Program Development and Evaluation in Resource-Constrained Non-Profit Organizations: Strategies for Maximizing Impact
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-mrkncmn-01
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About the Article
Effective program development and evaluation are central to the success of non-profit organizations operating in developing countries and low-income economies. This article presents an analytical framework for program design, implementation, and evaluation, emphasizing approaches suitable for resource-constrained environments. Key dimensions include needs assessments, logic models, theories of change, resource allocation, monitoring and evaluation frameworks, and impact assessment strategies. Integrating case-based insights, the article demonstrates how structured planning and continuous improvement cycles strengthen organizational credibility, foster sustainability, and enable scalable interventions, bridging theory and practice to maximize social impact and meet rising donor expectations for transparency and effectiveness.
Key Topics
- Program development
- Program evaluation
- Non-profit management
- Low-resource settings
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Impact assessment
- Strategic alignment
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Program Development and Evaluation in Resource-Constrained Non-Profit Organizations: Strategies for Maximizing Impact. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-mrkncmn-01
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