Monitoring and Evaluating Training Programs 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: 10.64357/neya-gjnps-fd-tr-cp-bd-07
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About the Article
Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) are critical to ensuring the effectiveness and sustainability of training programs in non-profit organizations. This article reviews key evaluation frameworks—including Kirkpatrick’s Four Levels, ROI, and formative versus summative approaches—and analyzes diverse data collection and analysis methods. Case studies from India and other resource-constrained contexts illustrate how adaptations such as pictorial surveys, mobile tools, and community involvement overcome challenges like resource scarcity, literacy barriers, and technological constraints. By linking theoretical models with practical strategies, the article highlights the role of M&E in accountability, organizational learning, and continuous improvement, offering both academics and practitioners frameworks and tools for improving program outcomes and optimizing resources.
Key Topics
- Evaluation frameworks: Kirkpatrick, ROI, formative and summative approaches
- Data collection and analysis methods
- Case studies from India and resource-constrained settings
- Accountability and stakeholder reporting
- Overcoming barriers in low-resource contexts
- Continuous improvement through M&E
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Monitoring and Evaluating Training Programs in Non-Profit Organizations. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-fd-tr-cp-bd-07
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