Idealist Guide to Nonprofit Careers for Sector Switchers

Guide for Sector Switchers » Chapter One

Chapter One
What exactly is a nonprofit? (The answer will surprise you)

In Chapter One you will:

• Learn why nonprofit organizations exist.
• Explore the variety of services, causes and 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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