2. “Through their donations and work for voluntary
organizations, the charitable rich exert enormous
influence in society. As philanthropists, they acquire
status within and outside of their class. Although
private wealth is the basis of the hegemony of this
group, philanthropy is essential to the maintenance
and perpetuation of the upper class in the United
States. In this sense, nonprofit activities are the nexus
of a modern power elite.”
Teresa Odendahl
Charity Begins at Home: Generosity and Self-Interest Among the Philanthropic Elite
3. “Increasingly, I'm inspired by
entrepreneurs who run nonprofit
organizations that fund themselves, or
for-profit organizations that achieve
social missions while turning a profit.”
Ethan Zuckerman
Is an American media scholar, blogger, and Internet activistHe is the director of the MIT Center for
Civic Media and the author of Rewire: Digital Cosmopolitans in the Age of Connection, which won the
Zócalo Book Prize.
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4. “I launched Chefs for Humanity, a national
nonprofit, with my voice, heart and money
from my own pocket. Money gives you the
ability to make a difference in the world and,
when used in a positive way, is a lot of fun.”
Cat Cora
is an American professional chef best known for her featured role as an "Iron Chef" on the Food
Network television show Iron Chef America and as co-host of Around the World in 80 Plates on
Bravo.
5. The national nonprofit I founded, 'KaBOOM!,'
is on a mission to save play for America's
children, and has long been championing the
cause in high-need communities.
Darrell Hammond
is an American actor, stand-up comedian and impressionist. He was a regular on Saturday Night Live
from 1995 until 2009, the longest tenure of any cast member in the show's history.
6. “That's why it has to be a nonprofit,
because a nonprofit is required to take
monies it receives and use them for the
purposes for which it's chartered by the
government. It can't be pocketed”.
Mitch Kapor
is the founder of Lotus Development Corporation and the designer of Lotus 1-2-3. He is also a co-
founder of the Electronic Frontier Foundation and was the first chair of the Mozilla Foundation.
9. United Way is a worldwide organization
dedicated to helping people achieve
their human potential through
education, income stability and health.
The United Way Worldwide, based in
Alexandria, Virginia is a nonprofit
organization that works with more than
1,200 local United Way offices
throughout the country in a coalition of
charitable organizations to pool efforts
in fundraising and support.
www.unitedway.org
United Way
10. Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is a Christian
denominational church and an
international charitable organization
structured in a quasi-military fashion. The
organization reports a worldwide
membership of over 1.5 million consisting
of soldiers, officers and adherents known
as Salvationists. Its founders Catherine
and William Booth sought to bring
salvation to the poor, destitute and
hungry by meeting both their "physical
and spiritual needs". It is present in 126
countries, running charity shops,
operating shelters for the homeless, and
providing disaster relief and humanitarian
aid to developing countries.
www.salvationarmyusa.org
11. 20 of the most successful non-profits today
Feed the Children
Feed The Children, founded in 1979 and
headquartered in Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma, is a non-profit relief
organization, guided by Christian
values, whose stated mission is
"providing hope and resources for
those without life's essentials". I
n FY 2011, Feed The Children distributed
more than 104 million pounds of
food and other essentials to children
and their families in all 50 states and
internationally. During its 33-year
history, Feed The Children has
worked around the globe.
www.feedthechildren.org
12. Gifts in Kind
Good360 is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization located in Alexandria, Virginia. The
organization's mission is to help companies donate excess merchandise to charities
instead of destroying it.
The organization, founded in 1983, was known as Gifts In Kind until 2011, when the
organization became known as Good360. Good360is the fifty-second largest charity in
America, according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy. The organization generated and
placed nearly $900 million in product donations in 2006. Good360 receives donations
from thousands of large and small companies, including Fortune 100 technology, retail and
consumer corporations. Good360 distributes these donations to more than 30,000
community charities across the United States and throughout the world.
Good360 is acknowledged as one of the most cost-efficient charities by Forbes magazine.
In 2006, it operated on 0.3 percent of the fair market value of its donations - meaning 99.7
percent of all donations went directly to the organization's charitable recipients.
Charity Navigator gave Good360 a four-star rating for six consecutive years.
In April 2012, Carly Fiorina became chairman of the organization. Fiorina replaced Gail
Aldrich, who spent nine years with Good360.
13. 20 of the most successful non-profits today
AmeriCares
AmeriCares is a non-profit disaster relief
and global health organization
providing immediate response to
emergency medical needs and
supporting long-term health care
initiatives for people in the United
States and around the world.
Since its founding in 1982, AmeriCares has
delivered more than $12 billion in
medicines, medical supplies and
humanitarian aid to 164 countries in
response to natural disasters, civil
conflicts and ongoing health crises in
impoverished areas.
www.americares.org
YMCA
The Young Men's Christian
Association is a worldwide
organization with more than 57
million beneficiaries from 125
national associations.
