Why Donate To Charity?

Why Donate To Charity?

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people donate their time and/or money to non-profit organizations. Why do they do it?More importantly, why should you? Here are five reasons to donate to charity: 1. To help others. First and foremost, when you contribute to a...
Back to Basics: Understanding the Public Sector

Back to Basics: Understanding the Public Sector

pub·lic sec·tor:nounthe part of an economy that is controlled by the government. What is the Public Sector? Quite simply, the public sector is one section of the economy that is concerned with providing various government services. Though there are variations from one...
How Do You Define a Social Enterprise?

How Do You Define a Social Enterprise?

A social enterprise, much like the descriptors “NGO” or “non-profit” is a term you hear quite often.Of course you know what it means. You know it’s a company that helps communities.Sure, that definition is factually correct. Not a bad...
What Exactly is a “Registered Charity”?

What Exactly is a “Registered Charity”?

First off, what is a charity?It is an entity with no goal to amass high revenue, hence the name ‘non-profit organization’. Its purpose, recognized by law, is to be charitable and benefit others. It may only engage in charitable activities (though it...
Back to Basics: What is an NGO?

Back to Basics: What is an NGO?

NGO.You’ve been hearing this term for years, from casual conversations with friends to corporate meetings.Three simple letters, but what do they mean?An NGO, a non-governmental organization, is an entity that comes in many forms, sizes, and styles. They can...