Quantitative Research in Non-Profit Organizations: Challenges, Practices, and Future Directions
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-qn-rchfr-mth-13
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About the Article
Quantitative research is central to evidence-based practice in non-profit organizations, providing structured methods for evaluating impact, informing strategic planning, and strengthening accountability. This article critically examines the methodological foundations, applications in evaluation and advocacy, and strategies to overcome persistent obstacles in low-resource contexts. Key areas include survey design, sampling, data collection, and advanced statistical techniques. Ethical and practical considerations—such as data quality, participant confidentiality, and cultural relevance—are highlighted. Through theoretical insights and applied examples, the article offers both scholars and practitioners concrete strategies to embed rigorous quantitative approaches in non-profit operations, enhancing credibility, transparency, and sustainable impact.
Key Topics
- Quantitative research
- Program evaluation
- Data quality
- Non-profit organizations
- Evidence-based practice
- Research ethics
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Quantitative Research in Non-Profit Organizations: Challenges, Practices, and Future Directions. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. Neya Global Publishing. DOI pending
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