Simple Nonprofit Organization Ideas

Nonprofit organizations, also known as non-governmental organizations, or public charities, are in business to get a job done, not to make money. They nearly always tackle jobs that no for-profit business would want. They have no owners; they’re funded by contributions, not by investments. Many public charities are small businesses. They offer entrepreneurs no return on investment, only a salary and enormous job satisfaction. A nonprofit may be established in any field.

Trade And Professional
The business community often supports nonprofits to serve an industry. The American Medical Association is a prominent example. An entrepreneur might consider establishing a charity in a profession with which he’s familiar. It might support local artisans in a home industry such as carpentry. It would promote the trade and educate the public.

Political
Because you can’t make money canvassing for votes, many NGO’s are political organizations, such as parties or lobbies. You could be politically effective by establishing a public charity that supports a movement or a population, or simply encourages political participation, such as the League of Women Voters. You might want to establish a small not-for-profit to encourage involvement in local elections. Remember that some nonprofits, such as educational organizations, are forbidden by law to lobby the government.

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