Understanding Program Development in Resource-Constrained 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-mrkncmn-02
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About the Article
Program development is a structured, cyclical process that underpins the effectiveness and sustainability of non-profit organizations, particularly in developing countries and low-income economies. This article examines program development as an integrated system encompassing needs assessment, program design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and sustainability planning. Through historical perspectives and case-based illustrations in maternal health, education, and microfinance, it highlights practical approaches for maximizing social impact in resource-constrained settings. The discussion emphasizes alignment with organizational missions, adaptive strategies, and stakeholder engagement, offering guidance for practitioners and scholars to implement structured, evidence-informed programs that are responsive, sustainable, and impactful.
Key Topics
- Program development
- Non-profit management
- Needs assessment
- Logic models
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Low-resource settings
- Sustainable impact
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Understanding Program Development in Resource-Constrained Non-Profit Organizations. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-mrkncmn-02
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