sustainability-driven training practices
- Future directions in non-profit capacity building
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Future Trends in Training and Development for Non-Profit Organizations. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-tr-imp-bl-sk-11
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