Teaching Paper: Strategic Planning Tools for Non-Profit Organizations – Frameworks for Analyzing, Anticipating, and Adapting
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-04
About the Article
This Teaching Paper introduces three foundational strategic planning tools—SWOT analysis, scenario planning, and environmental scanning—and demonstrates how non-profit organizations can use them to anticipate change, evaluate capacity, and adapt to dynamic environments. Together, these tools help organizations identify internal strengths and weaknesses, envision multiple possible futures, and monitor external trends that influence performance. Through practical examples and a detailed case study, the paper illustrates how integrating these frameworks enhances resilience, improves decision-making, and aligns strategy with mission. Designed as a practical resource, it supports non-profit leaders, managers, and educators in applying structured, evidence-based planning methods in complex, uncertain contexts.
Key Topics
- Strategic planning frameworks and tools
- SWOT analysis and internal assessment
- Scenario planning for uncertainty
- Environmental scanning and trend monitoring
- Adaptive and resilient strategy design
- Evidence-based decision-making in non-profits
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Strategic Planning Tools for Non-Profit Organizations – Frameworks for Analyzing, Anticipating, and Adapting. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-ldrmsdrorg-tp-04
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