Teaching Paper: Contingency Plan Templates – Building Organizational Preparedness for Crisis Response and Recovery
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Affiliation: NEYA Global | NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies – Teaching Paper
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-crcntpln-tp-02
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About the Article
Contingency planning equips non-profit organizations with practical strategies to respond to crises and sustain mission-critical services under disruption. This Teaching Paper introduces two core tools—a Basic Contingency Plan Template and a Detailed Contingency Plan Template—that guide organizations in defining scope, identifying critical functions, designing response and recovery actions, and structuring communication systems. A case study illustrates how a health-focused non-profit successfully navigated sudden funding cuts by activating its plans. Reflection questions, challenges, and tips support deeper understanding and adaptation. By bridging academic theory and applied tools, this resource empowers non-profits to integrate preparedness into governance and operations, thereby strengthening organizational resilience.
Key Topics
- Principles of contingency planning
- Basic Contingency Plan Template
- Detailed Contingency Plan Template
- Communication strategies in crises
- Case study: funding disruption response
- Organizational resilience and continuity
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Contingency Plan Templates – Building Organizational Preparedness for Crisis Response and Recovery. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-crcntpln-tp-02
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