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What Exactly Is a Nonprofit?
(The answer will surprise you)

Guide to Nonprofit Careers » What Exactly Is a Nonprofit? » What Exactly Is a Nonprofit?

Unit 1, Section 1     In this section you will:
  • Learn why nonprofit organizations exist.
  • Explore the variety of services, missions, and types of organizations.
  • Examine the difference between the nonprofit, for-profit (business), and public (government) sectors.
  • Consider statistics about the benefits of working in the nonprofit sector.

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