Do Nonprofits Really Make a Difference?
The simple answer to this question is yes, they do. Nonprofits really do make a difference to individuals, our communities, and our world overall. However, we’d rather you decide for yourself. Many of our subscribers have experienced the good that nonprofits can do, first hand. Some may have even been a beneficiary of aid from a nonprofit organization. We may not always recognize the benefits nonprofits bring our daily lives. However, the work they do touches us all.
For instance, anyone who attends religious services, is most likely benefiting from a nonprofit since most religious organizations are nonprofits. Besides the intangible spiritual gifts they offer, a large amount of religious organizations offer various community services programs. Also, these programs can include providing meals, food, senior services and essential goods. Some houses of worship even provide emergency shelter.
What’s So Great About Nonprofits?
Did you know? Nonprofits address pressing issues and work toward positive change. What’s more, they are dedicated to serving the greater good. How, you ask? They channel their resources and effort toward social, environmental, and humanitarian causes. Driven by passion and purpose, nonprofits embody the best qualities of humankind. They have the unique capacity to inspire, mobilize resources, and effect meaningful change for the betterment of individuals and communities at large.
Let’s Break It Down
Listed below is a wonderful variety of nonprofits that you may come across in your daily life. You may recognize some of these entities as nonprofits, but a few may surprise you. Think about it, the animal shelter where you adopted your best pet-pal, it’s a nonprofit. Additionally, housing organizations that help pay for rent, museums you visit with your family, and even the school your child attends. Chances are, they’re all nonprofits. Nonprofits really do make a difference in the quality of our lives.
- Hospitals
- Medical Clinics
- Mental Health Clinics
- Schools
- Churches, Mosques, and Synagogues
- Food Pantries
- Civic Groups
- Chamber of Commerce
- Crisis Hotlines
- Homeless Shelters
- Substance Treatment Centers
- Re-Entry Programs
- Veterans Organizations
- Senior Centers
- Animal Refuges
- Pet Shelters
- Preservation Societies
- Museums
- Sports Programs
- Theaters
- Music Programs
- Art Centers
- Dance Organizations
- Emergency and Disaster Relief
- Environmental Groups
Many of these nonprofits also receive funding through generous corporate and individual donations. In addition, according to Donorbox, 60% of Americans donate to nonprofits. Nonprofits also receive funding through grants. In fact, many nonprofits use services such as GrantWatch to locate funding offered from local governments, the Federal Government, and private foundations. There are grants available in a wide range of categories including Community Services, Faith Based, Pets and Animal Wildlife, Operating Support and more.
Nonprofit Grants
- To begin, there are grants of up to $2,500 to nonprofit organizations assisting individuals living in poverty.
- In addition, there is funding to nonprofits for a broad range of animal protection programs, projects, and activities. Programs are related to wildlife conservation.
- Next, funding is also available to nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, faith-based entities, workforce agencies, and veterans service organizations for events and programs that benefit veterans.
- Additionally, there are grants to nonprofit organizations, agencies, and educational institutions. Funding provides programming for children and youth.
- Opportunities of up to $20,000 to nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs and projects.
- In addition, there are grants to nonprofit organizations for professional training and education projects that significantly focus on staff and personnel working with seniors.
- Also, there is funding for nonprofit organizations, agencies, IHEs, and tribal entities to develop and produce humanities-related media projects.
- Finally, there are grants to nonprofit organizations to positively impact local communities.
In conclusion, it’s our opinion that nonprofits make a HUGE difference. What do you think? Feel free to leave a friendly comment and let us know your thoughts!
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