Know Your Sector

Nonprofits in the U.S. generate $1.1 trillion every year, which is more than the entire economies of Saudi Arabia and Sweden combined. "Know Your Sector" is intended as a resource for nonprofit employees, volunteers, and donors to better know the impact of your sector.

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[lnjwilcox18]

I can' t be the only one struck by the amazing irony of listing "Planned Parenthood" right before "saving lives", can I?

[PhilanthropyGuy]

@lnjwilcox18 - I like your comment. I specifically chose to juxtapose organizations like Planned Parenthood and the NRA to demonstrate the diversity of the nonprofit sector.  It ranges from conservative churches to liberal organizations like Planned Parenthood - indeed nonprofits are often at odds with their missions.

[encore1913]

Where did you get all these statistics?

[PhilanthropyGuy]

@encore1913 - I conducted extensive research - investigating a variety of public resources - to produce the "Know Your Sector" video. A complete bibliography can be found as the original/first blog entry at the website mentioned at the end of the video (i.e. the philanthropy reports website). I'd put the direct link here, but youtube doesn't allow links in responses. Thanks for your interest.

[lolofamous]

Very cool!  Thanks so much. Is the music original or can you tell us who is the artist?

[PhilanthropyGuy]

@lolofamous - The song is titled "Storm" and it's by Mattias Gustafsson

[hyperjetlag]

Great video. I'd respectfully suggest that it needs to emphasise the flow through of non-prodits more rather than the worth of the big guns - which makes it appear that the sector has vast resources - that it multiplies the donations given to it, whether through the taxes we do pay, or the employment, services etc provided. Not to whine or cry poor, but demonstrate value.

[PhilanthropyGuy]

@cyntioshin - I created the video as a free resource for donors, volunteers, board members, and nonprofit leaders. I'm hoping to educate folks about a number of misconceptions generally held about the nonprofit sector.

[leifutne]

Ben, I love this. Great overview of the sector. I'm impressed with how much info you packed into under 4 minutes. Bravo!

[cyntioshin]

This video is outstanding. Was it produced for any target in particular?  Classrooms? Where else do you hope to use this?