Legal Compliance and Governance in Non-Profit Organizations: A Synthesis of Principles and Practices
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-lg-fr-ens-12
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About the Article
This article synthesizes core findings on non-profit governance, legal compliance, and ethical integrity. It emphasizes that compliance extends beyond avoiding penalties to embedding transparency, accountability, and sustainability. Key themes include legal structures, regulatory compliance, fiduciary duties, reporting transparency, ethical fundraising, intellectual property management, risk mitigation, and ethical organizational culture. Drawing on global case studies, it demonstrates how adherence to governance and compliance principles enhances stakeholder trust, secures funding, and strengthens long-term impact, providing both academic insights and practical guidance.
Key Topics
- Non-profit governance
- Legal compliance
- Transparency
- Accountability
- Sustainability
- Ethical fundraising
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Legal Compliance and Governance in Non-Profit Organizations: A Synthesis of Principles and Practices. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-lg-fr-ens-12
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