Resilience in Non-Profits: A Multi-Level Synthesis 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-rslpsstrldtm-10
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About the Article
Resilience in non-profit organisations is a systemic, multi-level capability that integrates psychological, organisational, and structural adaptation. This article synthesises insights from individual, team, organisational, and systemic perspectives to outline a comprehensive framework for institutionalising resilience across the non-profit sector. Individual resilience relies on coping strategies, reflective practice, and self-efficacy; team resilience develops through trust, psychological safety, and shared leadership; organisational resilience depends on adaptive governance, workload regulation, and well-being policies; and systemic resilience arises from collaborative networks that pool knowledge and resources. By bridging these dimensions, resilience becomes both a personal strength and an institutional asset. The article calls for longitudinal, cross-cultural, and technologically informed research to deepen understanding and offers practical recommendations for integrating resilience into governance, leadership training, and funding strategies. By embedding adaptability at every level, non-profits can ensure mission integrity, operational continuity, and sustainable social impact in complex and uncertain global environments.
Key Topics
- Multi-level resilience framework
- Individual, team, organisational, and systemic integration
- Adaptive governance and leadership
- Cross-cultural and contextual influences
- Institutionalisation of resilience
- Future research and digital transformation
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Resilience in Non-Profits: A Multi-Level Synthesis and Future Directions. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-rslpsstrldtm-10
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