Teaching Paper: Evaluation Tools and Resources for Non-Profit Effectiveness – Practical Frameworks and Technologies for Measuring Impact
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Teaching Paper | 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-str-sus-grth-tp-04
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About the Article
Evaluation is central to the effectiveness and sustainability of non-profit organizations. This Teaching Paper introduces five practical tools—logic model frameworks, surveys and questionnaires, data analysis software, focus group guidelines, and KPI dashboards—that help organizations strengthen accountability, learning, and impact measurement. Each tool is contextualized within program evaluation literature and linked to real-world practice. A case study of a community health non-profit demonstrates how integrating these tools improved program outcomes and donor trust. By bridging theory and practice, the paper equips non-profit leaders, evaluators, and practitioners with accessible methods for building robust evaluation systems that drive continuous improvement and sustainability.
Key Topics
- Logic model frameworks for program design and evaluation
- Surveys and questionnaires for stakeholder feedback
- Data analysis software for quantitative and qualitative insights
- Focus group guidelines for in-depth perspectives
- KPI dashboards for performance monitoring
- Integrating tools for accountability and learning
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Evaluation Tools and Resources for Non-Profit Effectiveness – Practical Frameworks and Technologies for Measuring Impact. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-str-sus-grth-tp-04
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