-"A nonprofit organization (NPO) or non-profit organization, also known as a non-business entity, or nonprofit institution, is a legal entity organized and operated for a collective, public or social benefit."
The management of nonprofit organizations in the public sector.
Nonprofit Organizations: Introduction to the sector which includes types of nonprofit organizations, history, trends and the role of nonprofits in society.
Organizational Structure and Governance: The roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit's board of directors, staff and volunteers, as well as how the organization is organized.
Fundraising: Methods nonprofit organizations use to generate funds, including grant writing, individual and corporate donations, and special events.
Financial Management: Introduction to accounting and budgeting in nonprofit organizations, as well as financial best practices and controls.
Human Resources: How nonprofits recruit, train and manage their employees and volunteers.
Program Development and Evaluation: How nonprofits develop, evaluate and measure the impact of their programs and services.
Marketing and Communications: How nonprofits promote their mission, brand and services to the public and stakeholders.
Ethics and Accountability: Principles and practices of ethical decision-making, as well as regulations and standards to ensure transparency and accountability.
-"...in contrary with an entity that operates as a business aiming to generate a profit for its owners."
-"An array of organizations are nonprofit, including some political organizations, schools, business associations, churches, social clubs, and consumer cooperatives. Nonprofit entities may seek approval from governments to be tax-exempt, and some may also qualify to receive tax-deductible contributions, but an entity may incorporate as a non-profit entity without securing tax-exempt status."
-"Nonprofit organizations are accountable to the donors, founders, volunteers, program recipients, and the public community."
-"Key aspects of nonprofits are accountability, trustworthiness, honesty, and openness to every person who has invested time, money, and faith into the organization."
-"Theoretically, for a nonprofit that seeks to finance its operations through donations, public confidence is a factor in the amount of money that a nonprofit organization is able to raise."
-"Supposedly, the more a nonprofit focuses on their mission, the more public confidence they will gain."
-"The activities a nonprofit is partaking in can help build the public's confidence in nonprofits."
-"...as well as how ethical the standards and practices are."
-"...any revenues that exceed expenses must be committed to the organization's purpose, not taken by private parties."
-"An array of organizations are nonprofit, including some political organizations, schools, business associations, churches, social clubs, and consumer cooperatives."
-"...but an entity may incorporate as a nonprofit entity without securing tax-exempt status."
-"Nonprofit entities may seek approval from governments to be tax-exempt, and some may also qualify to receive tax-deductible contributions."
-"Theoretically, for a nonprofit that seeks to finance its operations through donations, public confidence is a factor in the amount of money that a nonprofit organization is able to raise."
-"Key aspects of nonprofits are accountability, trustworthiness, honesty, and openness to every person who has invested time, money, and faith into the organization."
-"Nonprofit organizations are accountable to the donors, founders, volunteers, program recipients, and the public community."
-"Supposedly, the more a nonprofit focuses on their mission, the more public confidence they will gain."
-"The activities a nonprofit is partaking in can help build the public's confidence in nonprofits."
-"...as well as how ethical the standards and practices are."
-"An array of organizations are nonprofit, including some political organizations, schools, business associations, churches, social clubs, and consumer cooperatives."