Teaching Paper: Leadership Development Programs for Non-Profit Organizations – Low-Cost and Accessible Pathways to Building Capacity
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-07
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About the Article
This Teaching Paper explores affordable and inclusive approaches to leadership development in non-profit organizations. It highlights three practical methods—peer learning groups, community-based workshops, and mentoring programs—as well as online platforms such as Coursera, edX, and Khan Academy that provide high-quality training at minimal cost. Designed for resource-limited contexts, the paper demonstrates how organizations can strengthen leadership pipelines through collaboration, mentoring, and digital learning. A case study of a women’s empowerment NGO in South Asia illustrates how a blended approach combining mentoring and online learning improved leadership confidence and retention. The paper advocates democratizing leadership development to ensure that even small organizations can cultivate capable, resilient leaders and achieve long-term sustainability.
Key Topics
- Leadership development in non-profits
- Peer learning and mentoring programs
- Community-based workshops and local training
- Online learning platforms (Coursera, edX, Khan Academy)
- Low-cost and inclusive capacity-building strategies
- Sustainable leadership pipeline development
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Leadership Development Programs for Non-Profit Organizations – Low-Cost and Accessible Pathways to Building Capacity. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-ldrmsdrorg-tp-07
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