Welcome to class of growth and formation of the non-profit sector -Dr. Satyendra Singh
Welcome to class of
growth and formation of the non-profit sector
-Dr. Satyendra Singh
Why do not-for-profit organizations exist?
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Statist Liberals (?)
Bottom line• do good
– for whom, why by n/f organizations
• objectives– what are they? how to achieve it?
• resources– where to get from? challenges
• outcome/benefits– perception, who cares!
Variety of not-for-profit organizations• art• education• charity• environment• animals• religion• social benefits• etc…
Benefits available to n/f organizations
• exempted from tax– property tax, unemployment insurance, tax-exempt bonds
• lower bulk-postage rates• tax deductions to givers• access to donated space and activities• etc…