Teaching Paper: Survey Design Templates for Non-Profit Research and Program Evaluation
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-qn-rchfr-mth-tp-01
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About the Teaching Paper
Effective survey design is a cornerstone of evidence-based practice in the non-profit sector. Well-structured surveys enable organizations to collect relevant, reliable, and actionable data from communities and program participants. This Teaching Paper introduces two practical templates: a Community Needs Assessment Survey and a Program Evaluation Survey. Each template is adaptable to different contexts, balancing methodological rigor with accessibility. Key sections—including demographics, needs, satisfaction, impact, and improvement—are explained, showing how survey data inform decision-making and accountability. By linking theory to application, the paper equips practitioners with tools to refine research processes, strengthen program design, and enhance outcomes for the communities they serve. Academically, it situates survey design within participatory evaluation and adaptive management, making it valuable for both scholars and practitioners.
Key Topics
- Survey design
- Community needs assessment
- Program evaluation
- Non-profit research
- Data collection
- Participatory evaluation
- Impact measurement
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Survey Design Templates for Non-Profit Research and Program Evaluation. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-qn-rchfr—mth-tp-01
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