Teaching Paper: Case Study Templates for Governance Analysis – Structuring Learning from Non-Profit Governance Practice

Case studies are among the most effective tools for understanding governance in non-profit organizations. They illuminate the real-world dynamics of trust, accountability, and crisis management that formal structures often obscure. This Teaching Paper introduces structured templates for analyzing governance cases, allowing systematic comparison and deeper learning across organizations. It bridges empirical observation and theoretical insight, integrating agency theory, stewardship, and crisis governance perspectives. Designed for educators, practitioners, and researchers, the templates transform narrative accounts into analytical instruments that support reflective learning, institutional development, and academic inquiry.