Teaching Paper: Training and Mentoring Programs for Non-Profit Leaders – Building Capacity through Collaborative and Accessible Learning
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-10
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About the Article
This Teaching Paper explores accessible, collaborative approaches to leadership development in non-profit organizations through training and mentoring programs. It highlights the power of peer learning groups, community-based workshops, and mentoring networks as low-cost, high-impact strategies for capacity building. Online platforms such as Coursera, edX, and Khan Academy are also examined as tools for expanding access to global expertise. Drawing on both theory and practice, the paper demonstrates how blended learning models strengthen leadership pipelines, build confidence, and improve retention in resource-limited settings. A case study of a youth empowerment NGO in East Africa illustrates how integrating mentoring, peer learning, and online education led to measurable improvements in leadership capacity and organizational resilience.
Key Topics
- Leadership development in non-profit organizations
- Peer learning and collaborative knowledge exchange
- Community-based training and capacity building
- Mentoring as a tool for leadership continuity
- Online learning platforms for affordable professional growth
- Blended and accessible learning strategies
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Training and Mentoring Programs for Non-Profit Leaders – Building Capacity through Collaborative and Accessible Learning. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-ldrmsdrorg-tp-10
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