Program Evaluation in Resource-Constrained Non-Profit Contexts
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-pr-ev-bt-pr-01
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Program evaluation is a cornerstone of effective non-profit management in resource-constrained environments. This article explores evaluation as both a technical and strategic practice, emphasizing its role in accountability, effectiveness, organizational learning, and sustainability. Drawing on theoretical foundations and real-world case illustrations, it demonstrates how evaluation strengthens trust, prevents resource misallocation, and enables adaptive management. By embedding continuous and participatory evaluation practices, non-profits enhance resilience, credibility, and long-term impact in fragile and complex contexts.
Key Topics
- Program evaluation in low-resource settings
- Accountability and transparency in non-profits
- Evidence-based decision-making
- Organizational learning and adaptation
- Sustainability and resource mobilization
- Cultural and ethical dimensions of evaluation
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Program Evaluation in Resource-Constrained Non-Profit Contexts. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-pr-ev-bt-pr-01
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