exam two Flashcards
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six important features of nonprofits
- organized. 2. private decisions 3. nonprofit distributing. 4. self-governing 5. voluntary 6. beneficial to the public
organized meaning
mangers, leaders, structure in place
private decisions meaning
not made by the government but government funding affects decision making
non-profit distributing
has to stay within he organization. A not-for- profit is not a bad thing because business is running efficiently
self-governing
board of directors that are voted in and will make most of the decisions, sometimes the membership has to vote on some things (based on bylaws)
voluntary
not everyone working for organization is a volunteer work but membership in the organization is voluntary
beneficial to the public
advantage with tax breaks.
Two primary goals of non-profits
- public benefit
2. mutual benefit
public benefit
some nonprofits are organized specifically for social outcomes that appeal to a wide spectrum of population groups. educational organizations, hospitals, museums and community recreation centres are examples of public benefit nonprofits
mutual benefits
these nonprofits exist primarily to provide services exclusively to a limited number of members with common interests. examples include business and professional associations, social club, and some golf clubs
four categories of non-profits in Canada
- social welfare
- civic improvement
- pleasure or recreation
- any other purpose except profit
social welfare
assists disadvantaged groups for the common good and for the general welfare of the community. Haitis house
civic improvement
is organized to enhance the value or quality of community or civic life. business associations
pleasure or recreation
is organization to provide a state of gratification or mean of refreshment or diversion. sport groups
any other purpose expect profit
is a generic grouping of associations that are organized for other non-commercial reasons. anything that doesn’t fall under the first three groups
how do non-profits derive revenue
- membership fees
- program fees
- private philanthropy, individuals making donations
- government grants
- interest income
- earned income
- sales income
- social enterprise
Differences and similarities among organizations
- the beneficiaries of their services, such as youth, seniors, or animals
- their function, such as service delivery or political advocacy
- their primary source of revenues, distinguishing between nonprofits that rely primarily on sales of goods or services and those that rely largely on donations
- whether the organization is facility or non facility based
- the extent to which volunteers deliver services
challenges and opportunities for the future
Demographic shifts, tech advantages, networks enabling work to be organized in new ways, rising interest in civic engagement and volunteerism, and blurring of sector boundaries. use of social media, online giving,. use of businesslike principles. call for greater civic engagement and volunteerism, economic downturn, trust and accountability
benefits of a rope course
team building, moral booster, see natural leaders
benefits of planning ahead
able to take into consideration: age group, range of abilities, range of confidence, reaction of challenges, encourage bonding, relieve stress, blood teamwork, who steps up as a leader, how do certain people react, risk and anxiety issues
7 principles to leave no trace
- plan ahead and prepare
- travel and camp on durable surfaces
- dispose of waste properly
- leave what you find
- minimize campfire impacts
- respect wildlife.
- be considerate of other visitors
outdoor rec
rec behaviour that depends to some degree on the natural environment or setting. it can vary considerably and still be considered outdoor rec
nature based tourism
depends to some degree on the natural environment. takes place in national parks, national forests, historical sites, beaches and other nature-based attractions
ecotourism
responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people
