Staying on Course: Monitoring and Adjusting Strategic Plans in Non-Profit Organizations
Journal: Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
Publication Date: August 10, 2025
Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-scp2025
Journal DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps
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Abstract
In the dynamic landscape of non-profit work, even the most carefully developed strategic plans require regular review and adjustment to stay relevant and effective. This article examines the essential processes, tools, and organizational mindsets for sustaining strategic alignment over time. It highlights the importance of continuous monitoring, iterative learning, and participatory feedback mechanisms, and emphasizes how cultural responsiveness and data-informed decision-making enable organizations to adapt to uncertainty without losing sight of their mission.
Keywords: Strategic planning, non-profit management, adaptive strategy, continuous improvement, organizational learning, participatory governance, cultural responsiveness
Key Topics
- Continuous monitoring systems in non-profits
- Adaptive planning in dynamic contexts
- Integrating stakeholder feedback into decision-making
- Managing deviations without mission drift
- Case examples of strategic plan adjustments
Academic Value
This article contributes to the literature on non-profit strategic management by providing an integrated framework for ongoing evaluation and adjustment. It offers practitioners evidence-based methods for maintaining strategic direction while remaining agile, and supports scholars with a model that bridges theory and operational realities.
Citation Formats
APA:
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Staying on course: Monitoring and adjusting strategic plans in non-profit organizations. Journal of Non-Profit Studies, NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-soc-2025
MLA:
Kazanskaia, Anna Neya. Staying on Course: Monitoring and Adjusting Strategic Plans in Non-Profit Organizations. Journal of Non-Profit Studies, NEYA Global Publishing, 2025. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-soc-2025
Chicago (Author–Date):
Kazanskaia, Anna Neya. 2025. "Staying on Course: Monitoring and Adjusting Strategic Plans in Non-Profit Organizations." Journal of Non-Profit Studies. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-soc-2025
Harvard:
Kazanskaia, A. N., 2025. Staying on course: Monitoring and adjusting strategic plans in non-profit organizations. Journal of Non-Profit Studies, NEYA Global Publishing. Available at: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-soc-2025
IEEE:
A. N. Kazanskaia, "Staying on Course: Monitoring and Adjusting Strategic Plans in Non-Profit Organizations," Journal of Non-Profit Studies, 2025. [Online]. Available: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-soc-2025
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Call to Action
If you are engaged in non-profit leadership or research, we invite you to read, share, and cite this article to advance strategic adaptability in the sector.
