http://blogs.salford.ac.uk/business-school/non-profit-organisations/ Final Report: Organisational Capacity of Non Profit Organisations in the Russian Federation Written by: Sergej Ljubownikow Nottingham Business School Nottingham Trent University Nottingham, NG1 4BU Jo Crotty Salford Business School University of Salford Manchester This research was funded by the British Academy for Humanities and Social Sciences grant SG111936 Summary This research investigated non-profit organisations (NPOs), engaged in the area of health and health care in the Russian Federation. The aim of the research was to explore whether and how such organisations provide services to their clients and the extent to which these groups are a substitute for services normally provided by the State. The research studying twelve Russian non-profit organisations in the health sector found that such organisations require the development of several organisational capabilities in order to effectively deliver sustainable services alongside the Russian State. Specifically the research project highlighted that health NPOs in Russia need to: i.) develop their skills and capabilities to engage with volunteers; ii.) be more proactive in planning for organisational leadership transitions; iii.) develop their advocacy skills in order to be more active in influencing the State’s service provision activities; and, iv.) be more active in exploring the diversification of both income streams and activity focus. However the research also found that NPOs with clients with HIV/AIDS engage in commendable and innovative ways to deliver their services drawing on both global best practices and on the most up-to-date research in their respective field. The HIV/AIDS area was also the best organised in terms of intra-organisational collaborations. The research also found that all of the participating NPOs where very proficient at navigating a very difficult official environment.