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Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Teaching Paper | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies (ERDO)
Year: 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-teaching-needs-assessment-2025

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About the Article

Needs assessment is a cornerstone of capacity building in the non-profit sector. This Teaching Paper introduces two adaptable templates—one for general organizational needs and another for skills and knowledge assessment. Together, they enable non-profits to systematically collect stakeholder input, evaluate current conditions, identify gaps, and design actionable plans. By integrating these templates into practice, organizations can align resources with real priorities, strengthen accountability, and ensure that interventions respond directly to community and institutional needs. 

Key Topics:

• Practical needs assessment templates for non-profits
• Stakeholder engagement and feedback collection
• Gap analysis and action planning
• Application of skills and knowledge inventories
• Common challenges and best practices
• Case study: improving digital health records in a rural NGO
• Reflection questions and next steps

Academic Value:
This Teaching Paper provides a structured, ready-to-use resource for non-profit practitioners, educators, and trainers. By translating research and theory into practical tools, it bridges the gap between academic frameworks and real-world application. The templates and case study demonstrate how needs assessments strengthen organizational capacity, ensure alignment with community expectations, and support sustainable development outcomes.

Suggested Citation

Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Needs Assessment Templates – Strengthening Organizational Capacity through Systematic Analysis. NEYA Global Publishing.

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