Strategic Marketing and Communication in Non-Profit Organizations: Principles, Practices, and Impact
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-prdvnevlmximp-01
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About the Article
Effective marketing and communication are critical for non-profit organizations seeking to maximize impact despite resource constraints and competitive attention markets. This article examines strategic functions of marketing and communication, emphasizing mission alignment, audience analysis, brand identity, digital engagement, storytelling, and crisis preparedness. Through case illustrations such as Charity: Water’s campaigns, it demonstrates how integrated strategies mobilize resources, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and enhance organizational visibility. The discussion bridges theoretical frameworks with practical application, offering guidance for non-profit leaders, marketing professionals, and volunteers. By highlighting measurement of outcomes through performance indicators, the article underscores the value of continuous evaluation and adaptive approaches. Overall, it contributes to both academic discourse on non-profit marketing and practical capacity-building efforts for organizations aiming to achieve sustainable social impact.
Key Topics
- Non-profit marketing
- Strategic communication
- Stakeholder engagement
- Brand development
- Storytelling
- Digital outreach
- Crisis communication
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Strategic Marketing and Communication in Non-Profit Organizations: Principles, Practices, and Impact. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-prdvnevlmximp-01
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