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growth and formation of the non-profit sector

-Dr. Satyendra Singh

Why do not-for-profit organizations exist?

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Bottom line• do good

– for whom, why by n/f organizations

• objectives– what are they? how to achieve it?

• resources– where to get from? challenges

• outcome/benefits– perception, who cares!

Variety of not-for-profit organizations• art• education• charity• environment• animals• religion• social benefits• etc…

Benefits available to n/f organizations

• exempted from tax– property tax, unemployment insurance, tax-exempt bonds

• lower bulk-postage rates• tax deductions to givers• access to donated space and activities• etc…