Teaching Paper: Glossary of Strategic Capacity-Building and Sustainability – Key Concepts for Strengthening Non-Profit Organizations
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-05
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About the Article
Building and sustaining organizational capacity requires a clear and consistent vocabulary. This Teaching Paper presents a comprehensive glossary of terms that link strategy, sustainability, governance, ethics, evaluation, and resource mobilization with practical applications in non-profit practice. Concepts such as organizational capacity, SWOT analysis, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), triple bottom line (TBL), and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are defined and contextualized. Ethical principles including accountability, confidentiality, and informed consent are integrated alongside operational practices such as lean management, donor engagement, and technology integration. Designed as both a teaching resource and professional reference, this glossary supports leaders, trainers, and practitioners in strengthening organizational sustainability and fostering a shared language across academia and practice.
Key Topics
- Organizational capacity and assessment
- Governance, accountability, and ethics
- Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks
- Sustainability and the triple bottom line (TBL)
- Resource mobilization and donor engagement
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Glossary of Strategic Capacity-Building and Sustainability – Key Concepts for Strengthening Non-Profit Organizations. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-str-sus-grth-tp-05
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