Teaching Paper: Using Performance Metric Templates for Strategic Success in Non-Profit Organizations
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global | NEYA Global Publishing
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-tse-tp-2025a01
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About the Teaching Paper
This Teaching Paper introduces practical templates for developing performance metrics that ensure accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement in non-profit organizations. It presents two adaptable templates—one general and one tailored for education-focused organizations—helping leaders define objectives, select indicators, and align measurement with mission and strategy. A case study demonstrates practical application, while reflection questions encourage critical engagement. The resource is designed for both scholars and practitioners, bridging theory and practice in non-profit performance management.
Key Topics
- Performance metrics in strategic management
- General non-profit performance evaluation template
- Education-focused metrics and tailored indicators
- Balancing quantitative and qualitative measurement
- Common challenges and practical solutions
- Reflection questions for critical learning
- Case study: literacy program in Southeast Asia
Academic Value
This Teaching Paper contributes to the scholarship and practice of non-profit management by bridging academic frameworks with practical tools. It emphasizes how performance metrics, when properly designed, enhance accountability, learning, and strategic alignment. By offering ready-to-use templates and reflection prompts, the paper equips organizations to develop systems that are both rigorous and feasible in resource-constrained contexts.
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Using Performance Metric Templates for Strategic Success in Non-Profit Organizations. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-tse-tp-2025a01
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https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps.tse-07
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https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps.tse-08
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https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps.tse-03
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https://doi.org/10.64357/training-evaluation-impact-2025
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Using performance metric templates for strategic success in non-profit organizations. Neya Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies.
https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-tse-tp-2025a01
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https://doi.org/10.64357/tools-evaluation-2025
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