Nonprofit

Definitions

Ellipsis of nonprofit organization (“an organization that exists for reasons other than to make a profit, such as a charitable, educational or service organization”).

abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis

Equivalents

Examples

“Historically, companies have⟳ viewed nonprofits primarily as recipients of their philanthropy – usually in the form⟳ of cash and product donations, as well as employee volunteers, in exchange⟳ for a boost⟳ to their reputations or stronger relationships with local stakeholders.”

“The people who made millions or billions from these companies are now changing yet another sector of the American economy: philanthropy. They’re forcing nonprofits to become⟳ incubators and disruptors, rather than just service providers, and to think⟳ about how they sell⟳ themselves, how they measure⟳ what they do, and what programs will attract⟳ money.”

“They make⟳ up one of three community outreach teams employed by OnPoint, a New York City nonprofit that provides services for people who use⟳ drugs.”

“The shelter⟳, an independent nonprofit, was originally a pilot project of Trinity Lutheran Church of Manhattan, and still occupies its basement on the Upper West Side.”

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