Recommendations and Guidance for Vtc Enterprises
Recommendations and Guidance for VTC Enterprises
David Vasquez
California State University, Long Beach
PPA-525 – Tuesdays
Presented to: Dr. Sundstrom
December 4, 2012
Final Paper
Overview of the nonprofit sector
The nonprofit sector is the collective name used to describe institutions and organizations in American society that are neither government nor business. (“What is the Nonprofit”, n.d.) Outside the United States, nonprofits are often called nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) or civil society organizations. (Campbell, 1987) However within nonprofit organizations there are other names which emphasize the characteristics that distinguish nonprofits. Essentially they are categorized as: voluntary sector to acknowledge the importance of volunteers and voluntary action, independent sector to distinguish nonprofits from business and government, and social sector to underscore how the activities of nonprofits enhance the social fabric of our country. (Anheier & Seibel, 1990) Nonprofit organizations, unlike businesses do not exist to make money for owners or investors; instead these groups are dedicated to a specific mission. There are currently more than 1.6 million organizations. (McSween, n.d.) About one million of them are public charities that employ over seven percent of the country 's work force, close to 10 million paid workers. (“What is the Nonprofit”, n.d.)
Careers in nonprofit management
Nonprofit institutions play an important role in community life and are an integral part of the economic, political, and social structure of our nation. The nonprofit’s primary goal s is to advance, advocate, or pursue a cause central to the organization’s existence and mission. Workdays in nonprofit organizations are often long, with financial rewards not always matching effort or responsibility. (King, 2000) Furthermore, many nonprofits face a continual crisis of resources. The size, diversity, and activity of nonprofit organizations have grown
David Vasquez
California State University, Long Beach
PPA-525 – Tuesdays
Presented to: Dr. Sundstrom
December 4, 2012
Final Paper
Overview of the nonprofit sector
The nonprofit sector is the collective name used to describe institutions and organizations in American society that are neither government nor business. (“What is the Nonprofit”, n.d.) Outside the United States, nonprofits are often called nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) or civil society organizations. (Campbell, 1987) However within nonprofit organizations there are other names which emphasize the characteristics that distinguish nonprofits. Essentially they are categorized as: voluntary sector to acknowledge the importance of volunteers and voluntary action, independent sector to distinguish nonprofits from business and government, and social sector to underscore how the activities of nonprofits enhance the social fabric of our country. (Anheier & Seibel, 1990) Nonprofit organizations, unlike businesses do not exist to make money for owners or investors; instead these groups are dedicated to a specific mission. There are currently more than 1.6 million organizations. (McSween, n.d.) About one million of them are public charities that employ over seven percent of the country 's work force, close to 10 million paid workers. (“What is the Nonprofit”, n.d.)
Careers in nonprofit management
Nonprofit institutions play an important role in community life and are an integral part of the economic, political, and social structure of our nation. The nonprofit’s primary goal s is to advance, advocate, or pursue a cause central to the organization’s existence and mission. Workdays in nonprofit organizations are often long, with financial rewards not always matching effort or responsibility. (King, 2000) Furthermore, many nonprofits face a continual crisis of resources. The size, diversity, and activity of nonprofit organizations have grown
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