Understanding Digital Collaboration Tools in Non-Profit Organizations
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-dgcltlenhtmpr-02
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About the Article
This article explores the evolution, principles, and future directions of digital collaboration tools in non-profit organizations. It traces their historical development from early email systems to integrated platforms such as Slack, Microsoft Teams, Trello, and Google Workspace. By analyzing real-time collaboration, asynchronous communication, and cloud-based solutions, the study highlights their significance for overcoming barriers of distance, infrastructure, and capacity in resource-constrained environments. At the same time, it critically assesses challenges such as digital literacy gaps, data security, and low-bandwidth limitations. Future-oriented perspectives, including AI, AR, and VR applications, are considered alongside practical strategies for sustainable adoption. By combining theoretical insights with applied guidance, the article contributes to both academic debates and practical approaches to strengthening non-profit efficiency, inclusivity, and impact.
Key Topics
- Evolution of digital collaboration
- Real-time and asynchronous communication
- Cloud-based solutions for non-profits
- Data security and compliance
- Challenges in adoption and digital literacy
- Future directions: AI, AR, and VR
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Understanding Digital Collaboration Tools in Non-Profit Organizations. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-dgcltlenhtmpr-02
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