non-profit sector
Mission-driven organizations collectively
The non-profit sector comprises organizations that operate for purposes other than generating profit for owners or shareholders—charities, foundations, religious institutions, advocacy groups, and similar entities.
Also called the third sector, distinguishing it from government (public sector) and business (private sector).
She spent her career in the non-profit sector working on housing issues.
- donorsPeople who give gifts
- fundraisingSoliciting money for organizations
- charityVoluntary aid for others
- tax exemptFree from fiscal obligation
- social enterpriseBusiness prioritizing impact over profit
social good · grant writing · impact assessment · foundation · volunteers · volunteer management · helping hands · governance · association · advocacy group · grassroots organizing · beneficiaries · poverty alleviation · board members · outreach · community leaders · education · activists
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Economy outside government control
private enterprise · free enterprise · capitalism · commerce · big business
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Economy outside government control
public sector · federal government · local government · the market · bureaucracy
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