Teaching Paper: Case Studies in Non-Profit Strategic Practice – Global Lessons on Adaptation, Participation, and Innovation
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-ldrmsdrorg-tp-09
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About the Article
This Teaching Paper explores five global case studies—BRAC (Bangladesh), Tostan (West Africa), Barefoot College (India), Ushahidi (Kenya), and Fundación Paraguaya (Paraguay)—to examine how non-profit organizations adapt, innovate, and sustain their impact in diverse environments. Each example demonstrates strategic adaptability, participatory leadership, and context-sensitive innovation. The analysis identifies cross-cutting themes such as resource diversification, co-creation with communities, the use of technology for crisis response, and hybrid approaches to conflict resolution. A synthesis case study illustrates how these models can be integrated to strengthen organizational resilience and sustainability. The paper concludes by emphasizing the academic and practical value of case-based learning as a tool for leadership development and strategic reflection in the non-profit sector.
Key Topics
- Adaptive strategy and resilience in non-profits
- Community participation and co-creation
- Innovation and technology in social impact
- Conflict resolution and mediation practices
- Cross-cultural learning and localization
- Case-based learning for leadership development
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Case Studies in Non-Profit Strategic Practice – Global Lessons on Adaptation, Participation, and Innovation. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-ldrmsdrorg-tp-09
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