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Pages From 4 Nonprofit-Organizations-And-Civil-Society-In-The-United-States

The document compares different labels used to describe the nonprofit sector by outlining their strengths and weaknesses. It discusses labels such as nonprofit sector, third sector, independent sector, voluntary sector, charitable sector, philanthropic sector, social sector, and non-governmental sector. While each captures certain aspects of the nonprofit world, they each also have limitations and do not fully encompass the diversity of organizations that fall under the broad nonprofit umbrella.

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Pages From 4 Nonprofit-Organizations-And-Civil-Society-In-The-United-States

The document compares different labels used to describe the nonprofit sector by outlining their strengths and weaknesses. It discusses labels such as nonprofit sector, third sector, independent sector, voluntary sector, charitable sector, philanthropic sector, social sector, and non-governmental sector. While each captures certain aspects of the nonprofit world, they each also have limitations and do not fully encompass the diversity of organizations that fall under the broad nonprofit umbrella.

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Label Description Strengths Weakness

Nonprofit Sector Nonprofit organizations are those that are not Addresses the broader issue of organizational Many nonprofit organizations make profits but
constructed for the primary purpose of making profit and accurately notes that many are restricted in what they can do with those
and distributing profits to shareholders. organizations are not primarily driven by profits. Some argue that government
profits. organizations are not driven by profit.
Third Sector Nonprofit organizations collectively comprise a A catchall phrase for all organizations that are Does not tell us what distinguishes this
sector different from the for-profit or not clearly private for-profit firms or government sector from the other two sectors (private and
governmental sectors. organizations. public).
Independent Nonprofit organizations are autonomous actors Suggests that nonprofit organizations work Implies the other two sectors are “dependent.”
Sector that stand apart from government and for-profit independently from government and for-profit, Does not accurately represent financial
organizations. private entities. dependence of nonprofit organizations in
other sectors.
Voluntary Nonprofit organizations comprised of self- Highlights a primary feature that can Limits sector only to organizations that are
Sector selecting individuals that come together distinguish nonprofit organizations from run by volunteers. Not all nonprofits are run
voluntarily to work towards an organization’s government and private for-profit by volunteers; many have full-time staff
mission. organizations members.
Charitable Nonprofit organizations that provide charitable Captures the essence of the sector as typically Limits sector to only charitable organizations.
Sector services directly to intended beneficiaries. promoted by ordinary knowledge or by daily Many nonprofit organizations do not operate as
experiences, media influence, etc. charities (see all IRS 501(c) designations).
Philanthropic A sector where work is defined by altruistic Highlights unique emotions driving the work of Limits sector to only philanthropic
Sector concern for human kind, often expressed many nonprofit organizations. This term organizations. For-profit organizations can
through giving of time or financial resources. captures the nature of the sector most often engage in philanthropy. Not all nonprofits are
promoted publicly. driven by altruism and like emotions.
Social Sector A sector where a concern for society takes Focuses positively on the sector’s primary social Expansive term that can include not only formal
center stage and work is geared towards purpose, rather than on what it is not (i.e. social organizations but also informal
improving social conditions. nonprofit, non-governmental). collectives working for social purposes.
Non- Organizations that are nonprofit and serve a This term aims to separate private, nonprofit Private organizations, whether for-profit or
Governmental public mission, but are not governmental organizations from government organizations nonprofit, might be considered non-
Sector also serving a public mission governmental. Some nonprofit organizations
might rely on governmental funding.

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