Teaching Paper: Navigating Ethical Dilemmas – Scenarios and Tools for Nonprofit Practice
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-ethics-tp-03
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This Teaching Paper presents four representative ethical dilemma scenarios faced by nonprofits—fund allocation, volunteer bias, controversial donations, and cultural sensitivity—and matches them with practical decision-making tools. Structured approaches such as rational models, checklists, ethics committees, and training programs help organizations balance competing priorities while maintaining accountability and trust. A case study from a community health NGO illustrates how combining scenarios with tools strengthens ethical resilience in practice.
Key Topics
- Ethical dilemmas in nonprofit governance
- Fund allocation and donor intent conflicts
- Volunteer management and fairness
- Controversial donations and reputational risks
- Cultural sensitivity in program delivery
- Practical tools: models, committees, and checklists
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Navigating Ethical Dilemmas – Scenarios and Tools for Nonprofit Practice. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-ethics-tp-03
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