Teaching Paper: Glossary of Digital Transformation Terms – Foundations for Non-Profit Practice
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-gdtdgttrfm-tp-03
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About the Article
This Teaching Paper presents a glossary of key digital transformation terms tailored to the needs of non-profits. Each definition is accompanied by notes on practical application, ensuring that concepts such as artificial intelligence, agile methodologies, data analytics, and stakeholder engagement are both understood and usable in practice. By linking terminology with real-world examples, the glossary provides a shared language for staff, managers, and stakeholders. It strengthens strategic planning, supports innovation, and helps organizations adopt digital tools in resource-constrained environments.
Key Topics
- Digital transformation
- Glossary of terms
- Strategic planning
- Artificial intelligence and data analytics
- Change management
- Non-profit capacity building
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Glossary of Digital Transformation Terms – Foundations for Non-Profit Practice. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-gdtdgttrfm-tp-03
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