Teaching Paper: Glossary of Key Terms for Conference Networking and Engagement
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-ntw-cnf-tp-03
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About the Article
Conferences and professional events are crucial spaces for non-profit professionals to build relationships, share knowledge, and strengthen organizational impact. Yet, success in these environments depends on mastering a shared vocabulary of networking, communication, and engagement. This Teaching Paper provides a glossary of essential terms—ranging from active listening and elevator pitch to social media engagement and visibility—that underpin effective participation in conferences. Each term is explained in accessible language and linked to its practical application in non-profit practice. By familiarizing themselves with these concepts, professionals can prepare more effectively, engage more meaningfully, and sustain relationships beyond the event. This resource serves both as a quick-reference guide and as a foundational learning tool for students, practitioners, and trainers in the non-profit sector.
Key Topics
- Core terminology for conference networking
- Active listening and rapport-building
- Elevator pitch development
- Social media engagement and visibility
- Structured networking strategies
- Professional development and relationship management
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Glossary of Key Terms for Conference Networking and Engagement – Essential Concepts for Non-Profit Professionals. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-ntw-cnf-tp-03
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