Many people are surprised to learn of the significant role that nonprofit organizations play in our world. Nonprofits have strong brands and get important work done! The following video was designed as a free resource for nonprofit employees and donors to help them understand the scope of their sector, including how large and diverse it is, as well as how much it contributes to our economy and society.
Here are a few interesting facts found in the video:
- 1 in 10 Americans work for a nonprofit
- The number of nonprofits in the U.S. has roughly doubled in the last 15 years to 2 million
- Each year in the U.S., $300 billion is donated to charities, with 83% of all donations made by individuals
START THE CONVERSATION! Would you use this video as a resource for educating board members and volunteers about the nonprofit sector as a whole? What are you comments on the facts given throughout the video?
