Teaching Paper: Resources for Further Learning – Building Knowledge Capacity in Non-Profit Practice

Teaching Paper: Resources for Further Learning – Building Knowledge Capacity in Non-Profit Practice

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-strextrvsinms-tp-03


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About the Article

Sustained learning is fundamental to non-profit effectiveness, enabling organizations to adapt, build capacity, and ensure accountability. This Teaching Paper introduces structured pathways for further learning through curated books, academic articles, professional websites, and an expanded glossary of operational terms. The glossary provides clear definitions and practical notes for key concepts such as implementation frameworks, project management tools, monitoring and evaluation, and resource allocation. A case study from South Asia illustrates how integrating learning resources into organizational culture strengthened project performance, reduced turnover, and enhanced internal communication. Together, these components promote institutional memory, adaptive capacity, and shared understanding across non-profit teams.

Key Topics

  • Capacity building
  • Lifelong learning
  • Glossary of terms
  • Non-profit management
  • Knowledge resources
  • Organizational development

Suggested Citation

Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Resources for Further Learning – Building Knowledge Capacity in Non-Profit Practice. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-strextrvsinms-tp-03

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