Teaching Paper: Applying Evaluation Frameworks for Strategic Learning in Non-Profit Organizations
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global | NEYA Global Publishing
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-tse-tp-2025a02
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About the Teaching Paper
This Teaching Paper introduces evaluation frameworks as essential tools for accountability, impact demonstration, and organizational learning in non-profits. With a focus on logic models, it demonstrates how structured approaches help organizations connect resources, activities, and outcomes to their mission. An annotated logic model for a youth mentorship program illustrates application in practice. The paper also includes case studies, reflection questions, and guidance on addressing challenges such as oversimplification, lack of data, and staff capacity.
Key Topics
- Role of evaluation frameworks in non-profit management
- Logic models as practical tools for planning and assessment
- Linking inputs, activities, outcomes, and impacts
- Case study: youth mentorship program in Latin America
- Common challenges and practical tips
- Reflection questions for practitioners and students
- Strategic learning and accountability through evaluation
Academic Value
This Teaching Paper bridges theoretical scholarship and applied practice in non-profit evaluation. While logic models are well established in academic literature, the paper demonstrates their adaptability across diverse organizational contexts, particularly in resource-constrained settings. By combining structured templates, real-world case studies, and reflective exercises, it offers both scholars and practitioners a valuable resource for embedding evaluation into strategy and learning.
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Applying Evaluation Frameworks for Strategic Learning in Non-Profit Organizations. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-tse-tp-2025a02
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