THE WORLD OF NON-PROFITS Your Opportunity to Make a Difference!
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
Non-Profits in America... 2.3 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
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 - 733 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
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
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
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 - 2013
Non-Profits Statistics... 62.8 million Americans Volunteer Volunteer Hours Value - $283.84 billion Gifts & Bequests - $280.89 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
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%
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)
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
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)
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 (http://www.oregonbusiness.com/articles/118-october-2012/8190-100-best-nonprofits-to-work-for-in-oregon-2012?start=1) Contact Gary Coleman at gcoleman@pcc.edu
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