Teaching Paper: Glossary of Key Terms for Strategic Evaluation and Performance Measurement in Non-Profit Organizations
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global | NEYA Global Publishing
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-tse-tp-2025a05
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About the Teaching Paper
This Teaching Paper provides a glossary of key terms that underpin strategic evaluation and performance measurement in non-profit organizations. Each entry is defined and contextualized with its relevance for practice, linking academic theory with practical application. Covering frameworks such as Logic Models, Results-Based Management, and the Balanced Scorecard, as well as methodological tools like regression analysis, thematic analysis, and feedback loops, the glossary supports both academic learning and organizational training. It is designed as a practical reference for practitioners, students, and researchers seeking to improve evaluation literacy and strengthen accountability.
Key Topics
- Strategic frameworks: Balanced Scorecard, Logic Models, Results-Based Management
- Performance metrics and indicators: KPIs, SMART goals, volunteer hours
- Data collection and analysis methods: qualitative, quantitative, regression, thematic analysis
- Tools for monitoring and reporting: surveys, dashboards, data management platforms
- Stakeholder engagement and participatory evaluation
- Glossary as a resource for training and donor communication
Academic Value
This glossary bridges academic theory and practical application, creating a shared language for evaluation across the non-profit sector. By contextualizing terminology, it enhances clarity in training, strengthens internal communication, and supports transparent reporting to donors and stakeholders. As both a teaching and reference tool, it contributes to the professionalization and rigor of non-profit evaluation practice.
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Glossary of Key Terms for Strategic Evaluation and Performance Measurement in Non-Profit Organizations. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-tse-tp-2025a05
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