Resilience in the Non-Profit Sector: Psychological and Organisational Perspectives
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-01
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About the Article
Resilience has become a central theme in discussions of organisational sustainability, particularly within the non-profit sector. Traditionally rooted in psychology and child development, resilience research has expanded to encompass organisational and systems perspectives, integrating insights from complexity theory, crisis management, and social-ecological frameworks. For non-profits, resilience spans both individual psychological capacities—such as adaptability and emotional regulation—and organisational capabilities like structural flexibility, resourcefulness, and mission continuity. This article situates resilience as a dual-level construct and strategic capability, essential for ensuring well-being, trust, and long-term impact in volatile environments. It highlights research gaps and advocates for an integrated approach aligning psychological, team, and organisational dimensions to strengthen sustainability in the non-profit sector.
Key Topics
- Resilience theory and practice
- Non-profit sustainability
- Psychological adaptation and wellbeing
- Organisational resilience and learning
- Complexity and systems perspectives
- Leadership and capacity building
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Resilience in the Non-Profit Sector: Psychological and Organisational Perspectives. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-rslpsstrldtm-01
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