Founder: George Williams
Founded: June 6, 1844,
London, United Kingdom
www.ymca.net
www.ymcadetroit.org
14. 20 of the most successful non-profits today
New York Presbyterian
New York–Presbyterian Hospital, is a
university hospital in New York City
affiliated with two Ivy League medical
schools: Columbia University's College
of Physicians and Surgeons and Weill
Cornell Medical College. It is composed
of two distinct medical centers,
Columbia University Medical Center
and Weill Cornell Medical Center. As of
July 2014, the hospital is ranked 6th in
the United States and 1st in the New
York City metropolitan area by
U.S. News & World Report.
www.newyorkpresbyterianhospital.com
Henry Ford Health System
Founded in 1915 by auto pioneer Henry Ford and
now one of the nation's leading health care
providers, Henry Ford Health System
is a not-for-profit corporation managed by Chief
Executive Officer Nancy M. Schlichting and
governed by a 21-member Board of Trustees,
with volunteer-led advisory and affiliate
boards providing additional leadershi
Henry Ford Health System, operates hospitals and
health systems all across Michigan
www.henryford.com
15. 20 of the most successful non-profits today.
Cedars Sinai
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is a non-profit,
tertiary 958-bed hospital and multi-specialty
academic health science center located in
Los Angeles, California. Part of the Cedars-
Sinai Health System, the hospital employs a
staff of over 2,000 physicians and 10,000
employees. A team of 2,000 volunteers and
more than 40 community groups support a
patient-base of over 16,000 people.[
Over 350 residents and fellows participate in
more than 60 graduate medical education
programs.
www.cedars-sinai.edu
Memorial Sloan Kettering
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is
a cancer treatment and research
institution founded in 1884 as the New
York Cancer Hospital. The main campus
is located at 1275 York Avenue,
between 67th and 68th Streets, in
Manhattan New York City.
CEO: Craig B. Thompson
Founder: Alfred P. Sloan
www.mskcc.org
16. 20 of the most successful non-profits today.
The Red Cross
The American Red Cross, also known
as the American National Red
Cross, is a humanitarian
organization that provides
emergency assistance, disaster
relief and education inside the
United States
www.redcross.org
Catholic Charities USA
“Be it helping people meet their most
basic needs or advocating for social
change to reduce poverty, our
Catholic values, teachings, and
traditions provide the foundation for
the work our agencies do in
communities across the country.
Believing in the presence of God in
our midst, we proclaim the sanctity of
human life and the dignity of the
person by sharing in the mission of
Jesus given to the Church. To this
end, Catholic Charities works with
individuals, families and communities
to help them meet their need, address
their issues, eliminate oppression, and
build a just and compassionate
society.”
www.catholiccharitiesusa.org
17. 20 of the most successful non-profits today.
Feeding America
Feeding America is a United States based non-
profit organization that is a nationwide
network of food banks that feeds more
than 46 million people through food
pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and
other community-based agencies in
communities across America and leads the
nation in the fight against hunger.
The president and CEO is Bob Aiken.
Feeding America was known as America's
Second Harvest until August 31, 2008.
www.feedingamerica.org
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit medical practice
and medical research group based in
Rochester, Minnesota. It is the first and
largest integrated nonprofit medical
group practice in the world, employing
more than 3,800 physicians and
scientists and 50,900 allied health staff.[
The practice specializes in treating difficult
cases through tertiary care. It spends
over $500 million a year on research.
www.mayoclinic.org
18. 20 of the most successful non-profits today.
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity International, generally
referred to as Habitat for Humanity or
simply Habitat, is an international, non-
governmental, and non-profit
organization, which was founded in 1976.
Dedicated to eliminating substandard housing.
Through the support of individuals,
churches, corporations and other
organizations, volunteers work side-by-
side
www.habitat.org
Goodwill Industries
Goodwill Industries International Inc. is an
American nonprofit 501 organization
that provides job training, employment
placement services, and other
community-based programs for people
who have disabilities.
Goodwill Industries help people with
barriers to employment learn the skills
to find competitive employment.
Programs are funded through grants,
and contract services and
Founded in 1902.
www.goodwill.org
19. 20 of the most successful non-profits today.
The ARC of the United States
A Leader in Disability Rights
We are the largest national
community-based organization
advocating for and serving people
with intellectual and developmental
disabilities and their families. We
encompass all ages and all
spectrums from autism, Down
syndrome, Fragile X and various
other developmental disabilities.
.
www.thearc.org
20. 20 of the most successful non-profits to today.
Boys and Girls Clubs of America
Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) is a national
organization of local chapters which provide
after-school programs for young people. The
organization, which holds a congressional
charter under Title 36 of the United States Code,
has its headquarters in Atlanta, with regional
offices in Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta, New York City
and Los Angeles. BGCA is tax-exempt and
partially funded by the federal government.
Motto
"To enable all young people, especially those who
need us most, to reach their full potential as
productive, caring, responsible citizens."
www.bgca.org
The American Cancer Society
Dedicated to helping persons who face
cancer. Supports research, patient
services, early detection, treatment and
education.
The American Cancer Society is one of the
most widely recognized non-profit
organizations in the US. They lead the
charge in cancer research and
education programs
www.cancer.org
21. 20 of the most successful non-profits to follow
Boston’s Children’s Hospital
Boston Children's Hospital is a 395-
licensed-bed children's hospital in
the Longwood Medical and
Academic Area of Boston,
Massachusetts. Located at 300
Longwood Avenue, Children's is
adjacent both to its teaching
affiliate, Harvard Medical School,
and to Dana-Farber Cancer
Institute.
