Stakeholder Collaboration and Engagement in Non-Profit Strategic Planning
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-agstrpladptch-06
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About the Article
Stakeholder collaboration is central to effective and inclusive non-profit strategic planning. This article examines how structured stakeholder identification, mapping, and communication planning can enhance responsiveness, transparency, and long-term impact. It presents practical tools such as the Power-Interest Grid, Stakeholder Analysis Matrices, and structured communication frameworks, adapted for organizations working in resource-constrained settings. Through case studies from health, education, and rural development initiatives, the paper illustrates how participatory practices—community meetings, low-cost workshops, and local media engagement—build trust and accountability. Challenges such as conflicting interests, sustaining participation, and ensuring inclusivity are critically analyzed. The article argues that stakeholder engagement must evolve from periodic consultation into continuous partnership, becoming a fundamental component of agile strategic planning. It offers both scholars and practitioners actionable methods for embedding collaboration into strategy formation and implementation.
Key Topics
- Stakeholder engagement and mapping
- Participatory strategic planning
- Power-Interest Grid and analysis matrices
- Communication planning and transparency
- Inclusive decision-making
- Collaboration in resource-constrained contexts
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Stakeholder Collaboration and Engagement in Non-Profit Strategic Planning. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-agstrpladptch-06
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