Teaching Paper: Strategic Planning Worksheets for Non-Profit Growth – Practical Tools for Goal Setting, Resource Allocation, and Performance Measurement
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-str-sus-grth-tp-02
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About the Article
Strategic planning enables non-profits to align their resources, goals, and activities with long-term mission achievement. This Teaching Paper introduces four structured worksheets—situational analysis, goal setting, resource allocation, and performance measurement—that guide organizations through each stage of the planning process. Adaptable to diverse organizational contexts, including low-resource environments, the worksheets translate strategic concepts into practical tools that enhance accountability, sustainability, and impact. A case study of a youth development non-profit illustrates how applying these templates improved volunteer engagement, clarified goals, and strengthened resource management. For academics, the paper operationalizes strategic planning theory; for practitioners, it provides ready-to-use instruments for building resilient and effective organizations.
Key Topics
- Situational analysis in non-profit strategy
- SMART goal setting frameworks
- Resource allocation and prioritization
- Performance measurement and KPIs
- Strategic planning in low-resource settings
- Tools for accountability and sustainability
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Strategic Planning Worksheets for Non-Profit Growth – Practical Tools for Goal Setting, Resource Allocation, and Performance Measurement. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-str-sus-grth-tp-02
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| Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Strategic Planning Worksheets for Non-Profit Growth - Practical Tools for Goal Setting, Resource Allocation, and Performance Measurement. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-str-sus-grth-tp-02 | ||||
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