Overcoming Challenges in Major Donor Cultivation in Low-Income and Emerging Economies
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-dn-cl-gft-12
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About the Article
Non-profits in low-income and emerging economies face distinctive challenges in major donor cultivation, including resource constraints, skepticism, political and economic instability, cultural barriers, and limited donor bases. This article analyzes these barriers and explores strategies for overcoming them, such as forming partnerships, enhancing transparency, adapting culturally, leveraging affordable technologies, and investing in staff capacity. Case studies from BRAC, PATH, Plan International, and Heifer International illustrate how organizations have built sustainable donor networks despite systemic limitations. The findings emphasize that trust, cultural sensitivity, and innovation are vital for cultivating major donors in resource-constrained contexts.
Key Topics
- Major donor cultivation in emerging economies
- Resource and capacity constraints
- Transparency and accountability practices
- Cultural sensitivity and local engagement
- Affordable technologies for fundraising
- Building resilience and sustainability
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Overcoming Challenges in Major Donor Cultivation in Low-Income and Emerging Economies. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-dn-cl-gft-tp-12
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