Children's was founded in 1869 by
Dr. Francis Henry Brown.
#1 Ranked in 8 out of 10
Clinical Specialties by the
U.S. News & World Report,
and as the nation’s number
one pediatric hospital for
2014-15
www.childrenshospital.org
23. One of the most fulfilling things you can do in life is work for a nonprofit.
Nonprofit organizations work toward different causes, usually helping people
and providing vital services.
Even though they are nonprofit organizations, though, the reality is that money
is needed to make a difference. Nonprofits need the funds to buy supplies, pay
people for their time (not everyone can afford to work for free), as well as make
other purchases including services and utilities. Also, because nonprofits have
funds coming in, it is important for those in charge of them to understand how to
properly allocate funds and use the money wisely — or even invest some of it
properly so that it provides income later.
24. Nonprofit Management is an important part of any organization. Someone
with good nonprofit management know-how can help fundraise, as well as
market the nonprofit’s image to attract more donors.
With that money, care has to be taken to ensure that the money is going to
worthy goals. While some will go to administration and overhead, the bulk of
it needs to go toward helping the nonprofit organization reach its goals. If you
are interested in learning more about Nonprofit Management, here are some
blogs that can further help you better “husband” your organization:
26. Learn the basics, get marketing information on how to get
your nonprofit out there, make connections and raise
awareness of your cause!
27. Marketing your Nonprofit
Beth’s Blog
• This is all about social media
marketing as it pertains to your
networked nonprofit.
http://www.bethkanter.org
Katya’s Non-Profit Marketing Blog
• Learn more about better
marketing when it comes to your
non-profit.
http://www.nonprofitmarketingblog.
com
28. Marketing your Nonprofit
Getting Attention
• Market your nonprofit with
helpful hints from this blog — get
the attention your cause
deserves!
http://gettingattention.org
RAD Blog
• This consulting group offers
examples of nonprofit marketing,
and offers good pointers.
http://www.radcampaign.com/blog
29. Marketing your Nonprofit
Kivi’s Nonprofit Communications
Blog
• This blog is all about nonprofit
marketing and communications. -
See more at:
http://www.nonprofitmarketingguid
e.com/blog
Duck Call Blog
• Marketing, branding and
communications for nonprofits.
http://www.bigducknyc.com/blog
32. Nonprofit organizations need to raise funds for a
number of costs. If you are interested in fundraising
— as well as what to do after you have the money
needed — these blogs can help.
33. Fundraising
Future Fundraising Now
• Helpful information on
fundraising for nonprofits. Learn
how to do it right.
http://www.futurefundraisingnow.co
m/future-fundraising
Pamela’s Grantwriting Blog
• One of the main fundraising skills
you need is the ability to write
grants. This blog can help you
out.
http://www.pamelasgrantwritingblo
g.com
34. Fundraising
The Fundraising Coach
• Learn more about fundraising,
and get tips from a seasoned pro.
http://www.thefundraisingauthority.
com
Seeking Grant Money Today
• Helpful hints for fundraising with
grant money.
http://thegrantplant.blogspot.com
35. Fundraising
The Fundraising Coach
• Learn more about fundraising,
and get tips from a seasoned pro.
http://www.thefundraisingauthority.
com
Seeking Grant Money Today
• Helpful hints for fundraising with
grant money.
http://thegrantplant.blogspot.com
36. Fundraising
Grant Writing Confidential
• Another great resource for those
who need help with grant writing.
http://blog.seliger.com
Wild Woman Fundraising
• Ready to jump start your
fundraising? This “wild woman”
can help.
http://wildwomanfundraising.com
38. Volunteers
Engaging Volunteers
• A great resource for helping you
find volunteers, and learn how to
be a great nonprofit to work with.
http://blogs.volunteermatch.org/eng
agingvolunteers
Helping Hand
• This blog is all about becoming a
volunteer, and using your know-
how to help others. Great ideas
for use in nonprofit management.
http://helpinghelp.org
39. Volunteers
DJ Cronin
• Musings on volunteer
management that your nonprofit
can put to use.
http://djcronin.blogspot.com
• Learn to manage your human
capital with help from this blog.
https://management4volunteers.wor
dpress.com
Management4Volunteers Blog
41. Management
Charitable Advisors
• Learn more about running a
nonprofit, and get some great
ideas.
http://charitableadvisors.blogspot.co
m
What do You Stand For?
• Issues affecting nonprofit
management.
http://www.conecomm.com/prove-
your-purposerg
42. Management
Nonprofit Charitable Orgs
• Learn more about running
nonprofits, and a host of
management issues.
http://nonprofit.about.com
What do You Stand For?
• Issues affecting nonprofit
management.
http://www.conecomm.com/prove-
your-purposerg
44. Social media is a huge part of the marketing landscape these
days, and that is true for nonprofit organizations as well.
Social entrepreneurship blogs can help you learn how to
launch your nonprofit on the web, as well as keep it in the
public eye.
