THE WORLD OF NON-PROFITS. Your Opportunity to Make a Difference!

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1 THE WORLD OF NON-PROFITS Your Opportunity to Make a Difference!

2 What is a Non Profit? A non-profit organization exists solely to bring about change in society Idealist.org A non-profit (NPO or not-for-profit) is an organization that does not distribute its surplus funds to owners or shareholders, but instead uses them to help pursue its goals wiki

3 Non-Profits in America million non-profit organizations Over 1.8 million IRS recognized organizations (10 categories) Arts, Culture & Humanities Humanities & Historical Societies 19, 541 Media 9,114 Museums 12, 534 Performing Arts 31, 272 Service & Other 37,704 Education & Research College & University 5,037 Elementary & Secondary Schools 59,327 Libraries 6,863 Research Institutes 8,772 Service & Other 101,869 Vocational, Technical, & Adult 6,651

4 Non-Profits in America... Environment & Animals Animal Protection, Welfare & Services 23,008 Beautification & Horticulture 4,616 Conservation & Environmental Education 20, 549 Health Care Facilities & Programs 4,625 Pollution 2,407 Service & Other 9,162 Zoos & Veterinary Services Health Addiction & Substance Abuse 8,578 Diseases & Disease Research 18,667 Health Care Facilities & Programs 53,769 Medical Disciplines & Specialty Research 5, 794 Mental Health & Crisis 15,652

5 Non-Profits in America... Human Services Agriculture, Food, & Nutrition 10, 811 Crime & Legal Related 18,848 Employment & Occupations 15,353 General Human Services 131,330 Housing 35,920 Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness, and Relief 18,637 Recreation & Sports 86,140 Youth Development 36,900 International International Development & Relief Services 14,380 International Human Rights 820 International Peace & Security 1,057 Promotion of International Understanding 2,996 Service & Others 3,900

6 Non-Profits in America... Public, Societal Benefit Civil Rights & Liberties 6,163 Community Improvement 68,321 Mutual/Membership Benefit Organizations 9,530 Philanthropy, Voluntarism, & Public Benefit 117,215 Service & Other 3,024 Voter Education & Registration 1,480 Religion Buddhist 1,765 Christian 84,706 Hindu 793 Islamic 1,271 Jewish 4,421 Religious Media 2,644 Service & Other 47,930

7 Non-Profits in America... Unknown Unknown 14, 031 Like: 4-H, American Federation of Advertising, United Steel Workers, PTA, International Assn of Lions, Harvard Business Student Assn Unclassified 1,037,446 Like: Zonta International, Youth in Action, World Grits Festival, Women s International Bowling Conference, 4-H Affiliate Organizations, Insurance Society, Grand Lodge, Memorial Ambulance GuideStar

8 Non-Profits Statistics million Americans Volunteer Volunteer Hours Value - $ billion Gifts & Bequests - $ billion $1.51 trillion in revenue $1.45 trillion in expenses $2.7 trillion in assets 9.2% of all wages & salaries 5.5% of GDP Nonprofit Almanac 2012

9 Oregon Non-Profits... 22,000+ registered nonprofit organizations 15,188 are 501(c)(3) public charities, working in social services, health care, education, the arts, and related public benefit activities 67% 1,223 are 501(c)(3) private foundations, most of which are grant making family foundations 5% 6304 are 501(c) non-profit organizations, such as civic clubs, homeowner associations, and chambers of commerce 28%

10 Oregon Non-Profits... Education 17% Arts, Culture, Humanities 14% Human Services 10% Recreation, Sports, Leisure 10% Community Improvement 6% Religion, Spirituality 5% Environmental Protection 5% Health 4% Youth Development 3% Housing 3% Oregon Non-Profits employ 140,000 Health & Social Services make-up 67% of employees 33% of Oregonians volunteer (one of highest states)

11 Your Action Matters... A Call to Service Personal Passion & Cause Research Idealist.org GuideStar.org NCCS.urbn.org (National Center for Charitable Statistics) NonProfitOregon.org Find a Mentor Linkedin Meetup.com Associations & Organizations

12 Your Action Impacts Lives... Volunteer/Intern (demonstrate commitment 85% hires) Idealist.org VolunteerMatch.org HandsOnPortland.org Spot.pcc.edu/comptech Intern section Coursework Students4Giving Foreign Language Communication Service Learning Fundraising & Grant-Writing Non-Profit Business (NonProfit Association of Oregon)

13 Support Yourself & Serve! Work in Non-Profit World OpportunityKnocks.org NonProfitOregon.org Idealist.org Portland.Craigslist.org Nonprofit Sector Indeed.com Nonprofit keyword Emp.state.or.us/jobs Community, Religious, Social Service 100 Best Non-Profits to Work For in Oregon ( Contact Gary Coleman at

14 We are called to serve...

Grants Program. Project Areas NOT Considered for Funding Religious organizations for religious purposes Political parties or campaigns

Grants Program. Project Areas NOT Considered for Funding Religious organizations for religious purposes Political parties or campaigns Who We Are Founded in 2009, The Parrish Foundation Grant Fund is the mechanism formed to strengthen our community by awarding grants to local nonprofits and by bringing individuals together to address