What is Nonprofit Management?
A nonprofit is "a group organized for purposes other than generating profit and in which no part of the organization's income is distributed to its members, directors, or officers. Non-profit corporations are often termed "non-stock corporations."
Examples of Non-profit organizations: public schools, public charities, public clinics and hospitals, political organizations, legal aid societies, volunteer services organizations, labor unions, professional associations, research institutes, museums, some governmental agencies, and churches.
The world of nonprofits continues to grow.
In the United States alone, according to the Internal Revenue Service, there are "29 different classifications of nonprofits" that are exempt from some federal taxes. These different categories include civic leagues and social welfare organizations (501(c)(4)), chamber of commerce and business leagues (501(c)(6)), and organizations of past and present members of the U.S. Armed Forces (501(c)(19)). The most common type of nonprofit is section 501(c)(3), with more than two out of every three nonprofits falling into this category.
Careers in Non profit management: Some professionals work within organizations which serve their members like union groups and political parties, while some have been established to serve the public at large like churches and social welfare groups. These jobs can be found in the world of healthcare, arts and culture, manufacturing, and retail. Many nonprofit organizations maintain a similar structure to their for-profit counterparts which mean they are in need of program directors, marketing directors, human resource representatives, fundraising directors, and even executive directors.
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