Teaching Paper: Glossary of Strategic and Leadership Terms for Non-Profit Practice – Practical Definitions for Driving Change
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | 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-ldrmsdrorg-tp-11
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About the Article
This Teaching Paper provides a comprehensive glossary of key strategic and leadership terms essential for effective non-profit management. By consolidating definitions from domains such as strategy, ethics, finance, and organizational development, it offers a shared vocabulary that bridges theory and practice. Each term includes a practical application note demonstrating its relevance to daily operations, decision-making, and leadership development. The glossary empowers non-profit leaders, practitioners, and students to communicate with clarity, align strategies, and enhance accountability across diverse organizational settings.
Key Topics
- Strategic and leadership terminology in non-profit practice
- Conceptual clarity for planning and accountability
- Practical applications of management and ethical principles
- Communication and shared language for organizational alignment
- Integration of theory and practice in leadership education
- Tools for capacity building and professional development
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Glossary of Strategic and Leadership Terms for Non-Profit Practice – Practical Definitions for Driving Change. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-ldrmsdrorg-tp-11
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