Teaching Paper: Community Engagement Planning for Non-Profit Organizations: Building meaningful local partnerships to enhance impact and stakeholder participation
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia | NEYA Global | NEYA Global Publishing
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-prdvnevlmximp-tp-07
About the Teaching Paper
Community engagement is a critical component of effective non-profit operations, fostering collaboration, local ownership, and sustainable impact. A structured Community Engagement Plan provides guidance for consulting stakeholders, empowering local volunteers, and establishing partnerships with schools, businesses, and community groups. This Teaching Paper presents practical steps for designing and implementing such a plan, including stakeholder consultation mechanisms, volunteer-led initiatives, and collaborative outreach strategies. A case study demonstrates the creation of a volunteer marketing team to enhance community outreach and engagement. Additionally, challenges, practical tips, reflection questions, and limitations are included to help non-profit practitioners operationalize community engagement, ensuring programs are responsive, inclusive, and impactful.
Key Topics
- Community engagement
- Stakeholder consultation
- Volunteer empowerment
- Non-profit partnerships
- Local outreach
- Program sustainability
- Collaborative planning
- Participatory approaches
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Community Engagement Planning for Non-Profit Organizations: Building meaningful local partnerships to enhance impact and stakeholder participation. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-prdvnevlmximp-tp-07
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