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Teaching Paper: Key Concepts in Resilience for Non-Profits – A Practical Glossary for Leaders and Teams
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-rslpsstrldtm-tp-04
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About the Article
This Teaching Paper offers a curated glossary of 24 key resilience-related concepts specifically adapted for the nonprofit sector. By defining terms such as adaptive capacity, psychological safety, trauma-informed practice, and systemic resilience, it provides a common vocabulary that connects academic theory with organizational practice. Each entry combines scholarly definition and practical guidance, making it useful for leadership training, self-assessment, and reflection. The glossary complements other resilience resources—such as curricula, reflection guides, and checklists—by ensuring conceptual coherence across leadership and staff development initiatives. It positions shared language as a cornerstone of organizational learning, adaptive capacity, and sustainable leadership in mission-driven environments.
Key Topics
- Resilience concepts and terminology
- Adaptive capacity and organizational learning
- Psychological safety and trauma-informed practice
- Reflective and stress management practices
- Systemic and team resilience
- Leadership development and shared language
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Key Concepts in Resilience for Non-Profits – A Practical Glossary for Leaders and Teams. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-rslpsstrldtm-tp-04
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