Teaching Paper: Needs Assessment Templates – Practical Tools for Non-Profit Training Design
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-bld-lrn-org-tp-1
About the Article
Training needs assessments are essential for designing effective capacity-building programs in non-profit organizations. This article introduces two practical templates—a Training Needs Assessment Survey and an Organizational Needs Assessment Checklist—that help organizations identify skill gaps, align training with strategic goals, and optimize limited resources. By combining theoretical foundations from strategic planning, evaluation, and organizational development with real-world case applications, the paper equips non-profits with actionable tools for strengthening workforce performance, organizational resilience, and mission impact.
Key Topics
- Training needs assessment frameworks
- Competency gaps and workforce development
- Strategic alignment of training and goals
- Survey and checklist design for non-profits
- Case study evidence from practice
- Practical strategies for resource-constrained contexts
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Needs Assessment Templates – Practical Tools for Non-Profit Training Design. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-eth-rs-eth-dt-an-13
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