Teaching Paper: Key Concepts for Non-Profit Crisis and Community Engagement – Practical Definitions and Applications for Effective Program Design and Communication
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: 0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-ythengemnxgnld-tp-03
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Understanding foundational concepts is essential for non-profit practitioners to design effective programs, engage communities, and respond to crises. This Teaching Paper provides a curated glossary of key terms spanning crisis communication, community engagement, youth development, and monitoring and evaluation. Each term is defined with practical applications in real-world non-profit settings. Concepts such as asset mapping, peer mentoring, rapid response strategies, and inclusive communication are linked to operational strategies, enabling practitioners to translate theory into practice. By integrating these terms into program planning, communication, and evaluation, organizations can improve stakeholder engagement, foster resilience, and enhance intervention impact.
Key Topics
- Asset mapping and resource identification
- Crisis communication and management
- Community engagement and grassroots approaches
- Positive Youth Development and peer mentoring
- Inclusive communication strategies
- Monitoring and evaluation (M&E)
- Real-time monitoring and social listening
- Rapid response strategies and emergency response
- Resilience and social capital
- Two-way communication and transparency
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Key Concepts for Non-Profit Crisis and Community Engagement – Practical Definitions and Applications for Effective Program Design and Communication. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-ythengemnxgnld-tp-03
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