Understanding Strategy Execution 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-strextrvsinms-02
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About the Article
Strategy execution represents one of the most significant determinants of organizational success, yet it remains among the most challenging aspects of management practice. Within non-profit organizations, where financial and human resources are often constrained, the ability to translate plans into actions is both essential and precarious. This article explores the conceptual foundations, scope, and significance of strategy execution in the non-profit sector, highlighting its role as the mechanism that bridges strategic aspirations with operational realities. It analyzes alignment across strategic, tactical, and operational levels while identifying barriers such as limited resources, skills gaps, resistance to change, and poor communication. Through illustrative case studies, including corporate and development contexts, it underscores that execution challenges are universal but particularly acute in mission-driven organizations. The article concludes by proposing adaptive, accountable, and learning-oriented systems to close the execution gap and enhance implementation capacity.
Key Topics
- Strategy execution in non-profit organizations
- The execution gap and performance outcomes
- Resource alignment and capacity building
- Leadership and organizational culture
- Change management and communication
- Adaptive frameworks for implementation
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Understanding Strategy Execution in Non-Profit Organizations. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-strextrvsinms-02
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